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16 | Westinghouse Portable Power
ADDING GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK
WARNING
Never refuel the inverter while the
engine is running.
Always turn the engine o and allow
the inverter to cool before refueling.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged skin contact with
gasoline. Avoid prolonged breathing of
gasoline vapors.
Required Gasoline – Only use gasoline that meets the
following requirements:
• Unleaded gasoline only
• Gasoline with maximum 10% ethanol added
• Gasoline with an 87 octane rating or higher
Filling the Fuel Tank – Follow the steps below to ll the
fuel tank:
1. Shut o the inverter.
2. Allow the inverter to cool down so all surface areas
of the muer and engine are cool to the touch.
3. Move the inverter to a at surface.
4. Clean area around the fuel cap.
5. Remove the fuel cap by rotating counterclockwise.
NOTICE
Do not overll the fuel tank. Spilled fuel will damage
some plastic parts.
6. Slowly add gasoline into the fuel tank. Be very care-
ful not to overll the tank. The gasoline level should
NOT be higher than the red ring (see Figure 5).
7. Install the fuel cap by rotating clockwise.
Figure 5: Maximum gasoline ll level
OPERATION
CONNECTING THE LPG/PROPANE TANK
BEFORE CONNECTING PROPANE TANK
TO THE GENERATOR PLEASE REVIEW
FUEL SAFETY SECTION ON PAGE 6
Connecting LPG Tank
1. Make sure the inverter is o, on a at surface in well
ventilated area.
2. Make sure propane tank valve is in the o position.
3. Make sure the fuel selector switch on the inverter
control panel is pointing downward to “Propane”.
4. Remove the plastic cover on the generator propane
inlet valve.
5. Using your ngers tighten the LPG hose (included)
end below to the generator propane inlet. DO NOT
OVER-TIGHTEN 35-88 Ib-in maximum.
6. Attach the other end of the hose to a tank of LPG/
Propane and hand tighten.
7. Check all connections for leaks by wetting the
ttings with soapy water. Anywhere that bubbles
appear or grow indicates a leak in the connection.
If a leak exists at a tting then turn o the tank
valve and tighten the tting. Turn the gas back on
and recheck with soapy water again. If the leak
continues or if the leak is not at a tting then do not
use the generator and contact customer service.
NOTICE
• The LPG tank can be of any capacity but the tank must conform
to the standard as previously listed in Fuel Safety section.
• LPG tanks that use liquid withdrawal system can not be used on
these models.
• Verify the requalication date on the tank has not expired.
• All new tanks must be purged of air and moisture prior to lling.
Used tanks that have not been plugged or kept closed must also
be purged
• The purging process should be done by a LPG supplier. (Tanks
from an exchange supplier should have been purged and lled
properly already)
• Always position the tank so the connection between the valve
and the gas inlet won’t cause sharp bends or kinks in the hose.
WARNING
Do not start generator if you smell propane.
This may result in explosion hazard. Do not use
provided LPG hose for any other appliances.
Always turn o the propane tank and
disconnect LPG hose when not in use.
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