Control Panel Interface; Using The Auto/Off/Manual Buttons; Interface Menu Displays; The Lcd Display - Generac Portable Products 8 kVA Owner's Manual

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Control Panel Interface

The control panel interface is located under the lid of the
enclosure. Before attempting to lift the lid of the
enclosure, verify that both left and right side locks are
unlocked. To remove the front cover, lift the cover straight
up to disengage the side hooks, then tilt and lift it away
from the unit.
When closing the unit, ensure that both left and right side
locks are securely locked.
NOTE: All appropriate panels must be in place during
any operation of the generator. This includes operation
by
a
servicing
technician
troubleshooting procedures.

Using the Auto/Off/Manual Buttons

Button
Selecting this button activates fully automatic system operation. It also allows the unit to
Auto
automatically start and exercise the generator according to the exercise timer (see
Charger).
Off
This button shuts down the engine and also prevents automatic operation of the unit.
This button will crank and start the generator. Transfer to standby power will not occur unless
Manual
there is a utility failure.
NOTE: Damage caused by mis-wiring of the interconnect wires is not warrantable.

Interface Menu Displays

The LCD Display

Feature
The default page which will be displayed if no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds. This page
normally shows the current Status message and the current date and time. The highest priority
active Alarm/Warning will be automatically posted on this page as well as flashing the backlight
HOME page
when such a condition is detected. In the case of multiple Alarms/Warnings, only the first
message will be displayed. To clear an Alarm or Warning, press the OFF button and then press
the ENTER key.
Normally off. If the operator presses any button, the backlight will automatically light and remain
Display Backlight
on for 30 seconds.
Allows the operator to navigate to all other pages or sub-menus by using the Arrows and Enter
buttons. This page can be accessed at any time with several presses of the dedicated Escape
MAIN MENU page
button. Each press of the Escape button takes the operator to the previous menu until the MAIN
MENU displays. This page contains information for—History; Status; Edit; Debug.

Menu System Navigation

To get to the MENU, use the "Escape" button from any page. It may require pressing it many times before getting to the
MENU page. Navigate to the desired menu by using the
press the "Enter" button. See
Owner's Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
while
conducting
Figure 3-5
and
Figure 3-6
Figure 3-4. Generator Control Panel
Description of Operation
Description
/
buttons. When the desired menu is displayed and flashing,
Navigation Menu.
Operation
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