Test System - Generac Power Systems Guardian Series Installation Manual

Install the appropriate Circuit Breaker
13b
UL approved wire nuts are included with installation kit.
13b. Install the 40 Amp or 70 Amp double pole circuit breaker
that you have purchased into main electrical distribution
panel. This circuit breaker must be compatible with your
main electrical distribution panel. It may be necessary to
reposition remaining circuit breakers or remove circuit
breakers that have been disconnected to accommodate the
insertion of the 40 Amp or 70 Amp double pole circuit breaker.
Connect white wire to the main distribution panel neutral bar.
Connect green wire to main electrical panel ground bar.
Connect the black and red wires to the 40 Amp or 70 Amp
double pole circuit breaker.
Connect Starting Battery
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The battery area dimensions are: 8" L x 8" W.
Recommended battery is automotive type group 26/26R 12V
negative ground with 350CCA (Model 4389) or 550CCA
(Models 4456 and 4390) minimum capacity. The hold down
clamp is included.
Set the generator's Auto/Off/Manual switch to "OFF."
Turn off utility power supply to the transfer switch.
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WARNING
If the Auto/Off/Manual Switch is not set to its OFF
position,the generator can crank and start as soon as
the battery cables are connected. If the utility power
supply is not turned off, sparking can occur at the
battery posts and cause an explosion.
14. CONNECT STARTING BATTERY
NOTE: Dielectric grease should be used on battery posts to
aid in the prevention of corrosion.
Connect positive (+) (red) cable to positive (+) battery post.
Connect negative (-) (black) ground cable to negative (-)
battery post.
NOTE: In areas where temperatures regularly fall below
NOTE: In areas where temperatures regularly fall below
10°F (-12°C) it is recommended that a pad type battery
heater be installed to aid in cold climate starting.
10°F (-12°C) it is recommended that a pad type battery
15. READY THE SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC OPERATION
Switch service main circuit breaker to "on" or closed position.
Switch the circuit breakers in the emergency distribution panel to
the "on" or closed position. Switch the generator main line circuit
breaker to the "on" or closed position. Verify that the 40 Amp or
70 Amp double pole circuit breaker that was inserted in the main
electrical distribution panel is switched to the "on" or closed
position. Place generator mode switch in the "AUTO" position.
Verify that fuel valve on rigid gas piping is open. Perform steps
in Sections 2.1 through 2.5 of the Installation & Owner's
Manual prior to testing the system.

16. TEST SYSTEM

Switch service main circuit breaker to "off" or open position. This
simulates the loss of utility power. The generator should crank
and start within 20 seconds. Load transfer should occur within
10 seconds of generator start. To return system to automatic
mode, switch service main breaker to "on" or closed position.
This simulates the return of power from the utility. The generator
will run for a short cool down period of several minutes while the
entire system stands ready for the next power outage.
NOTE: When utility voltage source is lost by the generator, the
system set light will flash rapidly.
17. SET EXERCISER
A switch on the control panel allows you to select the day and
time for the system to exercise. To select a time and day of the
week you must perform the following sequence at that time.
Verify that the Auto/Off/Manual switch is set to "AUTO" .
Hold down the "Set Exercise Timer" switch until the generator
starts (approximately 10 seconds) and release. The generator
will start and run for approximately twelve minutes and then
shut down on its own. If the battery is disconnected for any
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reason the exercise time must be reset. The generator is now
set to exercise on that day and at that time every week.
NOTE: Until the exerciser is set, all the red LED's will flash in the
Auto or Manual mode.
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Exerciser
Switch
YOUR GUARDIAN EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC BACKUP
POWER SYSTEM IS NOW READY!
17 Set Exerciser
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