Operation; Automatic Operation Sequence; Utility Voltage Dropout Sensor; Engine Cool-Down Timer - Briggs & Stratton 14000 Series Installation Instructions Manual

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OPERATION

Automatic Operation Sequence

The generator's control board constantly monitors utility
voltage. Should utility voltage drop below a preset level, the
control board signals the engine to crank and start. When
the utility voltage is restored above a preset voltage level,
the engine is signaled to shut down. The system operation is
not adjustable and is sequenced by sensors and timers on
the control board as follows:
Auto start of Machinery - Installing the
15 Amp (15A) fuse could cause the engine to
crank and start at any time without warning
resulting in minor to moderate injury. Before
installing and/or servicing generator:
DO
Do observe that the 15A fuse has been
removed from the control panel for shipping.
Do remove the 15A fuse before maintaining
and/or servicing generator.
Do always press and hold the control
board OFF button to prevent sudden start
of generator when maintaining and/or
servicing.
DO NOT
Do not install 15A fuse until all plumbing
and wiring has been completed when
installing generator.
Do not reinstall 15A fuse until all
maintenance and/or service is complete on
generator.

Utility Voltage Dropout Sensor

This sensor monitors utility source voltage
If utility source voltage drops below about 70% of
the nominal supply voltage, the sensor energizes a 3
second timer. The timer is used to sense low voltage
conditions.
Once the time has expired, the engine will crank and
start.

Engine Cool-Down Timer

When utility power is sensed and the load transfers to the
utility source, the engine will go into a cool down period as
described below:
If the generator has run for MORE than 5 minutes, once
the utility transfer occurs, the engine will continue to run
for 1 minute before shutting down.
If the generator has run for LESS than 5 minutes, once
the utility transfer occurs, the engine will continue to run
for 5 minutes before shutting down.
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CAUTION

Setting Local Date and Time

For setting local date and time, press and hold the left
arrow and right arrow, simultaneously for 3 seconds. Follow
prompts shown in Figure 19 General Set Up Screen.

Setting Exercise Timer

The generator is equipped with an exercise timer. During
the exercise period, the generator runs for 20 minutes and
then shuts down. Electrical load transfer DOES NOT occur
during the exercise cycle (unless an utility power outage
occurs).
NOTICE
During weekly exercise cycle, the generator
will run for 20 minutes, but will not supply
power to home. During exercise cycle, the
green LED READY light will blink
NOTICE
To turn off the generator exercise cycle, go to
the OFF selection within the day of the week
menu and press OK. The display will then
scroll: EXERCISE CYCLE OFF
NOTICE
The generator is set to run the exercise cycle
on Tuesday at 2:00 P.M.
To set or change exercise timer:
1. Press and hold the left arrow and right arrow
simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter the General Set-Up
flow chart in Menu section.
2. Verify and/or set the time and date on the generator.
3. Go to the SET EXERCISE prompt and hit the "OK"
button. Refer to Figure 19.
SELECT DAY: Use the left or right arrow to
toggle through the days of the week. Once the
day is selected, hit the "OK" button.
SELECT HOUR: Use the left or right arrow to
toggle through 1 and 12 hours. Once the hour
is selected, hit the "OK" button.
SELECT MINUTE: Use the left or right arrow
to toggle between :00 and :59 minutes. Once
the minute is selected, hit the "OK" button.
SELECT AM/PM: Use the left or right arrow to
toggle between AM or PM. Once AM or PM is
selected, hit the "OK" button.
Read the User's Instructions and Troubleshooting
Instructions for details on operation, maintenance and
troubleshooting.
Read the illustrated parts list for service parts.

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