Briggs & Stratton 6kVA Generating Set, Operator'S Manual

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Setting Exercise Timer
The generating set is equipped with an exercise
timer. During the 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).
The generating set will only enter the exercise cycle if
the unit is in the AUTO mode and this exact procedure
is followed.
To set the exercise timer:
NOTICE The generating set is set with a deservice
code exercise cycle setting of Tuesday at 2:00 P.M,
Central Time. To change the cycle setting, proceed to
the following steps:
1. Choose the day and time you want your
generating set to exercise.
2. Press and hold the left arrow and right arrow
simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter the General
Set-Up program mode. See General Set-Up flow
chart in Menu Section.
3. Verify and/or set the time and date on the unit.
4. Go to the SET EXERCISE prompt and hit the “OK”
button.
NOTICE Items will flash until they are selected.
SELECT DAY: Use the left or right arrow to toggle
through the days of the week, Once the day is
selected, hit the “OK” button.
SELECT HOUR: Use the left or right arrow
to toggle through between 1 and 12. Choose
the hour of day you want the generating set to
exercise then hit the “OK” button.
SELECT MINUTE: Use the left of right arrow to
toggle between :00 and :59. Choose the minute
of the day you want the generating set to exercise
then hit the “OK” button.
SELECT AM/PM: Use the left of right arrow to
toggle between AM and PM. Once chosen, hit the
“OK” button.
NOTICE During the weekly exercise cycle, the
generating set will run for 20 minutes, but it will
not supply power to the home. During the exercise
cycle, the in-home monitor will continue blinking the
Generating set READY green LED.
If you want to change the day and time the unit
exercises, simply perform the procedure again.
To turn off the generating set exercise cycle, go to
the OFF selection within the day of the week menu
and press OK. The display will then scroll: EXERCISE
CYCLE OFF.
CAUTION With the system switch set to AUTO ,
the engine could crank and start at any
time without warning, resulting in minor or
moderate injury.
• To prevent possible injury that may be caused by
such sudden starts, always set the system switch to
OFF if performing maintenance on the system.
• Remove the 15 Amp fuse before working on or
around the generating set or transfer switch.