Section 7: Control Panel Startup / Testing; Control Panel Interface; Using The Auto/Off/Manual Buttons; Generator Setup - Generac Power Systems 10 kW Owner's Manual

Control Panel Startup / Testing

Section 7: Control Panel Startup / Testing

Control Panel Interface

The control panel interface is located under
the enclosure lid. Verify both left and right
side locks are unlocked before attempting to
lift enclosure lid. Open lid as directed in
Opening the Lid.
Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL
Buttons
Button Description of Operation
Activates fully automatic system
operation. Automatic operation
allows unit to automatically start
AUTO
and exercise generator according
to exercise timer settings (see
ting The Exercise Timer
Shuts down engine and also pre-
OFF vents automatic operation and
exercise of unit.
Cranks and starts generator.
Transfer to standby power will not
MANUAL
occur unless there is a utility fail-
ure.
Figure 7-1. Generator Control Panel

Generator Setup

The controller illuminates when battery
power is applied to generator during the
installation process. Generator must be acti-
vated before it will automatically run in the
event of a power outage.

Activation

To activate the generator, go to
and follow the instructions.
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Activation is a simple, one-time process. The
generator will not prompt to activate again
once the unit is activated, even if the genera-
tor battery, fuse, and battery charge circuit
(T1) are disconnected.
NOTE: The generator must be connected to
the home Wi-Fi network for automatic
authentication to be completed successfully.
See Wi-Fi manual for more information.
NOTE: If home Wi-Fi network is not available,
follow instructions on www.activategen.com.
Proceed as follows after activating generator
on-line:
1. The display interface will launch Install
2. Follow on-screen instructions on the gen-
Set-
).
3. Wait for on-line authentication of generator
4. Follow on-screen instructions to complete
NOTE: See
shows message shown below, press ESC and
then ENTER to reset to Install Wizard.
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NOTE: Generator can only be placed in AUTO
mode after completing activation process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fuel selector knob
must be set to the correct fuel for genera-
tor to function correctly.
www.activat-
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Wizard upon first
generator.
erator along with Quick Start Guide sup-
plied with the unit to connect generator to
home Wi-Fi network.
activation through connected home Wi-Fi
network.
the Install Wizard.
Figure 7-2. If generator screen
NOT ACTIVATED!
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Figure 7-2. Not Activated Screen
power-up of the
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