Quick Reference Guide - Generac Portable Products 8 kVA Owner's Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

Active Alarm
LED
NONE
GREEN
HIGH
RED
TEMPERATURE
OVERLOAD
RED
REMOVE LOAD
RPM SENSE LOSS
RED
NONE
GREEN
LOW OIL
RED
PRESSURE
RPM SENSE LOSS
RED
OVERCRANK
RED
LOW VOLTS
RED
REMOVE LOAD
FUSE PROBLEM
RED
OVERSPEED
RED
UNDERVOLTAGE
RED
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Table 5-2. Quick Reference Guide
Problem
Unit running in AUTO but
Check MLCB.
no power in house.
Unit shuts down during
Check the LEDs /
operation.
Screen for alarms.
Unit shuts down during
Check the LEDs /
operation.
Screen for alarms.
Unit was running and
Check the LEDs /
shuts down, attempts to
Screen for alarms.
restart.
Unit will not start in
Check screen for start
AUTO with utility loss.
delay countdown.
Unit will not start in
Check the LEDs /
AUTO with utility loss.
Screen for alarms.
Unit will not start in
Check the LEDs /
AUTO with utility loss.
Screen for alarms.
Unit will not start in
Check the LEDs /
AUTO with utility loss.
Screen for alarms.
Unit will not start in
Check the LEDs /
AUTO with utility loss.
Screen for alarms.
Unit will not start in
Check the LEDs /
AUTO with utility loss.
Screen for alarms.
Unit will not start in
Check the LEDs /
AUTO with utility loss.
Screen for alarms.
Unit will not start in
Check the LEDs /
AUTO with utility loss.
Screen for alarms.
Things to Check
Check if the MLCB is in the ON position. If
it is in the ON position, contact an
Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer.
Check ventilation around the generator,
intake, exhaust and rear of generator. If no
obstruction, contact an Independent
Authorized Servicing Dealer.
Clear alarm and remove household loads
from the generator. Put back in AUTO and
restart.
Clear alarm and remove household loads
from the generator. Put back in AUTO and
restart. If generator does not start, contact
an Independent Authorized Servicing
Dealer.
If the start up delay is greater than
expected, contact an Independent
Authorized Servicing Dealer to adjust from
2 to 1500 seconds.
Check oil level / add oil; see
Engine Oil Level
contact an Independent Authorized
Servicing Dealer.
Clear alarm. Using the control panel, check
the battery by navigating to the BATTERY
MENU option from the MAIN MENU. If it
states battery is GOOD, contact an
Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer.
If it states CHECK BATTERY, replace the
battery.
Check if fuel line shutoff valve is in the ON
position. Clear alarm. Attempt to start the
unit in MANUAL. If it does not start, or
starts and runs rough, contact an
Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer.
Clear alarm and remove household loads
from the generator. Put back in AUTO and
restart.
Check the 7.5amp fuse. If it is bad, replace
it with an ATO 7.5Amp fuse. If not, contact
an Independent Authorized Servicing
Dealer.
Contact an Independent Authorized
Servicing Dealer.
Contact an Independent Authorized
Servicing Dealer.
Owner's Manual for 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
Solution
Checking
. If oil level is correct,

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