Generac Power Systems PWRcell X11400 Series, Owner'S Manual

Introduction and Safety

Owner’s Manual for Generac PWRCell Inverter

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Section 1: Introduction and Safety

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Generac PWRcell™ Inverter. 
The Generac PWRcell Inverter is a storage-ready 
inverter that connects to the Generac PV Link™ and 
Generac PWRcell Batteries to form the Generac 
PWRcell system.
This owner’s manual provides instructions for 
programming, configuring, registering and 
commissioning the Generac PWRcell Inverter. See the 
Generac PWRcell Inverter Installation Manual for 
installation instructions.
The information in this manual is accurate based on 
products produced at the time of publication. The manu-
facturer reserves the right to make technical updates, 
corrections, and product revisions at any time without 
notice.

Read This Manual Thoroughly

If  any  section  of  this  manual  is  not  understood,  contact 
the  nearest  Independent  Authorized  Service  Dealer 
(IASD) or Generac Customer Service at 1-888-436-3722 
(1-888-GENERAC), or visit 

www.generac.com

 for assis-

tance. The owner is responsible for correct maintenance 
and safe use of the unit.
This  manual  must  be  used  in  conjunction  with  all  other 
supporting  product  documentation  supplied  with  the 
product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS for future reference. This 
manual contains important instructions that must be fol-
lowed during placement, operation, and maintenance of 
the unit and its components. Always supply this manual 
to any individual that will use this unit, and instruct them 
on  how  to  correctly  start,  operate,  and  stop  the  unit  in 
case of emergency.

Safety Rules

The  manufacturer  cannot  anticipate  every  possible  cir-
cumstance that might involve a hazard. The alerts in this 
manual,  and  on  tags  and  decals  affixed  to  the  unit,  are 
not  all  inclusive.  If  using  a  procedure,  work  method,  or 
operating technique that the manufacturer does not spe-
cifically  recommend,  verify  that  it  is  safe  for  others  and 
does not render the equipment unsafe.

Throughout  this  publication,  and  on  tags  and  decals 
affixed to the unit, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and 
NOTE  blocks  are  used  to  alert  personnel  to  special 
instructions  about  a  particular  operation  that  may  be 
hazardous if performed incorrectly or carelessly. Observe 
them carefully. Alert definitions are as follows:

(000001)

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
will result in death or serious injury.

(000002)

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.

(000003)

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTE: 

Notes contain additional information important to 

a  procedure  and  will  be  found  within  the  regular  text  of 
this manual.

These  safety  alerts  cannot  eliminate  the  hazards  that 
they indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with 
the  special  instructions  while  performing  the  action  or 
service are essential to preventing accidents.

How to Obtain Service

For assistance, contact the nearest Independent Autho-
rized  Service  Dealer  (IASD)  or  Generac  Customer  Ser-
vice  at  1-888-436-3722  (1-888-GENERAC),  or  visit 

www.generac.com

. 

When contacting an IASD or Generac Customer Service, 
always supply the complete model and serial number of 
the  unit  as  given  on  its  data  decal  located  on  the  unit. 
Record the model and serial numbers in the spaces pro-
vided on the front cover of this manual.

(000100a)

WARNING

Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to 
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.