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ONLY a licensed electrician should perform wiring or related connections to the
generator. Installation should be in compliance with the National Electrical Code
(NEC), state and local regulations. Failure to follow these procedures could result in
property damage, personal injury or death. Before any connections are attempted,
make sure the main circuit breaker and the Control Power switch are in the OFF (O)
position and that the negative (-) battery cable has been disconnected from the battery.
When using the generator as a standby or substitute power supply, make sure the output
voltage and phase rotation of the generator match those of the local power utility. Improper
voltage or phase rotation may cause equipment damage or malfunction.
AUTO EXERCISE TIMER
The L401 controller is capable of starting and stopping the unit automatically, based on a programmable schedule.
Units installed in a standby application should be exercised regularly to maintain operating condition and to ensure
responsiveness in an emergency situation. Use the following procedures to operate the unit in Auto mode:
Note: The controller MUST be in Auto mode to run at the programmed time. Use a trickle or solar battery charger
to prevent the controller from draining the battery while in Auto mode.
1. Push both the Stop/Reset (O) and Auto buttons simultaneously.
2. Push the ↑ button until the wrench (
3. Adjust the parameter number to enable the desired event. When the correct parameter number is showing, press
the Auto button to enter it. Press the Manual/Start (I) button to change it to 1 to enable the event and press the
Auto button to save it.
Note: The ↑ and ↓ buttons will adjust the hundredths place of the parameter number and the Manual/Start (I) and
Stop/Reset (O) buttons will adjust the low digits. Up to eight events can be scheduled at a time.
4. Adjust the parameter number to adjust the time of the desired event and then press the Auto button to enter it.
Press the Manual/Start (I) and Stop/Reset (O) buttons to change the time. Holding down either button will change
the time faster. Press the Auto button to save the time.
5. Adjust the parameter number to adjust the day of the week and press the Auto button to enter it. Press the
Manual/Start (I) and Stop/Reset (O) button to change to the desired day and press the Auto button to save it.
Note: Only one day can be chosen per event if parameter 903 is "1" (monthly).
6. Adjust the parameter number to adjust duration of the timer and press the Auto button to enter it. Press the
Manual/Start (I) or Stop/Reset (O) buttons to change the duration and press the Auto button to save it.
Note: If any of the scheduled time slots are currently active, the controller will begin the starting sequence and start
the unit provided there are no shutdown conditions present.
The times for the scheduled timers/events are based on the internal clock for the controller. Use the corresponding
parameters to adjust to the correct time of the day and correct date.
WARNING
) icon is selected. Push the Auto button to select it and enter the parameters.
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