Generac GB1000, GB2000 - Power Station Manual

Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Read This Manual Thoroughly

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury.

If any section of this manual is not understood, contact the nearest Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722 (1-888-GENERAC), or visit www.generac.com for starting, operating, and servicing procedures. The owner is responsible for proper maintenance and safe use of the unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. This manual contains important instructions that must be followed during placement, operation, and maintenance of the unit and its components. Always supply this manual to any individual that will use this unit, and instruct them on how to correctly start, operate, and stop the unit in case of emergency.

The information in this manual is accurate based on products produced at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical updates, corrections, and product revisions at any time without notice.

Safety Rules

Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury.

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, are not all inclusive. If using a procedure, work method, or operating technique that the manufacturer does not specifically recommend, verify that it is safe for others and does not render the equipment unsafe.

Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special instructions about a particular operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE: Notes contain additional information important to a procedure and will be found within the regular text of this manual.

These safety alerts cannot eliminate the hazards that they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with the special instructions while performing the action or service are essential to preventing accidents.

Important Alerts

Electrical Hazards

Electrocution. Water contact with a power source, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, terminals, and connections will result in death or serious injury.

Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident, immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.

Electrocution. Never charge a battery in wet conditions. Doing so could result in death, serious injury, equipment or property damage.

Electrocution. Never operate this unit in wet conditions, and always store it under a cover or in a dry location. Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury, or equipment or property damage.

Electrocution. Grasp electrical cord plug when unplugging the electrical cord from the outlet. Do not touch metal prongs. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

Fire and Explosion Hazards

Explosion. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Batteries are explosive. Electrolyte solution can cause burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.

Risk of fire. Do not crush, puncture, or subject battery units or modules to strong impacts. Failure to do so could result in death, serious injury, property damage, or equipment damage.

Additional Personal Property Hazards

Equipment and property damage. Do not operate unit on uneven surfaces, or areas of excessive moisture, dirt, dust or corrosive vapors. Doing so could result in death, serious injury, property and equipment damage.

Injury and equipment damage. Do not use battery as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result in death or serious injury.

Injury and equipment damage. The use of non-Generac equipment could result in unit damage, death or serious injury.

Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries. Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can cause burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes, flush with water and seek immediate medical attention.

Personal injury. Keep out of reach of children.
Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

General Information and Setup

Figure 2-1. Features and Controls

Figure 2-2. Control Panel and LCD Display

What's Included

Know Your Product

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury.

Know Unit Limits

Overloading a Power Station can result in damage to the Power Station and connected electrical devices. Observe the following to prevent overload:

• Add the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected at one time. This total should NOT be greater than the Power Station's wattage capacity.
• The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances, and motors can be found on a data label or decal affixed to the device.
• If the appliance, tool, or motor does not give wattage, multiply volts times ampere rating to determine watts (volts x amps = watts).
• Some electric motors, such as induction types, require approximately three times more watts of power for starting than for running. This surge of power lasts only a few seconds when starting such motors. Make sure to allow for high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices to connect to the Power Station:
  1. Calculate the watts needed to start the largest motor.
  2. Add the starting watts to the running watts of all other connected loads.

The Wattage Reference Guide is provided to assist in determining how many items the Power Station can operate at one time.

NOTE: All figures are approximate. See data label on appliance for wattage requirements.

Estimated Operating Time

Device	Image	Watts	GB1000 Runtime	GB2000 Runtime
Light		10W	90.0 Hrs	180.0 Hrs
CPAP		40W	22.5 Hrs	45.0 Hrs
Refrigerator		120W	7.5 Hrs	15.0 Hrs
Microwave		1200W	0.8 Hrs	1.5 Hrs
50" TV		110W	8.2 Hrs	16.4 Hrs
Phone		11Wh	Full Charges	Full Charges
Laptop		60Wh	Full Charges	Full Charges
Car Fridge		60W	15.0 Hrs	30.0 Hrs
Circular Saw		1400W	0.6 Hrs	1.3 Hrs
Electric Drill		1000W	0.9 Hrs	1.8 Hrs
Electric Grill		1150W	0.8 Hrs	1.6 Hrs
Portable Heater		1500W	0.6 Hrs	1.2 Hrs

Operation

Operation and Use Questions

Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with questions or concerns about equipment operation and maintenance.

General Use

Powering ON the Device

Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn ON the Power Station. The ON/OFF button will illuminate, and the LCD display will turn ON.
NOTE: The Power Station will automatically shut down after 60 minutes of idle operation to conserve the battery.
Press and hold the ON/OFF button again to turn off the Power Station.

LCD Display

The LCD display automatically turns ON when the Power Station is turned ON. Once the Power Station is ON, the display can be toggled ON and OFF by pressing the Display Button.

NOTE: The Power Station display will enter sleep mode after 10 minutes of idle operation.

LED Light

With the Power Station powered ON, press the LED button once to turn ON the low flood light. Press the LED Button again to turn ON the high flood light. Press the LED Button again to turn off the light.

Wireless Charger

With the Power Station powered ON, press the DC Button to turn ON the wireless charger.
NOTE: Ensure the device is centered on the wireless charging pad. Wireless charger may not be compatible with certain devices or cases on devices.

AC Output

With the Power Station powered ON, press the AC Button to use the 120V AC receptacles. The AC Button will illuminate, and the AC icon will appear on the display.
NOTE: If the AC Button is flashing, press and hold the AC Button to reset the circuit. See Troubleshooting if the flashing persists.

