Generac Power Systems PowerPact 6561 Installation Notes page 93

Display unit installation
 Install two AAA non-rechargeable alkaline batteries in the display unit. (The expected life of the
batteries is six months.)
 There is no power switch; the monitor will power up when the batteries are inserted.
Low Battery Indicator
 The battery status indicator will flash every 5 seconds and the buzzer will sound every 15 minutes
when a low battery is detected.
 The buzzer may be silenced by briefly pressing and releasing the test button (after the buzzer has
sounded).
 The buzzer will pulse twice to indicate it has been silenced and will not reactivate until a new alarm is
detected.
 Note: Batteries should be changed when the battery low indicator warning is activated.
Signal Strength Test
 The signal strength test should be performed from the intended mounting location.
 The Green, Yellow, and Red lights will alternately flash for a short period.
 The unit will be in test mode for 30 seconds
Green - Good signal strength
Yellow - Marginal Signal Strength
Red - No Signal
 After 30 Seconds the unit will exit test mode, the lights will alternately light, and the unit will be in
Status mode.
 Note: Extended use of the Signal Strength Test may deplete battery life.
 The display unit will work if the signal strength is marginal (Yellow), but battery life may be reduced.
 The display unit is intended to be mounted indoors.
 Avoid mounting in a wet or damp area.
 The unit can be desk, wall, or magnet mounted.
Operation
 The normal state of the display will have No lights active. This indicates the generator has no
problems.
Generator Transceiver Status Light - The transceiver has a Green light that indicates it has power and is
communicating with the display unit.
Display Unit Green Light - The Green light will flash every 5 seconds when the generator is running.
 To verify the status of the generator when Not running, press the test button
 If the generator is in AUTO and there are no Alarms or Warnings present the green light will
illuminate.
Display Unit Yellow Light - Indicates a generator warning is present or the generator needs maintenance.
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When active and not running the Yellow light will flash once every 5 seconds.
 When running the green light will be on and the yellow light will flash every 5 seconds.
 The internal buzzer will sound once every 4 hours for 1 second.
 The buzzer may be silenced by briefly pressing and releasing the test button (after the buzzer has
sounded).
 The buzzer will pulse twice to indicate it has been silenced and will not reactivate until a new alarm is
detected.
Display Unit Red Light - Indicates the Auto/Off/Manual button is in the OFF mode, or a generator alarm is
present.
 If an alarm is present check the generator status and call a certified repair dealer if necessary.
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