Operation
Owner’s Manual for PWRgenerator Air-Cooled Generators
15
Auxiliary Shutdown Switch
All generators are equipped with an external means of
shutting down the generator which complies with the lat-
est NEC code requirement. Primary generator shutdown
sequence is described in
While Under Load or During a Utility Outage
.
See
. An auxiliary shutdown switch (A) is
located on the exterior of the generator back panel. This
auxiliary shutdown switch shuts down generator and dis-
ables restarts.
Figure 3-6. External Auxiliary Shutdown Switch
(all models)
NOTE:
Whenever possible, perform primary shutdown
procedure before disabling generator with auxiliary shut-
down switch.
NOTE:
Generator will not start if auxiliary shutdown
switch is OPEN (O). Controller displays an “Auxiliary
Shutdown” alarm, and red LED “Alarm” light illuminates.
Set auxiliary shutdown switch to CLOSED (I) to clear this
condition. Clear alarm by pressing OFF button, and then
ENTER. The generator can then be placed in AUTO or
MANUAL.
Control Panel Interface
See
. The control panel interface (A) is located
under the enclosure lid. Verify both left and right side
locks are unlocked before attempting to lift lid of enclo-
sure. Open lid as directed in
Figure 3-7. Generator Control Panel
The 7.5A fuse is located beneath rubber cover (B) to the
right of the control panel.
Verify both left and right side locks are securely out of the
way before closing unit.
All appropriate panels must be in place during any opera-
tion of the generator. This includes operation by a servic-
ing technician while conducting troubleshooting pro-
cedures.
Using the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL
Interface
NOTE:
Damage caused by mis-wiring of interconnect
wires is not warrantable.
NOTE:
Select OFF button before selecting desired mode
button.
Equipment Damage. The auxiliary shutdown switch
is not to be used to power down the unit under
normal operating circumstances. Doing so will
result in equipment damage.
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CAUTION
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A
Button
Description of Operation
AUTO
Activates fully automatic system operation.
Allows unit to automatically start and exercise
generator according to exercise timer.
Enables automatic remote operation. Generator
will power up and run to charge PWRcell Bat-
tery when battery state of charge (SoC) falls
below a predetermined threshold or PWRcell
Inverter provides a remote start signal. PWRcell
Inverter may apportion power generated to both
the PWRcell Battery and AC voltage.
Green LED flashes when generator is providing
power.
OFF
Shuts down engine and prevents automatic
operation of unit.
MANUAL
Cranks and starts generator. Power is only sup-
plied to the PWRcell Battery if there is demand
from PWRcell Inverter.
Blue LED illuminates when unit starts outputting
power to the PWRcell Inverter.
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A
B
