Operation
Important Owner’s Considerations
Engine Oil
This engine is shipped from the factory filled with the recommended oil. Before starting the engine, check oil level and ensure that engine is serviced as described in the engine operator’s manual. See Engine Oil in Maintenance.
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 and engine manual for oil fill information.
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
Battery
The home generator is supplied with a sealed,
With the battery installed, all wiring to transfer switch and home generator completed, utility power supplied to the Automatic Transfer Switch, and the unit in AUTO mode, the battery receives a trickle charge while the engine is not running. The trickle charge cannot be used to recharge a battery that is completely discharged.
15 Amp Fuse
The generator’s 15 Amp fuse was removed at the factory to prevent the unit from starting during shipping. Your installer will ensure the fuse is properly installed upon completion of the installation.
Automatic Operation
To select automatic operation, do the following:
1.Set the service disconnect or main distribution panel circuit breaker that sends utility voltage to the transfer switch to ON.
2.Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON position.
3.Set the system switch to AUTO.
caution
With the system switch set to AUTO, the engine may crank and start at any time without warning. Such automatic starting normally occurs when utility source voltage drops below a preset level or during the normal exercise cycle.
•To prevent possible injury that may be caused by such sudden starts, always set the system switch to OFF.
•Remove the 15 Amp fuse before working on or around the generator or transfer switch.
Checking Automatic Operation
To check the system for proper automatic operation, proceed as follows:
1.Turn OFF the service disconnect or main distribution panel circuit breaker sending power to the automatic transfer switch.
The engine will crank and start when the utility voltage drops out and the sensor has timed out. Let the system go through its entire automatic operation sequence.
2.With the generator output supplying its loads, turn ON the service disconnect or main distribution panel circuit breaker that supplies utility power to the Automatic Transfer Switch.
3.The automatic transfer switch will transfer loads back to the utility power after 5 minute minimum run time and utility is restored.
4.The generator will run for an additional one minute for engine cool down, then shut down.
NOTE: If utility is restored and generator does not shut down after 10 minutes, set system switch to OFF and contact your installer or local service center.
This completes the test procedures for automatic operation. The home generator will now start automatically when utility power is lost and will supply power to the transfer switch.
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