Westinghouse WHXC8500E-AS Configuration guide

WHXC8500E-AS
Electrical Connection to the
Generator Output Terminals
Portable Generator
Instruction Manual Supplement
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DANGER
This Instruction Manual Supplement
contains important instructions
for operating the Westinghouse
WHXC8500E-AS generator.
For your safety and that of others, be
sure to read both the main Instruction
Manual and this Supplement thoroughly
before operating the generator. Failure
to properly follow all instructions and
precautions can cause you and others
to be seriously hurt or killed.
Both the main Instruction Manual and
this Supplement should be considered
a permanent part of the generator and
should remain with it if resold.
WARNING
The output of this generating set is
potentially lethal. The set shall not
be connected to a fixed electrical
installation by fixed wiring except by an
appropriately licensed person.
The connection of this generating
set to portable tools and appliances
or a fixed electrical installation shall
comply with the requirements of AS/
NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations
“Wiring Rules” and AS/NZS 3010:2017
Electrical Installations – Generating
Sets.
The electrical work described in this
Supplement shall only be performed by
a licensed electrician. It is dangerous
and unlawful to do this work without an
appropriate electrical work licence.
NOTICE
DO NOT overload the generator’s 240-Volt AC or
12-Volt DC circuits beyond their rated capacities.
This can result in damage to the generator or to the
connected devices.
SAFETY

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INTRODUCTION
The Westinghouse WHXC8500E-AS generator as
originally supplied is congured for connection to
portable tools and appliances or a xed electrical
installation by means of detachable plug and socket
outlet connection(s) to either or both of its 240-Volt
AC, 15-Amp outlets (see Figure S1).
Figure S1 – Connection to the
240-Volt AC, 15-Amp Outlets
The maximum electric current that can be delivered
continuously from either of the generator’s 240-
Volt AC outlets is 15 Amperes (15 A) and thus the
maximum continuous electric power output from
either outlet is 3,600 Watts (3,600 W).
WARNING
NEVER connect both of the
generator’s 240-Volt AC outlets in
parallel to the same electrical device,
extension cord or fixed electrical
installation.
NEVER connect more than one
generator to the same electrical
device, extension cord or fixed
electrical installation.
In some applications, such as connection to an off-
grid solar power system for battery charging and
backup or connection to a xed electrical installation
as an alternative source of supply, more than 3,600 W
of generator output may be required to power a single
electrical load. This will necessitate direct connection
to the generator’s output terminals in accordance with
the procedure described hereinafter.
The maximum electric current that can be delivered
continuously from this direct connection is 28.1 A,
which corresponds to the generator’s maximum
continuous running power output of 6,750 W.
WORK PROCEDURE
Tools and materials required (not included):
• Phillips Tip Screwdriver #2
• Standard Tip Screwdriver 4 mm Blade
• Standard Tip Screwdriver 5 mm Blade
• Silicone Rubber RTV Adhesive / Sealant
(e.g. Silastic™ 732)
• 6 mm2(minimum) 2 Core + Earth Copper, Insulated
and Sheathed Circular Cable
• Cable Jointing Tools and Materials
• M25 Cable Gland
• Tools for Cable Gland tightening (if required)
1. Check the cable gland plate kit supplied with the
generator and verify its components against those
shown in Figure S2.
Figure S2 – Cable Gland Plate Kit Components
2. Turn the generator’s engine control switch to the
STOP position. Unplug any electrical cords or
appliances from its 240-Volt AC and 12-Volt DC
sockets. Remove the spark plug boot from the
spark plug. Disconnect the battery cables from
the battery starting with the negative (-) cable rst
and move the wires away from the terminals to
avoid arcing.
A – Cable Gland Plate
B – Screw M4 x 10 mm (Qty 4)
C – Washer M4 (Qty 4)

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3. Remove the snap-on cover from the right-hand-
side 240-Volt AC socket only using a small at
blade screwdriver (see Figure S3).
Figure S3 – Removing the 240-Volt
AC Socket Cover
4. Unscrew the socket from the control panel using
a #2 Phillips screwdriver (see Figure S4). It is
recommended to retain the screws for future re-
installation of the socket.
Figure S4 – Removing the 240-Volt AC Socket
5. Withdraw the socket from the control panel to
give access to the wiring terminal screws on the
back of the socket (see Figure S5).
Figure S5 – Withdrawing the 240-Volt AC Socket
6. Disconnect the active, neutral and earth wires
from the socket by unscrewing the wire terminals
with a at blade screwdriver (see Figure S6). It is
recommended to retain both the socket and its
mounting gasket for future re-installation.
Figure S6 – Disconnecting the 240-Volt AC Socket
7. Pre-assemble one end of the new direct-
connection cable by feeding it through the cable
gland and then insert the cable gland into the
gland plate and loosely screw on its locking nut
(see Figure S7).

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Figure S7 – Pre-assembling the Cable, Gland,
Gland Plate and Mounting Gasket
8. Connect the generator’s active, neutral and earth
wires to the corresponding cable conductors
using your preferred method, e.g. crimp ttings,
screw connectors, soldering, etc. See Figure S8.
Figure S8 – Connecting the Cable
9. Adjust the position of the cable within the gland
so that only a minimum length of cable will
protrude into the control panel and then tighten
the gland by hand or with a tool as appropriate.
Apply a small continuous bead of silicone sealant
around the circumference of the gland plate on
the face that will abut the control panel. Align
the gland plate’s mounting holes with the socket
mounting holes in the control panel and then afx
the plate using the screws and washers supplied
in the cable gland plate kit (see Figure S9). Wipe
off any excess sealant from around the gland
plate.
Figure S9 – Affixing the Gland Plate
to the Control Panel
10. The other end of the cable MUST be safely
terminated BEFORE the generator can be
returned to operation as described below in
Step 11. According to the application, for
example, the other end of the cable may be
terminated in a 32 A socket, changeover /
isolating switch, circuit breaker or switchboard.
11. Reconnect the generator’s battery cables to the
battery starting with the positive (+) cable rst.
Re-attach the spark plug boot to the spark plug.
Plug in any electrical cord or appliance to the
left-hand-side 240-Volt AC socket and also to the
12-Volt DC socket, as required (see Figure S10).
Figure S10 – 240 Volt AC Detachable Plug & Socket
Connection (Left) and Direct Connection (Right)
The generator is now ready for operation as described
in the main Instruction Manual.

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