Shutting Down The Generator While Under Load - Generac Power Systems 8 KVA Owner's Manual

Maintenance Message
When a maintenance period expires, a warning message will
be displayed. The alert can be reset by pressing the Enter key,
which will cause the user to be prompted to confirm the action.
Resetting will clear the alert and reset the maintenance counters
for all conditions annunciated. The history log will record the alert.
The maintenance counter will not accumulate without battery
power. Once battery power is restored, the set time prompt will be
displayed. The maintenance counters will be adjusted to the new
time and date.
Since most maintenance alerts will occur at the same time
(most have two (2) year intervals), only one will appear on the
display at any one time. Once the first alert is cleared, the next
active alert will be displayed.
3.7 SHUTTING THE GENERATOR
DOWN WHILE UNDER LOAD
To safely stop and start a loaded generator follow these steps.
3.7.1 ISOLATE THE MAIN SERVICE DISTRIBUTION
PANEL
1. At the main service distribution panel, open (turn off) the main
service entrance breaker.
3.7.2 STOPPING THE GENERATOR
1. Turn the Main Circuit Breaker off (Figure 3.6).
2. If generator has a GFCI Outlet and it is being used, turn off the
15 Amp Outlet Breaker (Figure 3.6).
3. Allow the generator to run for 1 minute without load to cool
down.
4. Turn the Auto/Off/Manual switch to the Off position (Figure
3.7).
5. If the generator will be left off for longer than 1 hour without
utility present remove the 7.5 Amp Main Fuse from the control
panel (Figure 3.7). This will prevent the control panel from
running down the battery.
Figure 3.6 – Open Side Compartment
120V GFCI Outlet
LED Indicator Lights
NOTE:
15 Amp Outlet Breaker
Main Circuit Breaker
3.7.3 STARTING THE GENERATOR
1. If the Main Fuse was removed, replace the fuse. The startup
wizard will be displayed, allowing the correct time and date to
be entered. It will not be necessary to re-enter the activation
code.
2. Turn the Auto/Off/Manual switch to the Auto position. After a
short delay the generator will start.
3. Allow the generator to run for 15 seconds to allow the engine
to warm up.
4. Turn on the Main Circuit Breaker.
5. Turn on the Outlet Breaker if necessary.
Figure 3.7 – 8 - 20kW Generator Control Panel
MAIN FUSE
7.5 AMP
Escape
3.7.4 REPOWER THE MAIN SERVICE DISTRIBUTION
PANEL
1. At the main service distribution panel, close (turn on) the main
service entrance breaker.
This method will ensure proper transfer between generator and
utility in the event that utility returns while the generator is shut
off.
Operation
AUTO OFF MANUAL
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