Auxiliary Shutdown Switch; Control Panel Interface; Using The Auto/Off/Manual Buttons - Generac Power Systems EcoGen 15 kW Owner's Manual

Auxiliary Shutdown Switch

CAUTION
Equipment Damage. The auxiliary shutdown switch
is not to be used to power down the unit under
normal operating circumstances. Doing so will
result in equipment damage.
All generators are equipped with an external means of
shutting down the generator which complies with the latest
NEC code requirement. The primary generator shutdown
sequence is described in
While Under Load or During a Utility
See Figure 3-6. There is an auxiliary shutdown switch
(A) on the exterior of the generator back panel. This aux-
iliary shutdown switch shuts down generator and dis-
ables restarts.
Figure 3-6. External Auxiliary Shutdown Switch
NOTE: Whenever possible, perform the primary shut-
down procedure before disabling the generator with the
auxiliary shutdown switch.
See Figure 3-7. A second auxiliary shutdown switch (B)
is located inside the generator.
Figure 3-7. Internal Auxiliary Shutdown Switch
NOTE: Generator will not start if either switch is OPEN
(O). The controller displays an "Auxiliary Shutdown"
alarm, and the red LED "Alarm" light illuminates. To clear
this condition, set switch or switches to CLOSED (I).
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators
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Shutting Generator Down
Outage.
A
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B
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Clear alarm by pressing OFF button, and then ENTER.
Generator can then be placed back in AUTO or MAN-
UAL.

Control Panel Interface

See Figure 3-8. The control panel interface (A) is located
under the enclosure lid. Verify both the left and right side
locks are unlocked before attempting to lift the lid of the
enclosure. Open the lid as directed in
Figure 3-8. Generator Control Panel
The 7.5A fuse is located beneath the 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 the unit.
All appropriate panels must be in place during any opera-
tion of the generator. This includes operation by a servic-
ing technician while
procedures.
Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL
Buttons
Button Description of Operation
Activates fully automatic system operation. Allows
unit to start automatically through two-wire start
when off-grid mode is enabled, or when utility is
AUTO lost with off-grid mode disabled.
Green LED flashes when automatic transfer
switch converts to generator power during a utility
power outage.
Shuts down engine and prevents automatic oper-
OFF
ation of unit.
Cranks and starts generator. Transfer to standby
power will not occur unless there is a utility failure.
MANUAL Blue LED flashes when automatic transfer switch
converts to generator power during a utility power
outage.
NOTE: Damage caused by mis-wiring of interconnect
wires is not warrantable.
Operation
Opening the
B
A
conducting troubleshooting
Lid.
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