14
Maintenance
Servicing the System
Before performing any generator maintenance, always
perform the following steps:
1. Set generator’s circuit breaker to its
OFF
position.
2. Set control panel system switch to
OFF
.
3. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
4.
Utility voltage is present at generator control panel.
Disconnect power before servicing control panel by
removing the fuses from the transfer switch.
5. After all servicing has been completed, replace fuses in
transfer switch, replace 15 Amp fuse in control panel,
set system switch and circuit breaker ON and reset
exercise timer. See
Setting Exercise Timer
.
Fault Detection System
The generator may have to run for long periods of time
with no operator present. For that reason, the system is
equipped with sensors that automatically shut down the
generator in the event of potentially damaging conditions,
such as low oil pressure, high temperature, over speed, and
other conditions.
The generator’s control panel has a digital display that shows
fault codes, like “FC_1”. The table below lists the detected
fault, the fault code as displayed on the control panel, and
the number of LED flashes (also described as ‘blinks’) seen
on the remote LED indicator.
Fault Description
Fault Codes
LED Flashes
Low battery voltage
FC_1
1
Low oil pressure
FC_2
2
Low voltage
FC_3
3
Engine does not start
FC_4
4
Low frequency
FC_5
5
Engine overspeed
FC_6
6
High temperature
FC_7
7
Transfer switch fault
FC_8
8
The remote LED indicator is installed at a convenient inside
location. The LED will remain lit when the generator is in
AUTO
. Should a system fault be detected, the LED will turn
on and off in a series of blinks that identify the problem. The
blink pattern is repeated with a brief pause between each
series of blinks.
Reset Fault Detection System
The operator must reset the fault detection system each
time it activates. To do so, place the control panel system
switch in the
OFF
position for 30 seconds or more. Remedy
the fault condition, then return the residential generator to
service by placing the system switch in the
AUTO
position,
installing the 15 Amp fuse, and resetting the exercise timer.
See
Setting Exercise Timer
in
Operation
.
A description of each fault and suggested remedies are
as follows:
No LED - Discharged Battery
If there is a detected fault condition but the LED is
not blinking, this is because the battery is completely
discharged. To remedy the problem, remove the 15 Amp
fuse and disconnect the battery from the generator. Take
the battery to a local battery store for analysis. Reinstall
battery after it has been fully recharged, connecting the
NEGATIVE
cable last. Then reset the fault detection system,
as described earlier.
Low Battery Voltage (FC_1)
This fault is indicated by fault code FC_1 and one blink on
the LED indicator. This condition occurs if the generator
cannot start because the starting battery output power is
below that needed to crank the engine. Causes for this
problem may be a faulty battery or battery charge circuit.
To remedy the problem, contact your local service center to
check the battery charge output. Remove the 15 Amp fuse
and disconnect the battery from the generator. Take the
battery to a local battery store for analysis.
Reinstall the battery (replace if necessary - see
Battery
in
Final Installation Considerations
in the installation manual).
Then reset the fault detection system, as described earlier.
Low Oil Pressure (FC_2)
This fault is indicated by fault code FC_2 and two blinks on
the remote LED indicator. The unit is equipped with an oil
pressure switch that uses normally closed contacts held
open by engine oil pressure during operation. Should oil
pressure drop below the 8 psi range, switch contacts close
and the engine is shut down.
To remedy the low oil pressure condition, add the
recommended oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick.
If the low oil pressure condition still exists, the engine will
start, then shut down again. The fault code will appear and
the LED will flash. In this case, contact an authorized dealer.
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for
Reproduction