Section 7: Control Panel Startup/Testing; Control Panel Interface; Using The Auto/Manual/Off Buttons; Generator Setup - Generac Power Systems EcoGen 15kW Installation Manuallines

Section 7: Control Panel Startup/Testing

Control Panel Interface

The control panel interface is located under the enclo-
sure lid. Verify both left and right side locks are unlocked
before attempting to lift enclosure lid. Open lid as
directed in Opening the

Using the AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Buttons

Button Description of Operation
AUTO Activates fully automatic system operation. Auto-
matic operation allows unit to start automatically.
OFF Shuts down engine and also prevents automatic
operation of unit.
MANUAL Cranks and starts generator.
Figure 7-1. Generator Control Panel

Generator Setup

The controller illuminates when battery power is applied
to the generator during the installation process. Genera-
tor must be activated before it will automatically run in the
event of a power outage.

Activation

To activate the generator, go to
and follow the instructions.
Activation is a simple, one-time process. The generator
will not prompt to activate again once the unit is acti-
vated, even if the generator battery, fuse, and battery
charge circuit (T1) are disconnected.
NOTE: The generator must be connected to the home
Wi-Fi network for automatic authentication to be com-
pleted successfully. See Wi-Fi manual for more informa-
tion.
NOTE: If home Wi-Fi network is not available, follow
instructions on www.activategen.com.
Proceed as follows after activating generator on-line:
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators
Lid.
www.activategen.com
1. The display interface will launch Install Wizard
upon first power-up of the generator.
2. Follow on-screen instructions on the generator
along with Quick Start Guide supplied with the unit
to connect generator to home Wi-Fi network.
3. Wait for on-line authentication of generator activa-
tion through connected home Wi-Fi network.
4. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the
Install Wizard.
NOTE: See Figure
sage shown below, press ESC and then ENTER to reset
to Install Wizard.
NOT ACTIVATED!
Figure 7-2. Not Activated Screen
NOTE: Generator can only be placed in AUTO mode
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after completing activation process.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Fuel selector knob must be set
to the correct fuel for generator to function correctly.
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