Troubleshooting
Generator Troubleshooting
Table 8-2. Generator Troubleshooting
Active Alarm
LED
NONE
GREEN
HIGH
RED
TEMPERATURE
OVERLOAD
RED
REMOVE LOAD
RPM SENSE
RED
LOSS
NOT
NONE
ACTIVATED
None
GREEN
LOW OIL
RED
PRESSURE
RPM SENSE
RED
LOSS
OVERCRANK
RED
LOW VOLTS
RED
REMOVE LOAD
FUSE PROBLEM
RED
OVERSPEED
RED
UNDER
RED
VOLTAGE
UNDERSPEED
RED
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Things to
Problem
Check
Unit running in
Check
AUTO but no
Generator
power in house.
Disconnect
circuit breaker.
Unit shuts down
Check the
during operation.
LEDs/Screen for
alarms.
Unit shuts down
Check the
during operation.
LEDs/Screen for
alarms.
Unit was running
Check the
and shuts down,
LEDs/Screen for
attempts to
alarms.
restart.
Unit will not start
See if screen
in AUTO with 2-
says unit not
wire start signal.
activated.
Unit will not start
Check screen
in AUTO with 2-
for start delay
wire start signal.
countdown.
Unit will not start
Check the
in AUTO with 2-
LEDs/Screen for
wire start signal.
alarms.
Unit will not start
Check the
in AUTO with 2-
LEDs/Screen for
wire start signal.
alarms.
Unit will not start
Check the
in AUTO with 2-
LEDs/Screen for
wire start signal.
alarms.
Unit will not start
Check the
in AUTO with 2-
LEDs/Screen for
wire start signal.
alarms.
Unit will not start
Check the
in AUTO with 2-
LEDs/Screen for
wire start signal.
alarms.
Unit will not start
Check the
in AUTO with 2-
LEDs/Screen for
wire start signal.
alarms.
Unit will not start
Check the
in AUTO with 2-
LEDs/Screen for
wire start signal.
alarms.
Unit will not start
Check the
in AUTO with 2-
LEDs/Screen for
wire start signal.
alarms.
Solution
Contact Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer if
Generator Disconnect circuit breaker is in the ON position.
Check ventilation around the intake, exhaust and rear of
generator. Contact s Independent Authorized Servicing
Dealer if no obstruction is found.
Clear alarm and remove household loads from the generator.
Put back in AUTO and restart.
Clear alarm and remove household loads from the generator.
Put back in AUTO and restart. If problem returns, contact
Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer to investigate
possible fuel issue.
Activation
Refer to
.
If the start up delay is greater than expected, contact
Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer to adjust from 2 to
1500 seconds.
Check oil level. Add oil per Owner's Manual. Contact
Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer if oil level is
correct.
Clear alarm. Navigate to the BATTERY MENU on the control
pad LCD. Contact Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer
if battery is GOOD. Replace battery If CHECK BATTERY is
displayed.
Check fuel line shutoff valve is in the ON position. Clear
alarm. Attempt to start the unit in MANUAL. If it does not start
or starts and runs rough, contact Independent Authorized
Servicing Dealer.
Clear alarm and remove household loads from the generator.
Set back to AUTO and restart.
Check ATO 7.5 Amp fuse. Replace with same type fuse if
bad. Contact Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer if fuse
is good.
Contact Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer.
Contact Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer.
Contact Independent Authorized Servicing Dealer.
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator