Full Product Manual
Introduction and Safety
Owner’s/Installation Manual for SMM 1
Section 1 Introduction and Safety
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Generac Smart Manage-
ment Module. The Smart Management Modules
(SMM) are designed to work together to prevent the
home standby generator from being overloaded by
large appliance loads. The modules require no con-
trol wires, and provide a cost effective, quick installa-
tion. Use of up to eight modules is available, allowing
protection of your home and necessary appliances.
Read this manual thoroughly and understand all of
the instructions, cautions, and warnings before
using this equipment. If any section of the manual is
not understood, contact your nearest authorized
dealer, or contact Generac Customer Service at 1-
888-436-3722, or www.generac.com with any ques-
tions or concerns.
The owner is responsible for proper maintenance
and safe use of the equipment. Before operating, ser-
vicing or storing this product:
• Study all warnings in this manual and on the prod-
uct carefully.
• Become familiar with this manual and the product
before use.
• Refer to the Installation section of the manual for
instructions on final assembly procedures. Follow
the instructions completely.
Save these instructions for future reference.
ALWAYS supply this manual to any individual that
will use this product.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN WAS
BASED ON PRODUCTS IN PRODUCTION AT THE
TIME OF PUBLICATION. GENERAC RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO MODIFY THIS MANUAL AT ANY TIME.
Safety Rules
The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warn-
ings in this manual, and on tags and decals affixed to
the unit are, therefore, not all inclusive. If using a
procedure, work method or operating technique that
the manufacturer does not specifically recommend,
verify that it is safe for others. Also make sure the
procedure, work method or operating technique uti-
lized does not render the equipment unsafe.
Throughout this publication, DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert person-
nel to special instructions about a particular opera-
tion that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly
or carelessly. Observe them carefully. Their defini-
tions are as follows:
NOTE:
Notes contain additional information important to a
procedure and will be found within the regular text of
this manual.
These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards
that they indicate. Common sense and strict compli-
ance with the special instructions while performing
the action or service are essential to preventing acci-
dents.
(000001)
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
(000002)
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
(000003)
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
(000100a)
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.