Apex Digital 5708009-C manual Using the PIN to Locate Information in the Manual

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Figure 1-1.Serial number identification tag

The PIN is a 17-position alpha-numeric that represents the configuration of your generator and identifies the options installed on it.

PIN positions

Configuration positions— A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

The “A” that precedes the PIN defines the product as an Apex generator, and it is not counted as one of the PIN positions. The 17 PIN positions that follow the “A” are used to identify the options installed on the generator.

Using the PIN to Locate Information in the Manual

This manual uses the PIN to help you identify the manual sections that apply to your unit. To begin using the manual, you will need to first find and record the PIN on your unit as you may want to refer to it frequently as you work with the manual.

Once you have located the PIN, you are ready to begin using the manual.

The manual provides two basic tools to help you use the PIN in locating correct information for your unit.

•The next section, “Using the PIN to Identify Apex Options”, provides a complete list of Apex features and their associated options, which are identified by each position in the PIN number. When appropriate, it also provides cross-references to the manual sections containing information for particular options. This table is the easiest place to find the appropriate section of the manual when you have a question about your unit.

•Throughout the manual, you will also see Configuration Notes similar to the following example. These configuration notes are placed at the beginning of many manual sections that provide option-specific information, and they provide information about the PIN position and option described in that section. These

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