Using The Auto/Off/Manual Buttons; Interface Menu Displays - Generac Portable Products 8kW Owner's Manual

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Figure 3-2: Generator Control Panel
3.2 m Using the Auto/Off/Manual Buttons
Button Description of Operation
Auto Selecting t hisbuttonactivates f ullyautomatic s ystem operation. Italsoallowstheunitto automatically startandexercise t he
engine e very seven days withthesettingof the exercise t imer (seetheSetting the Exercise Timer s ection).
Off This buttonshuts down the engineand alsopreventsautomatic operationof the unit.
Manual This buttonwill crankandstartthe generator. T ransferto standbypowerwill not occurunlessthere is a utility
failure.
NOTE:Damagecausedby mis-wiring of the interconnect w ires is notwarrantable.
3.3 m Interface Menu Displays
The LCD display:
Feature
Description
HOME page The default page which will be displayed if no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds. This page normally shows the current Status
message and the current date and time. The highest priority active Alarm/Warning will be automatically posted on this page as
well as flashing the backlight when such a condition is detected. In the case of multiple Alarms/Warnings, only the first message
will be displayed. To clear an Alarm or Warning, press the OFF button and then press the ENTER key.
Display Backlight Normally off. If the operator presses any button, the backlight will automatically light and remain on for 30 seconds.
MAIN MENU page Allows the operator to navigate to all other pages or sub-menus by using the Arrows and Enter buttons. This page can be
accessed at any time with several presses of the dedicated Escape button. Each press of the Escape button takes the operator
to the previous menu until the MAIN MENU displays. This page contains information for- History; Status; Edit; Debug.
3.3.1m Menu System Navigation
To get to the MENU, use the "Escape" button from any page. It may require pressing it many times before getting to the MENU page. Navigate to
the desired menu by using the q'/,J, buttons. When the desired menu is displayed and flashing, press the "Enter" button. See Figure 3-3.
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