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The home generator is equipped with an exercise timer that
will start and exercise the system once every seven days.
During this exercise period, the unit runs for approximately
20 minutes and then shuts down. Electrical load transfer
DOES NOT
occur during the exercise cycle (unless an utility
power outage occurs).
A button on the control panel is labeled “SET EXERCISE”
(see
System Control Panel
). The specific day and the specific
time of day this button is pressed is programmed into the
control board memory. This date and time is then used
to automatically initiate the system exercise cycle. The
“SET EXERCISE” legend on the control panel will flash until the
set exercise cycle is set.
To perform the Set Exercise procedure:
1. Choose the day and time you want your home
generator to exercise.
2. On that day and time, press and hold “SET EXERCISE”
for three seconds.
NOTE
: “SET EXERCISE” will flash until the button is
pressed for three seconds, then “SET EXERCISE” will
illuminate for 5 seconds, and finally turn off.
3. The unit will then start and run it’s 20 minute
exercise cycle.
For example, if you press SET EXERCISE on Sunday morning
at 10:00 AM, the unit will run an immediate exercise
cycle and an exercise cycle every following Sunday at
10:00 AM (+/- 1/2 hour).
NOTE
: “Set Exercise” will only work if the unit is in the
AUTO
mode and this exact procedure is followed. The exerciser will
need to be re-set if the 15 Amp fuse is removed or changed,
or if the starting battery is disconnected.
If you want to change the day and time the unit exercises,
simply perform the “Set Exercise” procedure at the exact
weekday and time you want it to take place.
Setting Exercise Timer
Checking Automatic Operation
To check the system for proper automatic operation,
proceed as follows:
1. Turn
OFF
main distribution panel circuit breaker
sending power to automatic transfer switch.
When utility voltage is lost and the sensor has timed
out, the engine will crank and start. 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 utility power after a 5 minute minimum run time
and utility power is available.
4. The generator will run for one additional minute for
engine cool down, then will 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 and will
supply power to the transfer switch when utility power is lost.
Not
for
Reproduction
