Section 7: Control Panel/Start-Up/Testing; Control Panel Interface; Control Panel - Generac Power Systems PowerPact 7.5 kW Installation Manuallines

Section 7: Control Panel/Start-Up/Testing

Control Panel Interface

DANGER
Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and
render unit inoperable before working on unit.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
Before performing any maintenance on the generator:
• Set generator to OFF mode.
• Remove fuses.
• Disconnect battery cables to prevent accidental
start up.
Disconnect the cable from the battery post indicated by a
NEGATIVE, NEG or (–) first, then remove the POSITIVE,
POS or (+) cable. When reconnecting the cables,
connect the POSITIVE cable first, the NEGATIVE cable
last.
Using the Auto/Off/Manual Interface
Button
AUTO (GREEN)
MANUAL (BLUE)
OFF (RED)
SET EXERCISE (GREY)
NOTE: Loss of utility power will cause either the AUTO or OFF or MANUAL button to flash depending on which mode
the generator is in at the time of utility loss.
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz PowerPact™
(000191)
Selecting this button activates fully automatic system operation. It also allows the unit to automatically
start and exercise the engine every seven days with the setting of the exercise timer (see
The Exercise Timer
).
This button will crank and start the generator. Transfer to standby power will not occur unless there is
a utility failure.
This button shuts down the engine and also prevents automatic operation of the unit.
Used to establish generator exercise time. Hold the button for three seconds at the new exercise time
desired. NOTE: Exercise time can only be set at the time you wish exercise to actually take place.

Control Panel

The Control Panel is located under the Controller Lid.
Open the Controller Lid to access the control panel (F in
Figure 2-2).
See Figure 7-1. The Auto/Off/Manual Interface located
on the Control Panel has the following features:
• Alarm LEDs (A)
• Warning LEDs (B)
• Operation Mode Buttons and LEDs (C)
A
B
C
Figure 7-1. Generator Control Panel and LEDs
Description of Operation
Control Panel/Start-Up/Testing
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Setting
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