Automatic Operation; Setting Exercise Timer - Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Automatic Operator's Manual

Automatic Operation

To select automatic operation, do the following:
1. Confirm 15 Amp fuse is installed in control panel.
2. Set the main distribution panel circuit breaker that
sends utility voltage to the transfer switch to ON.
3. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its
ON position.
CAUTION With the system switch set to AUTO,
the engine could crank and start at any
time without warning, resulting in minor or
moderate injury.
• To prevent possible injury that could be caused by such
sudden starts, always set the system switch to OFF if
performing maintenance on the system.
• Remove the 15 Amp fuse before working on or around
the generator or transfer switch.
4. Set the control panel system switch to AUTO.
Checking Automatic Operation
To check the system for proper automatic operation, proceed
as follows:
1. Turn OFF the service disconnect or main distribution
panel circuit breaker sending power to the automatic
transfer switch.
When utility voltage is lost and the sensor has timed
out, the engine will crank and start. Let the system go
through its entire automatic operation sequence.
2. With the generator output supplying its loads, turn ON
the service disconnect or main distribution panel circuit
breaker that supplies utility power to the automatic
transfer switch.
3. The automatic transfer switch will transfer loads back
to utility power after a 5 minute minimum run time and
utility power is available.
4. The generator will run for an additional one minute for
engine cool down, then shut down.
If utility is restored and generator does not shut down after
10 minutes, set system switch to OFF and contact your
installer or local service center.
This completes the test procedures for automatic operation.
The home generator will now start automatically and will
supply power to the transfer switch when utility power
is lost.

Setting Exercise Timer

The home generator is equipped with an exercise timer that
will start and exercise the system once every seven days.
During this exercise period, the unit runs for approximately
20 minutes and then shuts down. Electrical load transfer
DOES NOT occur during the exercise cycle (unless an utility
power outage occurs during the cycle).
A button on the control panel is labeled "SET EXERCISE"
(see System Control Panel). The specific day and the
specific time of day this button is pressed is programmed
into the control board memory. This date and time is then
used to automatically initiate the system exercise cycle. The
"SET EXERCISE" legend on the control panel will flash until
the set exercise cycle is set.
To perform the Set Exercise procedure:
1. Choose the day and time you want your home
generator to exercise.
2. On that day and time, press and hold "SET EXERCISE"
for three seconds.
"SET EXERCISE" will flash until the button is pressed
for three seconds, then "SET EXERCISE" will illuminate
for 5 seconds, and finally turn off.
3. The unit will then start and run it's 20 minute
exercise cycle.
For example, if you press SET EXERCISE on Sunday morning
at 10:00 AM, the unit will run an immediate exercise cycle
and an exercise cycle every following Sunday at 10:00 AM
(+/- 1/2 hour).
"Set Exercise" will only work if the unit is in the AUTO mode
and this exact procedure is followed. The exerciser will need
to be re-set if the 15 Amp fuse is removed or changed, or if
the 12 Volt battery is disconnected.
If you want to change the day and time the unit exercises,
simply perform the "Set Exercise" procedure at the exact
weekday and time you want it to take place.
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