We do not have a showroom, nor do we carry inventory at the factory. We build strictly to order. All units are crated and shipped out once complete. Therefore, we would not have one here for you to see. We recommend that you visit your nearest dealer. Please see our online dealer locator.

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Sales and service are done exclusively through our dealers and distributors. Please locate your nearest dealer by using the DEALER LOCATOR on our website.

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The outlets are live while welding, but the voltage is too low and unsteady to be useful.

The Kubota engine used in the DK7300E features a glow plug. The smaller Kohler engine used in the DK5000E does not.

Wallenstein does not currently manufacture a generator with an inverter or AVR. We do not recommend using our portable generators to run sensitive electronics.

The engines are covered by the engine manufacturer. The owner is responsible for registering the engine with the appropriate engine manufacturer or distributor, as outlined in the Engine Owner’s Manual which accompanied your Wallenstein product. All warranty work must be done by one of the engine manufacturer’s approved servicing dealers.

We do not offer automatic or remote-start kits for our generators.

If you intend to use the generator as home backup, around the home, or recreational use, choose one of the Backup Power Series. If you intend to use it on a jobsite as a contractor, choose one of our Jobsite Rated series. The other considerations are size and particular features required.

The auto-idle controller monitors the power wires to the outlets for current passing through them. When it senses current in the wires it means that a load is being powered, and it allows the engine to run at full throttle. If it does not sense current passing through the wires, it means there is no draw on the generator and it energizes a solenoid to close the engine throttle. This is particularly helpful in situations where the generator is powering electric tools.

Most Wallenstein models are delivered partially assembled in a crate. Some assembly is required. Always check fluids on models which contain fluids before use.

Modern engines are designed to run most efficiently at full governed RPM. Therefore, our engine-powered equipment is designed to run most efficiently at the same RPM. Running engine-powered equipment at less than full throttle is counterproductive. Engines usually require a moment to warm up enough to accept full throttle and load.

On normal engine-powered generators, voltage fluctuates with engine RPM. This is harmful to computers. We do not recommend using our portable generators to run sensitive electronics.

Diesel engines do not have an ignition or carburetion system. Because of this, they run cooler with less maintenance. Diesel engines will run longer on the same amount of fuel, so they are less expensive to operate. Diesel fuel is also less flammable, so it is considered safer to use. Diesel engines are built heavier to withstand the stress caused by the high compression ratios required to ignite the fuel as well as the stresses caused by their heavy-duty use, so they are tougher and last longer. They operate most efficiently at 50% load for long periods of time. For these reasons, a diesel generator has the advantage on construction sites and mines where they are required to operate lights, heaters, pumps and so on day and night.

Diesel engines are much more costly to purchase. They are much heavier to lift and move around. Also, they are not environmentally friendly with noise, odour and exhaust emissions. Diesel engines require pressure and heat to ignite the fuel, so they require at least 50% load at all times to run efficiently, otherwise the engine will suffer reliability issues. For these reasons, diesel engines are not recommended for use as home backup.

The manufacturers of the diesel engines we use all recommend low or ultra-low sulfur fuel. A maximum of 20% biodiesel (B20) is also recommended. The quality of the fuel is important.

Always keep the fuel tank clean. Always refill the fuel tank from a clean container using fresh fuel from a reputable, high volume retailer. Please see your engine owner’s manual for specifications.

Welder-generators include:

• A 25 ft (7.6 m) work lead with clamp and Dinse-style connector.
• A 25 ft (7.6 m) electrode lead with twist-grip style electrode holder and Dinse style connector
• A welding helmet.

You will require a transfer switch that switches the neutral. Wallenstein generators have the neutral wires bonded to ground to meet CSA certification. Not all transfer switches work with bonded neutrals or GFCI breakers. Please consult a licensed electrician and the manufacturer of the transfer switch. Wallenstein does not provide transfer switches.

Normally the two windings in the alternator are wired in series, so that the total wattage is distributed through the 120 V and 240 V sides of the panel. The full power switch reconfigures the wiring so that they are wired in parallel. This allows the total wattage to be available at each of the 120 V outlets. This is helpful with motors that have a high starting requirement. The 240 V outlets are not useable when the full power switch is in the “120 V MAX” position.

The Load Monitor monitors and displays the total running time of the generator, the wattage being drawn from the alternator, and the frequency of the power supplied. The wattage being drawn from the alternator is equivalent to the load being put on the engine. Because diesel engines require at least 50% load at all times to avoid reliability problems, this is a valuable tool to ensure that the generator is being used to its maximum efficiency and reliability.

The manufacturers of the engines we use all recommend a high quality, detergent mineral oil. Specifics such as viscosity, vary with oil manufacturer and climate. Please see your engine owner’s manual for specificifications and the use of synthetic oils.

The manufacturers of the gasoline engines we use all recommend regular unleaded gasoline, with a minimum octane rating of 87. A maximum of 10% ethanol (E10) is also allowed.

The quality of the fuel is what is important. Always keep the fuel tank clean. Always refill the fuel tank from a clean container using fresh fuel from a reputable, high volume retailer. Please see your engine owner’s manual for specifications.

QPS safety regulations for portable generators require the neutral wires and ground wires be tied together (bonded) to the frame.

The Jobsite Rated series features Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection, either on the individual outlets or at the main panel breaker. This is to meet federal safety regulations for jobsite use. The Backup Power series does not have this feature. Note that some transfer switches, and some sump pumps do not work with GFCI.

Wallenstein welder-generators have a duty cycle of 50% at full current. This means that the operator can weld for 5 minutes straight, but then must allow the welder to cool down for 5 minutes in order to prevent overheating.

Please see our warranty statement on our website, www.wallensteinequipment.com, for the terms and conditions.

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The welder-generators produce DC welding output suitable for SMAW (Stick) welding.

To calculate your needs, consider everything that the generator could be running at the same time. Loads such as electric motors require several times more power to start than they do to run, so use the starting wattage. Calculate the total number of watts that the generator can be expected to provide. Purchase a generator that has a surge capacity that is above this. A generator that is too small will not do the required job and will have safety and reliability issues. A generator that is too large may have reliability issues, since engines are designed to run with a load on them.

Wallenstein alternators are brushless with full copper windings. They feature varistors to help with overheat protection, and capacitors to ensure proper voltage.

The Wallenstein alternator uses brushes and full copper windings. There are two separate windings—one for the electrical outlets and one for welding. The welding current is passed through rectifiers to convert the output to DC. The welder is protected by a thermal breaker, which resets itself after the unit has cooled down.

The engine versions we use do not have a reduction gearbox. However, most of the engine models we use are available with one. Honda mentions them in the owner’s manuals because the manuals cover all versions of each engine.

The two oil fill holes are in the GX series single-cylinder engines. These engines can be mounted many different ways. Honda has provided two filler holes and two drain plugs to ensure that one of each is accessible.

For the filler holes, the grey cap has the dipstick. The black cap is a plug. The GC engines only have one plug.

Every Wallenstein model is designed to meet all applicable safety standards. Because of our careful design process, we cannot custom build equipment.