Section 7: Control Panel/Start-Up/Testing; Control Panel Interface; Using The Auto/Manual/Off Buttons; Generator Set-Up - Generac Power Systems 0064390 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
to OFF, remove fuses, and 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/MANUAL/OFF Buttons

Button Description of Operation
Selecting this button activates fully automatic
system operation. Automatic operation allows the
Auto unit to automatically start and exercise the
generator according to the exercise timer settings
(see Setting the Exercise Timer section).
This button shuts down the engine and also pre-
Off
vents automatic operation and exercise of the unit.
This button will crank and start the generator.
Manual Transfer to standby power will not occur unless
there is a utility failure.
Figure 7-1. Generator Control Panel

Generator Set-up

When battery power is applied to the generator during
the installation process, the controller will light up.
However, the generator still needs to be activated before
it will automatically run in the event of a power outage.
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz Air-cooled Generators

Activation

To receive the activation code, you must have the unit serial
number and go to: www.generac.com, "Service & Support"
Tab and then "Activate Your Home Standby" under the
"Generac Owners" list. You can also receive an activation
code by calling 1-888-9ACTIVATE (1-888-922-8482).
(000191)
Activating the generator is a simple, one-time process
that is guided by the controller screen prompts. Once the
product is activated, the controller screen will not prompt
you to activate again, even if you disconnect the
generator battery, fuse and battery charge circuit (T1 60
Hz / T1 & T2 50 Hz).
After obtaining your activation code, please complete the
following steps at the generator's control panel:
Upon first power up of the generator, the display
1.
interface will begin an installation wizard.
NOTE: If the unit has already been powered up, it will be
necessary to disconnect the generator battery, fuse and
battery charge circuit (T1 60 Hz / T1 & T2 50Hz).
The installation wizard will prompt the user to set
2.
the fuel type and after choosing fuel type and
"Enter", the display will then annunciate "Activate
me (ENT) or ESC" to run in MANUAL.
Press Enter and use the up/down arrows and the
3.
enter keys to put the activation code in.
NOTE: If you push ESC to run in MANUAL, the unit will
not function in AUTO. To enter the activation code at a
later time, it will be necessary to disconnect the generator
battery, fuse and battery charge circuit (T1).
If the unit is not activated, the install wizard will only allow
the programming to operate the generator. These
settings are: Current Date/Time and Exercise Day/Time
and annunciate "NOT ACTIVATED".
It the unit is activated, the install wizard will allow further
programming parameters and Auto operation. The
maintenance intervals will be initialized when the
exercise time is entered. The exercise settings can be
changed at any time via the EDIT menu. If the 12 volt
battery is disconnected or the fuse removed, the
installation wizard will operate upon power restoration.
The only difference is the display will only prompt the
customer for the current Time and Date.
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Cold Smart Start

The Cold Smart Start feature can be enabled in the EDIT
menu. When enabled, the generator will monitor ambient
temperature and adjust its warm-up delay based on
temperature. If the ambient temperature conditions are
below 50 ºF upon startup in AUTO mode, the generator
will warm up for 30 seconds allowing the engine to warm
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