Install Manual

Control Panel Start-Up/Testing
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 31
Cold Smart Start
The Cold Smart Start feature is enabled at the factory,
and can be disabled in the EDIT menu. When Cold Smart
Start is enabled, the generator will monitor ambient
temperature and adjust its warm-up delay accordingly. If
the ambient temperature is below a fixed temperature
upon startup in AUTO mode (per the chart below), the
generator will warm up for 30 seconds, allowing the
engine to warm before the load is applied. If the ambient
temperature is at or above the fixed temperature, the
generator will start up with the normal warm-up delay of
six seconds. See the Cold Smart Start section of the
owner’s manual.
Setting The Exercise Timer
This generator is equipped with a configurable exercise
timer. There are two settings for the exercise timer:
• Day/Time: The generator will start and exercise for
the period defined, on the day of the week and at
the time of day specified. During this exercise
period, the unit runs for five to twelve minutes
depending on the model, and then shuts down.
• Exercise frequency (how often the exercise will
take place): Can be set to WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY,
or MONTHLY. If MONTHLY is selected, the day of
the month must be selected from 1–28. The
generator will exercise on that day each month.
Transfer of loads to the generator output does not
occur during the exercise cycle unless utility power
is lost.
NOTE: If the installer tests the generator prior to
installation, press the ENTER button to skip setting up
the exercise timer.
NOTE: The exercise feature will operate only when the
generator is placed in the AUTO mode, and will not work
unless this procedure is performed. The current date/time
will need to be reset every time the 12 volt battery is
disconnected and then reconnected, and/or when the
fuse is removed.
NOTE:
The exercise timer does not automatically adjust for
Daylight Savings Time.
Activation is complete
when all digits are
entered above and
your screen shows this
display.
Follow the controller
prompts to continue
setting the time
function. Refer to your
Owner’s Manual with
questions.
What happens if “Wrong Passcode Try
Again” appears?
Re-enter the activation code. If a
second attempt is unsuccessful, check
the number against the code given on
activategen.com. If it is correct and the
generator will not accept it, contact 1-
888-9ACTIVATE (922-8482, US & CA
only).
Table 7-1. Activation Chart
Display Reads Troubleshooting
Select Hour (0-23)
- 6 +
002231
Table 7-2. Cold Smart Start Set Points
Generator Size 9 kW–20 kW 22 kW
Fixed Temperature 50 °F (10 °C) 20 °F (-7 °C)