Install Manual

Control Panel Start-Up/Testing
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 29
Section 7: Control Panel Start-Up/Testing
Control Panel Interface
• Press the OFF button on the control panel, remove
fuses, and disconnect battery cables to prevent
accidental startup before performing any
maintenance on the generator.
• Disconnect the cable from the battery post
indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG, or (–) first, then
remove the POSITIVE, POS, or (+) cable.
• When reconnecting the cables, connect the
POSITIVE cable first, and the NEGATIVE cable
last.
Using the AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Buttons
Figure 7-1. Generator Control Panel
Generator Setup
The controller will light up when battery power is applied
to the generator during the installation process. The
generator still needs to be activated before it will
automatically run in the event of a power outage.
Activation
To receive the activation code, you must have the unit
serial number and go to: www.generac.com, “Service &
Support” tab, and then “Activate Your Home Standby”
under the “Generac Owners” list. You can also receive an
activation code by calling 1-888-9ACTIVATE (1-888-922-
8482).
Activating the generator is a simple, one-time process
that is guided by the controller screen prompts. The
controller screen will not prompt you to activate again
once the product is activated, even if you disconnect the
generator battery, fuse, and battery charge circuit. (T1)
Proceed as follows after obtaining your activation code:
1. The display interface will begin an installation wiz-
ard upon first power-up of the generator.
NOTE: If the unit has already been powered up, it is
necessary to disconnect the generator battery, fuse, and
battery charge circuit (T1).
2. The installation wizard prompts the user to set the
fuel type. Chose fuel type and press ENTER. The
controller will display “Activate me (ENT) or ESC”.
Press ESC to run in MANUAL.
3. Press ENTER and use the up/down arrow keys
and the ENTER key to input the activation code.
NOTE: If you push ESC to run in MANUAL, the unit will
not function in AUTO. To enter the activation code at a
later time, it is necessary to disconnect the generator
battery, fuse, and battery charge circuit (T1).
The install wizard will only allow the user to change basic
operational settings if the unit is not activated. These
settings are: Current Date/Time and Exercise Day/Time.
“NOT ACTIVATED” will be displayed.
The installation wizard will allow further programming
parameters and AUTO operation if the unit is activated.
The maintenance intervals will be initialized when the
exercise time is entered. The exercise settings can be
changed at any time via the EDIT menu. If the 12 volt
battery is disconnected or the fuse removed, the
installation wizard will operate upon power restoration.
The display will only prompt the customer for the current
Time and Date.
* This is required in addition to setting the fuel selector
knob to the correct fuel for the generator to function
properly.
Button Description of Operation
AUTO This button activates fully automatic system oper-
ation. Automatic operation allows the unit to auto-
matically start and exercise the generator
according to the exercise timer settings (see
Set-
ting The Exercise Timer
).
OFF This button shuts down the engine and also pre-
vents automatic operation and exercise of the
unit.
MAN-
UAL
This button will crank and start the generator.
Transfer to standby power will not occur unless
there is a utility failure.
Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and
render unit inoperable before working on unit.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
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