DC Output

With the Power Station powered ON, press the DC Button to use the USB's, 12V car adapter and wireless charger. The DC Button will illuminate, and the DC icon will appear on the display.
NOTE: If the DC Button is flashing, press and hold the DC Button to reset the circuit. See Troubleshooting if the flashing persists.

Starting the Unit

NOTE: If using only one, or all three AC receptacle(s), the load must not exceed 13.3A current, 1600 watts of power.

1. Confirm the device or equipment requiring power is OFF.
2. Press and hold ON/OFF button for three (3) seconds to turn unit ON.
3. Connect equipment.
   • AC Power - Turn ON AC power switch.
   • DC Power (USB/vehicle charging) Turn ON DC power switch.

NOTE: Power Station will automatically turn off after 60 minutes if not in use.

Charging the Device

Injury and equipment damage. The use of non-Generac equipment could result in unit damage, death or serious injury.

Always use the charging cord(s) supplied with the unit.

NOTE: The ambient temperature for product use should be between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

Place the Power Station on a clean, dry, level surface.
The Power Station can be charged three (3) separate ways.

1. See Figure 3-1. AC Power Supply - Insert AC charging cord from the AC charging port to the wall electrical outlet.
   
   Figure 3-1. AC Wall Charging
2. See Figure 3-2. Solar Panels - Insert DC charging cord from the solar panel into the DC charger port.
   NOTE: Charging time is dependent on the solar panel power and light intensity.
   NOTE: Confirm the solar panel is compatible with the power station before connecting the solar panel. Power stations support 1028VDC, 30A max, up to 468W of solar input. Solar panels not meeting these requirements may damage the power station.
   
   Figure 3-2. Solar Charging
3. See Figure 3-3. Car Charging - Insert DC charging cord from the car power supply into the DC charger port.
   NOTE: Car charging the power station will drain the vehicles battery. It is recommended to only charge the power station while the vehicle is running to prevent depletion of the vehicle's battery.
   NOTE: Always disconnect the power station when the vehicle is turned off.
   
   Figure 3-3. Car Charging

Simultaneous Charge Inputs

Power Stations are compatible with simultaneous AC and DC charge inputs (example: solar + generator).
The charging input reference guide provides suggested charge input power range.

NOTE: Exceeding suggested charge input power can reduce battery life.

Pass-Through Charging

Power Stations support simultaneous charging and discharging of the battery during operation.

NOTE: This device is not designed to be used as a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply).

NOTE: Pass-through charging can reduce battery life.

Parallel Connection

Injury and equipment damage. The use of non-Generac equipment could result in unit damage, death or serious injury.

• The rated power of equipment should not exceed the total rated power of parallel products.
• Only use with compatible Power Stations and Generac Portable Inverter Generators. See parallel kit manual for complete list of compatible devices.
• The use of non-Generac equipment could cause unit damage or personal injury.
• Connect parallel devices before turning the power ON.
• Turn the power OFF before disconnecting parallel devices.

Paralleling two Power Stations provides almost twice the power.

1. See Figure 3-4. Insert the parallel plugs from the parallel box into the Power Stations.
   
2. Press ON/OFF button on the Power Stations.
3. Press AC button on the Power Stations.
4. Plug electrical equipment into the AC outlets. Turn ON equipment.

NOTE: If a fault occurs, the AC power will turn off and the fault light will flash for 10 seconds.

NOTE: AC and DC Power Station outlets can be used at the same time as the parallel kit although output is limited to the Power Station's rating.

Transportation

• Position and/or tie-down power station securely during travel to prevent rolling or tipping of the product. Failure to secure the power station may result in unit damage or personal harm.
• Refer to FAA regulations regarding air travel. Power stations with lithium batteries (>160Wh) are not permitted for commercial air travel.

Product Maintenance

• Use a damp cloth with mild soap to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
  NOTE: Avoid cleaning solvents harmful to plastics to prevent damage to the power station.
• Visually inspect unit to ensure vents are clear before each use.
• Clean dust and debris from vent(s) with a clean cloth before each use.
• Discharge and charge battery once every three (3) months. See Starting the Unit
• Charge the Power Station as soon as the display reads 20% state of charge or less.

Storage

• Store unit in a clean, dry, ventilated area.
• Store at an optimal temperature of 59°F - 77°F (15°C - 25°C) and a max temperature of -4°F - 113°F (-20°C - 45°C).
• The Power Station should be between 30-60% state of charge for long term storage. Recharge every three (3) months to maintain battery life.

FAQ

Why does the power station show power output when I don't have anything plugged in?
The power station uses power for the display, fans, inverter, etc. Power usage is shown on the LCD display for user awareness.

Can the GB1000/GB2000 be discharged at the same time it is charging?
Yes, both models can be simultaneously charged and discharged.
NOTE: Pass-through charging can reduce battery life.

How do I estimate the operating time for a device?
Estimated operating time (hrs) = Capacity (Wh) * 0.8 / Device Load (W).

Can I use the device outside?

Yes, both models are rated for temporary outdoor use.
NOTE: The power stations should NOT be exposed to rain or moisture.

How do I silence the beeping sound when pressing buttons?
Hold the DISPLAY button for five (5) seconds.

Troubleshooting

Specifications are subject to change without notice. No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc.

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1-888-GENERAC
(1-888-436-3722)

Generac Power Systems, Inc.
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Waukesha, WI 53189
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Documents / Resources

References

• Generac - A Total Energy Company

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