Install Manual

Control Panel Startup/Testing
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 33
Section 7: Control Panel Startup/Testing
Control Panel Interface
The control panel interface is located under the enclo-
sure lid. Verify both left and right side locks are unlocked
before attempting to lift enclosure lid. Open lid as
directed in Opening the Lid.
Using the AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Buttons
Figure 7-1. Generator Control Panel
Generator Setup
The controller illuminates when battery power is applied
to the generator during the installation process. Genera-
tor must be activated before it will automatically run in the
event of a power outage.
Activation
To activate the generator, go to www.activategen.com
and follow the instructions.
Activation is a simple, one-time process. The generator
will not prompt to activate again once the unit is acti-
vated, even if the generator battery, fuse, and battery
charge circuit (T1) are disconnected.
NOTE: The generator must be connected to the home
Wi-Fi network for automatic authentication to be com-
pleted successfully. See Wi-Fi manual for more informa-
tion.
NOTE: If home Wi-Fi network is not available, follow
instructions on www.activategen.com.
Proceed as follows after activating generator on-line:
1. The display interface will launch Install Wizard
upon first power-up of the generator.
2. Follow on-screen instructions on the generator
along with Quick Start Guide supplied with the unit
to connect generator to home Wi-Fi network.
3. Wait for on-line authentication of generator activa-
tion through connected home Wi-Fi network.
4. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the
Install Wizard.
NOTE: See Figure 7-2. If generator screen shows mes-
sage shown below, press ESC and then ENTER to reset
to Install Wizard.
Figure 7-2. Not Activated Screen
NOTE: Generator can only be placed in AUTO mode
after completing activation process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fuel selector knob must be set to
the correct fuel for generator to function correctly.
Button Description of Operation
AUTO Activates fully automatic system operation. Auto-
matic operation allows unit to automatically start
and exercise generator according to exercise
timer settings (see Setting The Exercise
Timer).
OFF Shuts down engine and also prevents automatic
operation and exercise of unit.
MANUAL Cranks and starts generator. Transfer to standby
power will not occur unless there is a utility fail-
ure.
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NOT ACTIVATED!
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