Generac Power Systems G007006-0, Owners & Installation Manual

General Information and Setup

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Owner’s/Installation Manual for SMM

Table 2-2. Lockout Switch Settings

Lockout Switch 

Setting

Mode 

Selector 

Jumper 

Position

Mode

Function

LOCKOUT LOAD ON 

GENERATOR

A

Generator

Module sheds load and does not reconnect until utility returns. This setting
is considered standard for most installations.

LOCKOUT LOAD ON 

GENERATOR

B

Generator

Module sheds load and does not reconnect until utility returns. This setting 
is recommended for installations in areas with unstable utility power.

LOCKOUT LOAD ON 

GENERATOR

A or B

Utility

Power is available on module output.

LOCKOUT DISABLED 

A or B

Generator

Module  operates  with  standard  load  shed  logic.  See 

Table 2-1

  for  more

information.

LOCKOUT DISABLED 

A or B

Utility

Power is available on module output.

NOTE:

 Duration of Return to Utility timer is longer in Mode B.

Table 2-3. LED States

State

LED State

Mode

Note

Shed

1 second flash 

(1 On – 1 Off)

Generator

Module detected an overload and shed its load. This state only occurs in
generator mode, or during a first time utility power-up for five minutes of
initial operation.

Lockout 

(30 minutes)

3 second flash 

(3 On – 3 Off)

Generator

Module detected an overload while trying to recover from a shed situation.
Operation is disabled for 30 minutes. This state only occurs in generator
mode.

Lockout 

Switch Active

6 second flash 

(6 On – 6 Off)

Generator

Module output is disabled and there is no power to the appliance while in
generator mode and generator is overloaded. Lockout switch must be ON.
See 

Table 2-2

.

Lockout 

Switch Active

ON

Utility

Lockout  switch  operates  in  generator  mode  only.  It  has  no  function  in
utility  mode.  LED  is  solid,  indicating  load  is  connected.  Lockout  switch
must be ON. See 

Table 2-2

.

Normal

ON

Generator or 

Utility

Indicates appliance has power. This is the default in utility mode. It is the
normal  operating  state  in  generator  mode  when  an  overload  is  not
detected.

Test

1 second flash

Generator or 

Utility

Test button triggers a typical shed condition and overrides all other states
except generator lockout switch ACTIVE state.

NOTE:

 Actual test time varies depending on SMM priority setting. Use the

following formula to calculate test time:

Time = (P-1) x 15 seconds, where P represents priority setting.

Example: SMM Priority 6 test time = (6-1) x 15 seconds, or 75 seconds.