Install Manual

Control Panel Startup / Testing
Installation Guidelines For Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators 35
Section 6: Control Panel Startup / Testing
Control Panel Interface
The control panel interface is located behind the door on
the alternator end of the enclosure.
Using the AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Buttons
Button Description of Operation
Auto
Activates fully automatic system ope
ration. 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 failure.
Figure 6-1. Generator Control Panel
Generator Setup
Controller will light up when battery power is applied to
generator during the installation process. Generator still
needs to be activated before it will automatically run in
event of a power outage. See Activate Unit.
Setting The Exercise Timer
This generator is equipped with a configurable exercise
timer. There are two settings for the exercise timer.
• Day/Time: Once set, generator will start and exer-
cise for period defined, on day of week and at time
of
day specified. During this exercise period, unit
runs for approximately 5 or 12 minutes, depending
on model, (see Table 6-1) and then shuts down.
• Exercise frequency (how often exercise will
take place): It can be set to Weekly, Biweekly, or
Monthly. If MONTHLY is selected, day of month
must be selected from 1–28. Generator will exer-
cise on selected day each month. Transfer of loads
to
generator output does not occur during exercise
cycle unless utility power is lost.
NOTE: If
installer tests generator prior to installation,
press ENTER button to skip setting up exercise timer.
NOTE: Exercise feature will operate only when genera-
tor is placed in AUTO, and will not work unless this pro-
cedure is performed. 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.
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Table 6-1. Exercise Parameters
Generator Size 22 kW 25 kW 27 kW 30 kW 32 kW 36 kW 38 kw 45 kW 48 kW 60 kW
Quiet Test Speed
(rpm)
1,400 1,800 1,400 1,800 1,500 1,800 1,500 1,800 1,400 1,800
Exercise Speed 1,800 or 3,600 rpm
Exercise
Frequency Options
Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly
Exercise Duration 12 minutes