AUTOMATIC GENERATOR EXERCISER
The automatic generator exerciser automatically exercises the generator for 20 minutes once every 14 days.
TO SET EXERCISER
Press and release the Automatic Generator Exerciser but- ton. After about 8 seconds the exerciser light flashes 14 times to indicate that the exerciser has been set. The number of flashes indicates the number of days until the next exercise pe- riod (at approximately the same time the button was pressed).
TO DISABLE EXERCISER
Press and hold the Automatic Generator Exerciser button until the light above the button goes off (light flashes then goes off). The exerciser is now disabled and the light is off.
TO ENABLE EXERCISER
Press and hold the Automatic Generator Exerciser button until the light goes off (light flashes then goes off). Exerciser is now enabled. After about 8 seconds exerciser light flashes 14 times to indicate that the exerciser has been
Note: With a total power failure (utility failure and generator fails to start) the exerciser must be reset after power is restored.
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MANUAL GENERATOR TESTING
GENERATOR TEST WITH LOAD TRANSFER
During this test a utility failure is simulated. The generator starts and the load transfers to the generator. Then the load retransfers back to the utility and generator stops.
1.Press and hold the Push to Test button until the GENERATOR acceptable light comes on and stays on
GENERATOR TEST WITHOUT LOAD TRANSFER
During the test the generator cranks and starts and the GENERATOR light comes on (if it is acceptable). After running for 20 minutes it stops. Throughout the test the load remains connected to the utility (the automatic transfer switch does not transfer the load to the generator).
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