Generac 005818-0 6.1 MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION

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6.1 MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION

To get to the MENU, use the "Esc" key from any page. It may need

to be pressed many times before getting to the menu page. The

currently selected menu is displayed as a flashing word. Navigate

to the menu required by using the +/- keys. When the menu

required is flashing, press the ENTER key. Depending on the menu

selected, there may be a list of choices presented. Use the same

navigation method to select the the desired screen (refer to the

Menu System diagram).

6.1.1 CHANGING SETTINGS (EDIT MENU)

To change a setting such as display contrast, go to the EDIT menu

and use the +/- keys to navigate to the setting to change. Once

this setting is displayed (e.g. Contrast), press the ENTER key to go

into the edit mode. Use the +/- keys to change the setting, press

the ENTER key to store the new setting.

NOTE:

If the ENTER key is not pressed to save the new setting, it will

only be saved temporarily. The next time the battery is discon-

nected, the setting will revert back to the old setting.

Contents

Main EcoGen 6kW Generator Owner's Manual Model 005818-0 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION n READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY Data Label Sample SAFETY RULES CONTENTS n n GENERAL HAZARDS EXHAUST HAZARDS ELECTRICAL HAZARDS FIRE HAZARDS EXPLOSION HAZARDS STANDARDS INDEX n 1.1 UNPACKING/INSPECTION 1.2 PROTECTION SYSTEMS 1.3 EMISSION INFORMATION 1.4 THE GENERATOR Figure 1.1 * 6kW, V-twin, GT-530 Engine (door removed) Figure 1.2 * Data Label Sample 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS 1.5.1 GENERATOR n 1.8 FUEL CONSUMPTION 1.9 LOCATION 1.9.1 GENERATOR Figure 1.3 + Generator Clearances 1.9.2 NEW INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR STATIONARY AIR-COOLED GENERATORS Figure 1.4 + Installation Guidelines 1.10 BATTERY REQUIREMENTS n n n 1.11 BATTERY INSTALLATION Figure 1.5 + Battery Cable Connections 1.12 THE BATTERY Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments n 1.13 BATTERY CHARGER 2.1 ACTIVATE THE GENERATOR 2.2 BEFORE INITIAL START-UP 2.3 ELECTRICAL CHECKS Post Installation Start-up and Adjustments ACTIVATION CHART n 2.4 GENERATOR TESTS UNDER LOAD 2.5 CHECKING AUTOMATIC OPERATION 3.1 CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE 3.1.1 USING THE AUTO/OFF/MANUAL SWITCH 3.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION 3.3 SEQUENCE OF AUTOMATIC OPERATION 3.3.1 REMOTE START ON 3.3.2 CRANKING Choke Operation 3.4 SIDE COMPARTMENT 3.4.1 MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER Figure 3.2 A Side Compartment Figure 3.3 A Open Side Compartment 3.5 PROTECTION SYSTEMS High Engine Temperature (Shutdown Alarm 7 Auto Reset) Over Crank (Shutdown Alarm) Figure 3. 4 7 Low Oil Pressure and High Temperature Switches Over Speed (Shutdown Alarm) RPM Sense Loss (Shutdown Alarm) n 4.2 CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL n Figure 4.1 + Oil Dipstick and Fill Oil Fill Oil Dipstick Oil Drain Hose 4.4 CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR CLEANER Figure 4.3 ? Setting the Spark Plug Gap Figure 4.2 ; Engine Air Cleaner 4.5 SPARK PLUGS 4.6 BATTERY MAINTENANCE n n 4.7 ADJUSTING GT-530 VALVE CLEARANCE Figure 4.4 - Valve Clearance Adjustment 4.8 COOLING SYSTEM Figure 4.5 9 Cooling Vent Locations 4.11.2 RETURN TO SERVICE 4.11.3 ACCESSORIES 4.12 SERVICE SCHEDULE ATTENTION: It is recommended that all service work be performed by the nearest Dealer. Troubleshooting 5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Correction Appendix 6.1 MENU SYSTEM NAVIGATION 6.1.1 CHANGING SETTINGS (EDIT MENU) Appendix + / - ENTER ESC Page Page Page Installation Diagram ECO GEN - TYPICAL OFF-GRID APPLICATION SYSTEM DIAGRAM 28 Generac Power Systems, Inc. 28 28 Page Page Notes MANUFACTURER5S WARRANTY COVERAGE: OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1-800-333-1322 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY EMISSION RELATED PARTS MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (IF EQUIPPED): GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR "ECO GEN AIR-COOLED AUTOMATIC STANDBY GENERATORS" WARRANTY SCHEDULE GUIDELINES THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING: