Led Indicator Lights; Control Panel Interface; Using The Control Panel Interface; Interface Menu Displays - Generac Power Systems 8 kVa Owner's Manual

LED Indicator Lights

See Figure 3-5. Three LEDs are visible behind a translu-
cent lens on the generator set side panel. These LEDs
indicate the operating status of the generator set.
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B
Figure 3-5. LED Indicator Lights
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Green LED "Ready" light (A) illuminates when
mains power is present and control panel button is
in AUTO. The LED flashes when the automatic
transfer switch converts to generator set power
during a mains power outage.
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Red LED "Alarm" light (B) illuminates when gener-
ator is OFF or a fault is detected. Contact an IASD.
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Yellow LED "Non-Critical Alert" light (C) illuminates
when scheduled maintenance is required.
NOTE: Yellow LED may be illuminated at same time as
either the red or green LED.

Control Panel Interface

See Figure 3-6. The control panel interface (A) is located
under lid of the enclosure. Verify both left and right side
locks are unlocked before attempting to lift lid of enclo-
sure. Open lid as directed in
The 7.5A fuse is located beneath rubber cover (B) to the
right of the control panel.
Verify both left and right side locks are securely out of the
way before closing lid.
Figure 3-6. Generator Control Panel
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Opening the Lid.
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All appropriate panels must be in place during any opera-
tion of generator set. This includes operation by a servic-
ing technician while conducting troubleshooting pro-
cedures.

Using the Control Panel Interface

Button Description of Operation
AUTO Activates fully automatic system operation. It
allows unit to automatically start and exercise
generator set according to exercise timer (see
Setting the Exercise
Green LED flashes when automatic transfer
switch converts to generator set power during a
mains power outage.
OFF Shuts down engine and prevents automatic
operation of unit.
MANUAL Cranks and starts generator set. Transfer to
standby power will not occur unless there is a
mains power failure.
Blue LED flashes when automatic transfer
switch converts to generator set power during a
mains power outage.
NOTE: Damage caused
interconnect wires is not warrantable.

Interface Menu Displays

LCD Panel

Feature
HOME Default page that is displayed if no buttons are
page pressed for 60 seconds. Normally shows current
status message and current date and time. High-
est priority active alarm/warning is automatically
posted on page, as well as flashing the backlight
when such a condition is detected. In the case of
multiple alarms/warnings, only first message will
be displayed. Press OFF button and then press
ENTER button to clear an alarm or warning.
When "Hours of Protection" is displayed, this rep-
resents total time unit has been monitoring mains
power supply and ready to provide backup power
if needed.
Display Normally off. Backlight will automatically light and
Backlight remain on for 30 seconds if user presses any but-
ton.
MAIN Allows user to navigate to all other pages or sub-
MENU menus by using arrow keys and ENTER button.
page Page can be accessed at any time with several
presses of dedicated ESCAPE button. Each
press of ESCAPE button takes user to previous
menu until MAIN MENU displays. This page con-
tains information for - History; Status; Edit;
Debug.
Operation
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