Operation

Important Owner’s Considerations

Engine OilBattery

NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.

Refer to Maintenance section for coolant and oil fill information.

Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void engine and generator warranty.

WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

The installer must supply a valve-regulated, rechargeable 12 volt DC starting battery. See Battery in Final Installation Considerations in the installation manual.

The engine is shipped from the factory pre-run and filled

With the battery installed, all wiring to transfer switch and

with non-synthetic oil (API SL 10W-30). This allows for

generator completed, utility power supplied to the automatic

system operation in a wide range of temperature and

transfer switch, and the unit in AUTO mode, the battery

climate conditions. Before starting the engine, check oil

receives a trickle charge while the engine is not running. The

level and ensure that engine is serviced as described in the

trickle charge cannot be used to recharge a battery that is

Maintenance section.

 

 

completely discharged.

Coolant System

 

 

15 Amp Fuse

This engine is shipped from the factory filled with a 5050 mix

The generator’s 15 Amp fuse is critical to correct system

of automotive (Ethylene glycol) anti-freeze and water. This

operation. Your installer will ensure the fuse is properly

will provide optimum year round protection against freezing,

installed upon completion of the installation.

boiling and corrosion. The coolant system incorporates an

 

optional water heater that operates with a fixed thermostat

 

set at 100°F - 120°F (39°C - 49°C) AND utility power is present

 

at the transfer switch. Before starting the engine, check

 

coolant level as described in the Maintenance section

 

 

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Wireless Monitor

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The generator is supplied with a battery-powered, wireless

 

monitor.

 

REPRODUCTION

 

 

The monitor communicates wirelessly with the generator

 

control panel.

Your installer will ensure the wireless monitor is communicating with the generator control panel during the installation process.

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