Section 7: Control Panel/Start-up/Testing
Control Panel Interface
DANGER
Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and
render unit inoperable before working on unit.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
Before performing any maintenance on the generator, set
to OFF, remove fuses, and disconnect battery cables to
prevent accidental start up. Disconnect the cable from
the battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or (–)
first, then remove the POSITIVE, POS or (+) cable.
When reconnecting the cables, connect the POSITIVE
cable first, the NEGATIVE cable last.
Using the AUTO/MANUAL/OFF Buttons
Button
Description of Operation
Selecting this button activates fully automatic
system operation. Automatic operation allows the
unit to automatically start and exercise the
Auto
generator according to the exercise timer settings
Setting The Exercise Timer
(see
This button shuts down the engine and also pre-
Off
vents automatic operation and exercise of the unit.
This button will crank and start the generator.
Manual
Transfer to standby power will not occur unless
there is a utility failure.
Figure 7-1. Generator Control Panel
Generator Set-up
When battery power is applied to the generator during
the installation process, the controller will light up.
However, the generator still needs to be activated before
it will automatically run in the event of a power outage.
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz Synergy Generator™
Activation
To receive the activation code, you must have the unit serial
number and go to: www.generac.com, "Service & Support"
Tab and then "Activate Your Home Standby" under the
"Generac Owners" list. You can also receive an activation
code by calling 1-888-9ACTIVATE (1-888-922-8482).
(000191)
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 to activate again, even if you disconnect the
generator battery, fuse and battery charge circuit (T1 60
Hz / T1 & T2 50 Hz).
After obtaining your activation code, please complete the
following steps at the generator's control panel:
1. Upon first power up of the generator, the display
interface will begin an installation wizard.
NOTE: If the unit has already been powered up, it will be
necessary to disconnect the generator battery, fuse and
battery charge circuit (T1 60 Hz / T1 & T2 50Hz).
2. The installation wizard will prompt the user to set
the fuel type and after choosing fuel type and
"Enter", the display will then annunciate "Activate
me (ENT) or ESC" to run in MANUAL.
).
3. Press Enter and use the up/down arrows and the
enter keys to put the activation code in.
NOTE: If you push ESC to run in MANUAL, the unit will
not function in AUTO. To enter the activation code at a
later time, it will be necessary to disconnect the generator
battery, fuse and battery charge circuit (T1).
If the unit is not activated, the install wizard will only allow
the programming to operate the generator. These
settings are: Current Date/Time and Exercise Day/Time
and annunciate "NOT ACTIVATED".
It the unit is activated, the install wizard will allow further
programming parameters and Auto operation. The
maintenance intervals will be initialized when the
exercise time is entered. The exercise settings can be
changed at any time via the EDIT menu. If the 12 volt
battery is disconnected or the fuse removed, the
installation wizard will operate upon power restoration.
The only difference is the display will only prompt the
customer for the current Time and Date.
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