Test Shutdown(S) Procedure - GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEMS Installation And Start-Up Manual

test shutdown(s) Procedure

The installer will test the system to verify that diagnostic
messages are correctly shown on the system control panel
digital display, as follows:
fc_1 - Low Battery
No test procedure required for this fault.
fc_2 - Low oil Pressure:
Locate wire #85 connected to the oil pressure switch. Shown
here is the oil pressure switch (a) and the oil filter location (B):
A
B
Connect an installer-supplied jumper wire to wire #85.
With the system switch in auto position, push the manual
over-ride switch to start the generator. With the generator
running, connect other end of jumper to a good ground
location such as the engine block. The generator will shut
down and FC_2 will be displayed on the system control
panel. Remove the jumper wire. Turn the system switch to
off for 30 seconds to clear the fault.
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fc_3 - Low Voltage
With the system switch in auto position, push and hold
ManuaL oVer-riDe to start the generator. With the
generator running at no load, turn the generator circuit
breaker to off. The generator should shut down and FC_3
will be displayed on the system control panel. Turn the
system switch to off for 30 seconds to clear the fault. Turn
the circuit breaker to on position.
fc_4 - engine Does not start
With the generator not running, turn the installer supplied
manual fuel valve to the OFF position. With the system
switch in auto, turn off utility power. The engine will crank,
attempting to start. After approximately a two-minute
start attempt (10 seconds of crank, 10 seconds of rest) the
generator should terminate the start attempt and FC_4 will
be displayed on the system control panel. Turn the system
switch to off for 30 seconds to clear the fault. Turn the
installer supplied fuel valve to the ON position.
fc_5 - Low frequency
With the system switch in auto position, push and hold
ManuaL oVer-riDe to start the generator. Locate the
governor lever and SLOWLY lower engine speed. Do NOT
change engine speed using the governor adjustment nut.
When the generator reaches a speed slower than 55 Hz for
three seconds the generator will shut down and FC_5 will
be displayed on the system control panel. Turn the system
switch to off for 30 seconds to clear the fault.