Removal From Service During Utility Outages; Storage; Prepare For Storage - Generac Power Systems RD015 Owner's Manual

6.3 — Removal From Service During Utility Outages
If, during prolonged utility outages, the user wishes to remove the unit from service to conserve fuel, reduce run hours,
or to perform maintenance tasks, then complete the steps listed below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Failure to abide by this procedure can result in equipment damage.
To remove the generator from service while running in AUTO and online, proceed as follows:
Turn the main utility disconnect to OFF (Open).
1.
Open the viewing window. See Subsection 3.5 —Open Viewing Window.
2.
Move the Main Circuit Breaker switch down to the OFF (Open) position.
3.
Press OFF on the control pad. A red LED illuminates to confirm that the system is in the OFF mode.
4.
NOTE: If inspection and/or maintenance tasks are to be performed, complete the additional steps listed below.
Remove T1 fuse from transfer switch.
5.
Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and remove 7.5 amp fuse.
6.
Remove battery negative cable (black) from battery negative (-) terminal.
7.
Place a DO NOT OPERATE tag or placard on both the control panel and transfer switch.
8.
To return the generator to service, proceed as follows:
NOTE: If inspection and/or maintenance tasks were performed, start with step 1. If the unit was just shut down
to conserve fuel or to reduce run hours, start at step 5.
Install battery negative cable (black) onto battery negative (-) terminal.
1.
Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and install 7.5 amp fuse.
2.
Install T1 fuse in transfer switch.
3.
Remove the DO NOT OPERATE tag or placard from both the control panel and transfer switch.
4.
Press AUTO on the control pad. A green LED illuminates to confirm that the system is in the AUTO mode. Allow
5.
the generator to start and run for a few minutes.
Move the Main Circuit Breaker switch up to the ON (Closed) position.
6.
Turn the main utility disconnect to ON (Closed).
7.
Close the viewing window.
8.
6.4 — Storage
6.4.1— Prepare For Storage
If the generator cannot be exercised every seven days and will be out of service longer than 90 days, prepare for stor-
age as follows:
Open the viewing window. See Subsection 3.5 —Open Viewing Window.
1.
Press MANUAL on the control pad to start the engine. A blue LED illuminates to confirm that the system is in the
2.
MANUAL mode.
Allow the engine to run until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3.
Press OFF on the control pad. A red LED illuminates to confirm that the system is in the OFF mode.
4.
Move the Main Circuit Breaker switch on the control panel down to the OFF (Open) position.
5.
Pull up rubber flap covering fuse holder and remove 7.5 amp fuse.
6.
Turn off utility power to the transfer switch.
7.
Place a DO NOT OPERATE tag or placard on both the control panel and transfer switch.
8.
Wait five minutes for the engine to cool.
9.
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