Install Manual

Control Panel Start-Up/Testing
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators 31
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 indicated
by a NEGATIVE, NEG, or (–) first, then remove the
POSITIVE, POS, or (+) cable.
• When reconnecting the cables, connect the
POSITIVE cable first, and the NEGATIVE cable last.
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. However,
the generator must be activated before it will
automatically run in the event of a power outage.
Activation
To receive the activation code, you must have the unit
serial number and go to: www.activategen.com. You
can also receive an activation code by calling 1-888-
9ACTIVATE (1-888-922-8482).
Activating the generator is a simple, one-time process
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. Refer to the Wi-Fi owner’s manual for more
information.
Proceed as follows after obtaining your activation code:
1. The display interface will launch an Installation
Wizard 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 to set the fuel
type. Choose fuel type and press ENTER. The
controller displays “Activate me (ENT) or ESC”.
Press ESC to run in MANUAL.
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, the unit will
not function in AUTO. To enter the activation 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
settings are: Current Date/Time and Exercise Day/Time.
“NOT ACTIVATED” will be displayed.
The Installation Wizard will allow further programming
parameters and AUTO operation if the unit is activated.
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
Installation Wizard will operate upon power restoration.
The display will only prompt the customer for the current
Time and Date.
* This is required in addition to setting the fuel selector
knob to the correct fuel for the generator to function
properly.
Button Description of Operation
AUTO 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 Shuts down the engine and also prevents
automatic operation and exercise of the unit.
MANUAL Cranks and starts 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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