UL GenerLink, Operating Manual

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Problem
After the generator is turned off and utility power is present, the house load
begins to cycle on and off.
Cause
While connected to the generator, GenerLink
™
may have suffered an internal
failure.
Solution
1. Reduce the load by turning off all circuit breakers in the house.
2. Reconnect and restart the generator.
3. Restore load equal to the capacity of generator.
4. Operate household loads using your generator.
5. Call for service. (Refer to the Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
6. Do not, under any conditions, attempt to remove or repair GenerLink
™
yourself.
Status Lights
Status Lights
GenerLink
™
is equipped with one blue status light, one green status light, one
yellow status light, and one red fault status light. (See Diagram 1)
In the event of a power outage, none of the status lights will be
illuminated until generator power is provided.
Green Status Light
Green Status Light
When the green status light is illuminated utility power is present. This
represents a normal condition. If normal utility-supplied power is present in
your home (you are not powering your home with a generator) and the green
status light is NOT illuminated, maintenance is required and the unit must be
serviced. Do not, under any conditions, attempt to remove or repair
GenerLink
™
yourself. (Refer to Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
Red Status Light
Red Status Light
The red status light indicates an abnormal condition exists and GenerLink
™
’s
safety circuits were initiated. Illumination of the red status light does not
indicate an unsafe condition exists. It is normal for the red status light to
momentarily illuminate when GenerLink
™
cycles between generator and
utility power.
If the red fault status light is illuminated continuously, DO NOT CONNECT a
generator to GenerLink
™
. Service is required, immediately contact your Utility
or the Approved Installer. (Refer to the Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
Y
Y
ellow Status Light
ellow Status Light
The yellow light indicates that the household load is greater than 30 amps. It is
normal for the yellow status light to be illuminated while utility power is
present. The load must be reduced before the GenerLink
™
unit can be operated
with a portable generator. Reduce the load by turning off circuit breakers in the
breaker panel.
Blue Status Light Blue Status Light
When the blue status light is illuminated, generator power is present. This
represents that the generator is properly connected to the GenerLink
™
and providing
generator power.
!
WARNING
If the green status light is NOT illuminated when
utility power is present, or the red fault status
light IS illuminated, a potential hazardous
condition may exist. Contact your electric utility
or authorized installer.
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