Q. What maintenance is required for GenerLink
™
?
A. Twice a year test the GenerLink
™ unit with the GenerLok™ power cord to
ensure connectivity. If GenerLok™ cord does not snap into place, use a
dielectric grease only on the four small ball bearings located on the
GenerLink™ connector. Do not use WD40 on any components of the
GenerLink™ or GenerLok™ power cord.
Q. What happens if the generator gets overloaded?
A. Your generator should have a circuit breaker that will activate in the event
of an overload. If it does not have this feature, it is not suit-able for use with
GenerLink
™
. If the generator’s circuit breaker trips, turn off all the household
circuit breakers in your breaker panel, reset the circuit breaker on the
generator, and restart the generator. Please refer to your generator owner’s
manual for complete instructions on the safe operation of your generator.
Q. Where should the generator be placed?
A. Remember, generator exhaust gases contain deadly carbon monoxide. The
generator should never be operated inside, this includes basements, crawl spaces
and/or attached garages. Please consult your generator owner’s manual for
complete instructions on the safe location for and operation of your generator.
Q. What is a power cord?
A. A power cord consists of:
a standard GenerLok
™
connector that will attach to GenerLink
™
,
a four wire, 10 gauge with MA23 cable that is
insulated, heavy duty, outdoor rated, fire and water-resistant and
is appropriate for cords up to 60 feet for a 30-amp circuit
an appropriate NEMA connector for your generator.
Your generator may have a 30-amp 4 prong, 120/240-volt output that will
require a L14-30-amp, NEMA connector. The length of the power cord should
be as close to the actual measured distance from the meter to the generator as
possible in order to maintain your generator’s power quality.
Q. What if my generator connector does not have a straight or locking
L14-30 connector?
A. Some generators are fitted with connectors that are not L14-30. Consult
with your local utility or a GenerLink
™
Authorized Reseller to determine if
your generator can be used to connect with GenerLink
™
.
Q. What happens if I want GenerLink
™
removed from my home?
A. To remove, replace, or repair your GenerLink
™
, you must contact an
Approved Installer. Only technicians authorized by the electric utility or
licensed electricians may have access to GenerLink
™
. Do not, under any
conditions, attempt to remove and/or repair GenerLink
™
yourself.
Start-Up Procedures
Start-Up Procedures
The following are the start-up procedures for GenerLink
™
. For generator start-
up procedures, please refer to the generator manufacturer owner’s manual.
STEP 1.
Turn off all of the circuit breakers in your breaker panel. (See Diagram 2)
STEP 2
. Move your generator into position to be con-
nected to GenerLink
™
. Using the GenerLok™ power
cord, insert the four-blade plug on the connecting cord
into the L30-amp, 120/240-volt outlet on the generator.
Do not attempt to connect your generator using a connection cord that
is not fitted with GenerLok
™
. Do not attempt to connect to a three-
blade generator outlet or one rated higher than 30-amps. (See the
GenerLok
™
Power Cord section of this manual)
STEP 3.
To plug the GenerLok
™
power cord, align with the front of the
GenerLink
™
receptacle. Insert the connector, there will be a snapping sound
when the connector locks in place. (See Diagram 3)
Note: GenerLok
™
cannot be connected successfully:
■
if the connector does not lock in place (no snapping sound)
Diagram 3
4
21
Diagram 2
GenerLok
™
Connector
GenerLink
™
Receptacle
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