UL GenerLink Operating Manual

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Operating Manual

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Generlink

225 Arnold Road Lawrenceville, GA 30044

www.generlink.com

MA23-S (unit with whole house surge suppression)

OPER-MA23S

FPLES 1/2021

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Page 1 Please refer to page 22 for GenerLink™ testing, while utility power is present. Operating Manual Operating Manual Operating Manual ™ Generlink 225 Arnold Road Lawrenceville, GA 30044 www.generlink.com www.generlink.com MA23-S (unit with whole house surge suppression) OPER-MA23S FPLES 1/2021...
Page 2 Global Power Products, Inc. unless such copying is expressly permitted by federal copyright law. Address inquiries to: Generlink ™ 225 Arnold Road Lawrenceville, GA 30044...
Page 3 Transfer Switch: Used in conjunction with a sub panel. Device installed by a licensed electrician designed to allow interconnection of a portable generator with limited appliance availability. Utility’s Electric Distribution System: A network of power lines and associated equipment used to transmit and distribute electricity over a geographic area. Voltage: Electrical potential or force that causes current to flow through a conductor.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Running Wattage: The amount of energy necessary to continue running an Sample Worksheets and Instructions appliance once it has started. Status Lights: GenerLink™ status lights are designed to display power condi- Technical Fact Sheets tions with the GenerLink unit, utility and the portable generator.
Page 5: Setup Procedures
The maximum load of electricity that equipment can carry. Verify that the green status light on the GenerLink™ unit is Circuit: A continuous loop of current. illuminated. This light is located on the collar behind the connection cord below your electric meter.
Page 6: Status Lights
After the generator is turned off and utility power is present, the house load begins to cycle on and off. GenerLink™ is equipped with one blue status light, one green status light, one Cause yellow status light, and one red fault status light. (See Diagram 1) While connected to the generator, GenerLink™...
Page 7: Audible Alarm
Solution 1. Call for service. (Refer to the Terms and Conditions for service instructions) 2. Do not attempt to test or use the GenerLink™ with a generator until the condition is corrected. 3. Do not, under any conditions, attempt to remove and/or repair GenerLink™...
Page 8: Start-Up Procedures
Start-Up Procedures Q. What maintenance is required for GenerLink™? A. Twice a year test the GenerLink™ unit with the GenerLok™ power cord to ensure connectivity. If GenerLok™ cord does not snap into place, use a dielectric grease only on the four small ball bearings located on the The following are the start-up procedures for GenerLink™.
Page 9 I get hard-wired surge protection? that your generator will operate at the correct speed and voltage. A. If your GenerLink™ unit is equipped with whole house surge protection it will eliminate the need for meter based or hard wired surge protection devices.
Page 10 C. You can now unplug the generator from GenerLink™. To unplug With GenerLink™, you have the flexibility of selecting the appliances you GenerLink™, gently pull down on the metal locking ring at the top of the want to run from your home’s breaker panel, up to the capacity of your GenerLok™...
Page 11: The Generlok™ Power Cord
GenerLink™. If your generator does not have a 120/240-volt AC receptacle, it is not suitable for use with GenerLink™. Check your generator for one of the receptacles in Diagram 6. These receptacles are rated for 120/240-volt output, which is what you need to run your home.
Page 12 The GenerLok™ power cord is the only power cord approved for use 8.5kW Continuous for MA-23 with GenerLink™. The GenerLok™ connector can only be used with Connection: Proprietary GenerLok™ QuickConnect GenerLink™. It is not compatible for use with any other electric Power Cord appliance/device. Operational: Transfer Type:...
Page 13 Terms and Conditions for service instructions) To protect sensitive plugged-in appliances and equipment, you should combine GenerLink™ (with surge protection) with outlet-strip/ plug-in surge protectors. Purchase high quality plug-in strips to protect sensitive equipment and appliances such as your computer and audio/visual equipment. Always consult your specific appliance owner’s manual before installing plug-in surge strips.
Page 14 Start Run Watts = Load select loads to GenerLink™. (See Setup Procedures for detailed information.) Factor Watts Do not connect the GenerLok™ power cord to GenerLink™ if the red Refrigerator 1000 3000 fault status light is continuously illuminated. Never connect or disconnect the GenerLok™ power cord to/from your...
Page 15: Selecting A Portable Generator
. The starting ™ wattage for these devices exceeds GenerLink ’s As a guide, GenerLink™ should be used with a generator that has the 40-amp capacity. following features: a peak rating sufficient to start the largest motor you will be running...
Page 16: Appliance Usage Guide
30-amps. GenerLink™ is designed to be compatible with 20-amp or 30-amp Lights 40-150 connectors. GenerLink™ is not rated to be compatible with larger current out- Range w/Oven 12200 puts and will electronically disconnect if you are generating outputs larger than...

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