Generac 25/30kW Manual Do Utilizador

CONTROL PANEL INTERFACE

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 With the switch set to AUTO, the engine may 

crank and start at any time without warning. 

Such automatic starting occurs when utility 

power source voltage drops below a preset 

level or during the normal exercise cycle. To 

prevent possible injury that might be caused 

by such sudden starts, always set the switch 

to OFF and remove the fuse before work-

ing on or around the generator or transfer 

switch. Then, place a “DO NOT OPERATE” 

tag on the generator panel and on the trans-

fer switch.

1.  “AUTO” Position – Selecting this switch activates fully auto-

matic system operation. It also allows the unit to automati-

cally start and exercise the engine every seven days with the 

setting of the exercise timer (see the Setting the Exercise 

Timer section).

2.  “OFF” Position – This switch position shuts down the engine. 

This position also prevents automatic operation.

3.  “MANUAL” Position – Set the switch to MANUAL to crank 

and start the engine. Transfer to standby power will not occur 

unless there is a utility failure.

ACTIVATE THE GENERATOR

When battery power is applied to the generator during the instal-

lation process, the controller will turn ON and the LCD screen will 

illuminate. However, the generator still needs to be activated before 

it will automatically run in the event of a power outage.
Activating the generator is a simple one time process that is guided 

by the controller screen prompts. Once the product is activated, 

the controller screen will not prompt you again, even if you discon-

nect the generator battery.
To obtain the activation code, record the generator serial number 

and log onto www.activategen.com or call 1-888-9ACTIVATE and 

follow the steps to retrieve the activation code.
After obtaining your activation code, please complete the following 

steps at the generator’s control panel in the Activation Chart on the 

following page.

Upon power up, this controller will go through a system self test 

which will check for the presence of utility voltage on the DC 

circuits. This is done to prevent damage if the installer mistakenly 

connects AC utility power sense wires into the DC terminal block. 

If utility voltage is detected, the controller will display a warning 

message and lock out the generator, preventing damage to the 

controller. Power to the controller must be removed to clear this 

warning.
Utility voltage must be turned on and present at the N1 and N2 

terminals inside the generator control panel for this test to be 

performed and pass.

WIRES IS NOT WARRANTABLE!
This test will be performed each time the controller is powered 

up.
Next, the user must enter the minimum settings to operate. These 

settings are current date and time and exercise day and time. The 

maintenance intervals will be initialized (i.e. started) the first time 

the clock is set. If the clock is never set at power up, the mainte-

nance intervals will be reset every time power is applied.
If a subsequent power loss (loss of battery power) occurs the 

Installation assistant will operate upon power restoration. The self 

test routine will be run and then the customer will be required to 

re-enter the time and date, as this is not retained during a power 

loss. The unit will not require re-activation.

DISPLAY INTERFACE MENUS

The LCD display is organized as detailed below:
•  The “Home” page, this page is the default page which will be 

displayed if no keys are pressed for 30 seconds. This page 

normally shows the current Status message and the current 

date and time. The highest priority active Alarm and/or Warning 

will be automatically posted on this page as well as flashing 

the backlight when such an event is detected. In the case of 

multiple Alarms or Warnings, only the first message will be 

displayed. To clear an Alarm or Warning, see the Protection 

Systems section - Clear Alarm.

•  The display backlight is normally off. If the user presses any 

key, the backlight will come on automatically and remain on for 

30 seconds after the last key was pressed.

•  The “Main Menu” page will allow the user to navigate to all other 

pages or sub-menus by using the Left/Right and Enter keys. 

This page can be accessed at any time with several presses of 

the dedicated Escape key. Each press of the Escape key takes 

you back to the previous menu until the main menu is reached. 

This page displays the following options: HISTORY; STATUS; 

EDIT; AND DEBUG. (See the Appendix - "Menu System".)

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