Setting Exercise Timer - GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 18000 WATT Operator's Manual

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 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.

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.
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 one additional minute for
engine cool down, then will 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.
"SET EXERCISE" will flash until the button is pressed
for three seconds, then "SET EXERCISE" will illuminate
for 5 seconds, and finally turn off. The SET EXERCISE
date and time are now 'locked-in' (registered in
system memory).
3. Certain models will immediately start and run their
20 minute exercise cycle. Other models will initiate
the 20 minute exercise cycle seven days after the SET
EXERCISE date and time is 'locked-in'.
For example, if you press SET EXERCISE on Sunday morning
at 10:00 AM, the unit is set to run an exercise cycle every
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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