Generac Power Systems PowerPact G0065201 Installation Manuallines page 34

Control Panel/Start-up/Testing
Generator Set-up
When battery power is applied to the generator during
the installation process, the controller will light up.
However, the generator still needs to be activated before
it will automatically run in the event of a power outage.
Before Initial Start-up
NOTE: These units have been run and tested at the
factory prior to being shipped.
CAUTION
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
NOTE: This unit comes filled with 30 weight organic oil
from the factory. Check the oil level and add the
appropriate viscosity and amount if necessary.
NOTE: Do not use or add synthetic oil until the generator
has operated for a minimum of 50 hours.
Engine Oil Recommendations
To maintain the warranty, engine oil must meet minimum
American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL,
or better. Use no special additives. Select the appropriate
viscosity oil grade according to the expected operating
temperature. Synthetic oil also can be used in the
appropriate weight as standard.
10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30
Figure 7-2. Recommended Oil Based on Temperature
• SAE 30 above 32 ºF (0 ºC)
•
SAE 10W-30 between 40 º and -10 ºF
(4 º and -23 ºC)
• Synthetic SAE 5W-30 for all temperature ranges
30
(000135)
SAE 30
000399
Before starting, complete the following:
1. Verify that the generator is OFF.
2. Set the generator main circuit breaker to OFF or
OPEN.
3. Turn off all breakers that will be powered by the
generator.
4. Check the engine crankcase oil level and, if
necessary, fill to the dipstick FULL mark with the
recommended oil. Do not fill above the FULL mark.
5. Check the fuel supply. Gaseous fuel lines must
have been properly purged and leak tested in
accordance with applicable fuel-gas codes. All fuel
shutoff valves in the fuel supply lines must be
open.
During initial start up only, the generator may exceed the
normal number of start attempts and experience an
"OVERCRANK" fault. This is due to accumulated air in
the fuel system during installation. Reset the control
board by pushing the OFF button twice, and restart up to
two more times if necessary. If unit fails to start, contact
an Independent Authorized
assistance.
Setting The Exercise Timer
This generator is equipped with an exercise timer. Once
set, the generator will start and exercise every seven
days, on the day of the week and at the time of day
specified. During this exercise period, the unit runs for
approximately 12 minutes and then shuts down. Transfer
of loads to the generator output does not occur during the
exercise cycle unless utility power is lost.
NOTE: The exercise timer does not correct for daylight
savings time.
NOTE: The exerciser will only work in the AUTO mode,
and will default to exercise weekly at the time the Control
Panel was last powered on, unless this procedure is
performed. The exercise function will need to be reset
every time the 12 volt battery and T1 or T2 power to the
generator are disconnected and then reconnected, and/
or when the fuse is removed and T1 or T2 power is
removed from the generator.
1. Place the generator in the AUTO mode.
2. Hold the SET EXERCISE Button for 3 seconds.
The generator will start, run an exercise cycle, and
confirm the setting. The exercise time must be
established at the time you wish the exercise to
take place.
3. The exercise time is now established. The
generator will exercise each week at this time.
To CHANGE the exercise time once it has been set, hold
the SET EXERCISE button on the generator for three (3)
seconds at the time you wish the new exercise time to
take place.
Installation Guidelines for 50 Hz PowerPact™
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