Powerhouse PH21 Operating Instructions Manual

Powerhouse PH21 Operating Instructions Manual

Dual generator parallel kit

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PH21/27 POWERHOUSE
®
Dual Generator Parallel Kit

Operating Instructions

PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING
PH21/27 Parallel Kit OM

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Summary of Contents for Powerhouse PH21

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    PH21/27 POWERHOUSE ® Dual Generator Parallel Kit Operating Instructions PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING PH21/27 Parallel Kit OM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

     The special parallel cables for the PH2100PRi and PH2700PRi are specific to the parallel operation of two POWERHOUSE® generators. DO NOT use them for other brands of generators or other applications.  This kit cannot be used for paralleling three or more generators or running two different brands of generators.
  • Page 3: Parallel Operation Procedure

    3. Parallel Operation Procedure: 3.1 Starting the generators 1. Prepare two POWERHOUSE® generators for operation. 2. Parallel power and signal connections MUST be made with the generator engine NOT running. DO NOT connect or disconnect the parallel power or signal cables while the engine is running.
  • Page 4: Parallel Output And Overload Lights

    (green) will go out and the red short indicator will illuminate. The generators will continue to run although the indicator lights on both units and the parallel kit will all be off, and all electrical output will cease. PH21/27 Parallel Kit OM...
  • Page 5: Shutting Off The Generators

    Some air conditioner manufacturers offer a start capacitor or rapid start kit as an extra cost option. The lack of a start capacitor can cause the air conditioner to draw too much starting current and overload the generator. PH21/27 Parallel Kit OM...
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting Parallel Operation

    15 seconds. Repeatedly pressing the reset button without correcting the short circuit may cause permanent damage to the generators and/or the parallel kit. PH21/27 Parallel Kit OM...
  • Page 7 The 20A or 30A receptacle on generators are running at the parallel panel. Check and/or reset the high idle. circuit breakers on the parallel kit and both generators as required. PH21/27 Parallel Kit OM...
  • Page 8: Warranty Information

    Proof of purchase is required. Coverage Pre-approved parts and labor costs will be covered by POWERHOUSE® for any failure that is proven to be a failure in material or workmanship under normal use during the applicable warranty time period.

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