Setting The Exercise Timer; Before Initial Start-Up; Installation Wizard; Interconnect System Self Test Feature - Generac 8 kW Directries De Instalación

Section 7: Control Panel/Start-up/Testing
before the load is applied. If the temperature is at or
above 50 ºF, the generator will startup with the normal
warm-up delay of 6 seconds.

Setting The Exercise Timer

This generator is equipped with a configurable exercise
timer. There are two settings for the exercise timer.
• Day/Time: Once set, the generator will start and
exercise for the period defined, on the day of the
week and at the time of day specified. During this
exercise period, the unit runs for approximately 5
or 12 minutes, depending on the model, (see
Table 7-1) and then shuts down.
Generator Size
Exercise Speed
Exercise
Frequency Options
Exercise Duration
NOTE: The exercise feature will operate only when the
generator is placed in the AUTO mode and will not work
unless this procedure is performed. The current date/time
will need to be reset every time the 12 volt battery is
disconnected and then reconnected, and/or when the
fuse is removed.

Before Initial Start-up

NOTE: These units have been run and tested at the
factory prior to being shipped and do not require any type
of break-in.
Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of
engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so
could result in engine damage.
NOTE: This unit comes filled with 30 weight organic oil
from the factory. Check the oil level and add the
appropriate viscosity and amount if necessary.

Installation Wizard

Upon power-up, the Installation Wizard immediately
appears. It allows the user to input generator settings.
Figure 7-2.
The Installation Wizard will start every time AC and DC
power are removed and re-applied to the generator.
26
8 kW
3600 rpm
Weekly/Bi-Weekly/ Weekly/Bi-Weekly/
Monthly
12 minutes
CAUTION
(000135)
• Exercise frequency (how often the exercise will
take place): It can be set to WEEKLY, BIWEEKLY
or MONTHLY. If MONTHLY is selected, the day of
the month must be selected from 1-28. The
generator will exercise on that day each month.
Transfer of loads to the generator output does not
occur during the exercise cycle unless utility power
is lost.
NOTE: If the installer tests the generator prior to
installation, press the "enter" button to skip setting up the
exercise timer.
Table 7-1.
11 kW 16 kW / 20 kW
3600 rpm
Weekly/Bi-Weekly/
Monthly
12 minutes

Interconnect System Self Test Feature

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.
NOTE: All appropriate panels must be in place during
any operation of the generator. This includes operation
by a servicing
troubleshooting procedures.

Before starting, complete the following:

Verify that the generator is OFF.
1.
Set the generator main circuit breaker to OFF or
2.
OPEN.
Turn off all breakers that will be powered by the
3.
generator.
Check the engine crankcase oil level and, if
4.
necessary, fill to the dipstick FULL mark with the
recommended oil. Do not fill above the FULL mark.
Check the fuel supply. Gaseous fuel lines must
5.
have been properly purged and leak tested in
accordance with applicable fuel-gas codes. All fuel
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz Air-cooled Generators
2400 rpm 1950 rpm
Weekly/Bi-Weekly/
Monthly
5 minutes 5 minutes
technician, while
22 kW
Monthly
conducting