Turning The Generator Off When Operating Under Load; Manual Transfer Operation - Generac Portable Products 8kW Owner's Manual

3.5 m Turning the Generator Off When Operating Under Load
NOTE: Important! Toturn the generator off during prolonged utility outagesto perform maintenanceor conserve
fuel, follow these simple, but importantsteps:
Toturnthe generatorOFF (whilerunningin AUTO and online):
1. Turn OFF (or OPEN) the main Utility disconnect.
2. Turn OFF (or OPEN) the Main Line Circuit Breaker (MLCB) on the generator.
3. Turn the generator OFF.
Toturnthe generatorback ON:
1. Put the generator back into AUTO and allow to start and warm-up for a few minutes.
2. Turn ON (or CLOSE) the MLCB on the generator.
Thesystemwill now be operatingin its automaticmode.The mainutilitydisconnectcanbe turnedON (or CLOSED),butto shut the unitoff, this
completeprocessmust be repeated.
3.6 m Manual Transfer Operation
DO NOT attempt to activate the transfer switch manually until all power voltage supplies to the switch have been
completely turned off. Failure to turn off all power voltage supplies may result in extremely hazardous and possi-
bly fatal electrical shock.
Prior to automatic operation, manually exercise the transfer switch to verify that there is no interference with proper operation of the mechanism.
Manual operation of the transfer switch is required if electronic operation should fail.
3.6.1m Transfer to Generator Power Source
LOAD CONNECTED TO UTILITY POWER SOURCE
LOAD CONNECTED TO STANDBY POWER SOURCE
MANUAL TRANSFER
HANDLE
TRANSFER SWITCH
OPERATING LEVER
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Press the Control Panel OFF button.
Set the Main Circuit Breaker (Generator
Disconnect) to its OFF (OPEN) position.
Turn off the utility power supply to the transfer
switch using the means provided (such as a utility
main line circuit breaker).
Use the manual transfer handle inside the transfer
switch to move the main contacts to their STANDBY
positions (loads connected to the standby power
sou roe).
To crank and start the engine, press the Control
Panel MANUAL button.
Allow the engine to stabilize and warm up for a few
minutes.
Set the Main Circuit Breaker (Generator
Disconnect) to its ON (CLOSED) position. The
standby power source now powers the loads.
Figure 3-4: Manual Transfer Switch Operation
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