Installation Guide

STEP 4: Turn off the idle setting (if present) on your generator. This will ensure
that your generator will operate at the correct speed and voltage.
STEP 5: Review the generator starting procedures in the generator owner’s manual
and then start your generator.
STEP 6: If your GenerLink unit is NOT equipped with optional
surge protection (Model #MA23-S or MA24-S) please skip to Step 7.
If after starting your generator, the GenerLink unit begins emitting a constant audible
alarm, IT IS STILL SAFE TO OPERATE YOUR GENERATOR with GenerLink.
The alarm indicates that the surge protection components may require service. (See
Warranty and Service Section in this manual)
STEP 7: Select the appliances that require emergency power. Note the capacity of
your generator and refer to the Appliance Energy Guide in this manual.
Locate the circuit breakers
in your home’s breaker
panel (See Diagram 4) for
the appliances you can
support and turn them on
one at a time. Start with
large motor loads first, such
as refrigerators. Motors
Diagram 4
Breaker Pa n e l
require 2 to 3 times more power to start than other electrical appliances. Allow
generator operation to stabilize before starting the next load. Next, start smaller
motors such as a ceiling or ventilating fan. Then start smaller appliances with no
motors such as lights.
STEP 8: When it is time to refuel your generator, turn off all of your home’s circuit
breakers before turning off the generator, and refuel according to your generator
owner’s manual. Then begin with Step 1 of the Start-Up Procedure to reconnect
loads/appliances.
W A R N I N G
Before refueling your generator, consult
t he manufacturer’s instructions as found
in t he generator owner’s manua l .