Generator Activation; Generator Connections - Generac Power Systems ECO GEN Series Installation Manuallines

GENERATOR ACTIVATION

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.
Activating the generator is a simple one time process that is
guided by the controller screen prompts. Once the product is
activated, the controller screen will not prompt you again, even if
you disconnect the generator battery.
After obtaining your activation code, please complete the following
steps at the generator's control panel in the Activation Chart
(shown on the following page).

GENERATOR CONNECTIONS

It is highly recommended that an additional single pole, single
throw switch be installed near the inverter system to verify the
generator start function. Sometimes an inverter can have the
setting improperly adjusted resulting in a perceived generator no-
start condition. This switch would allow for testing of the 2-wire
start function on the generator.
1. Pop the metal cover circle off the back of the generator
enclosure.
2. Remove the metal cover from the controller. Locate the plastic
cover that protects the wire connection (towards the rear of
the controller compartment).
3. Remove the plastic cover to access the wire connections.
This system is equipped with a 2-wire start to enable easy
connection with the inverter system. The recommended wire sizes
are:
MAXIMUM WIRE LENGTH
460 feet (140m)
461 to 730 feet (223m)
731 to 1,160 feet (354m)
1,161 to 1,850 feet (565m)
4. Remove the two screws securing the connection area cover,
and remove the cover.
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RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZE
No. 18 AWG.
No. 16 AWG.
No. 14 AWG.
No. 12 AWG.
5. Feed the wires through the back of the generator and secure
the conduit with the lock nut.
6. Run the power leads through the strain relief provided.
7. The circuit breaker is attached to the exterior access panel.
8. Remove the plastic plugs inside the main breaker access area
to allow connection of the power leads to the circuit breaker.
9. Now connect the power lead to the circuit breaker.