Installation Guide

Control Panel Start-Up/Testing
Installation Guidelines For Australian 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 35
Section 7: Control Panel Start-Up/Testing
Control Panel Interface
• Press the OFF mode 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 indi-
cated by a NEGATIVE, NEG, or (–) first, then
remove the POSITIVE, POS, or (+) cable.
• When reconnecting the cables, connect the POSI-
TIVE 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 gen-
erator still needs to be activated before it will automati-
cally run in the event of a power outage.
Activation
To receive the activation code, you must have the unit
serial number. Go to: www.activategen.com and follow
the instructions. You can also receive an activation code
by calling 1-888-9ACTIVATE (1-888-922-8482). Or, for
international assistance, call 01-262-953-5155.
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)
NOTE: The generator can also be activated by using the
Wi-Fi feature (if equipped). Refer to the Wi-Fi owner’s
manual for more information.
NOTE: 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 remove the generator controller fuse, and
disconnect battery charge circuit (T1).
2. The installation wizard prompts the user to set the
fuel type. Choose fuel type and press ENTER. The
controller will display “Activate me (ENT) or ESC”.
Press ESC to run in MANUAL mode.
3. Press ENTER and use the up/down arrow keys
and the ENTER key to input the activation code.
NOTE: If you press ESC to run in MANUAL mode, the
unit will not function in AUTO mode. To enter the activa-
tion code at a later time, it is necessary to disconnect the
generator controller 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 set-
tings are: Current Date/Time and Exercise Day/Time.
“NOT ACTIVATED” will be displayed.
The installation wizard will allow further programming
parameters and AUTO mode operation if the unit is acti-
vated. 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 and the T1 fuse removed, the
Button Description of Operation
AUTO This button activates fully automatic system
operation. Automatic operation allows the unit to
automatically start and exercise the generator
according to the exercise timer settings (see
Setting The Exercise Timer).
OFF This button shuts down the engine and also
prevents automatic operation and exercise of the
unit.
MANUAL 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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