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3.6 SETTING THE EXERCISE TIMER
The generator is equipped with an exercise timer.
Once it is set, the generator will start and exercise
once every seven days, on the day of the week and at
the time of day the following sequence is completed.
During this exercise period, the unit runs for approx-
imately 12 minutes and then shuts down. Transfer of
loads to the generator output does not occur during
the exercise cycle.
A switch on the control panel (see Figure 3.1) permits
selection of the day and time for system exercise. To
select the desired day and time of day, the following
sequence must be performed at that time.
1. Verify that the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch is set
to AUTO.
2. Hold down the set timer switch until the genera-
tor starts (approximately 10 seconds) and then
release.
3. The generator will start and run for approximately
12 minutes and then shut down on its own. The
exerciser will then be set to run at that time of day
every week.
NOTE:
The exerciser will only work in the AUTO mode
and will not work unless this procedure is per-
formed. The exerciser will need to be reset every
time the 12-volt battery is disconnected and then
reconnected. The exerciser WILL NOT work if dip
switch 2 (Remote Not Auto) on the controller
printed circuit board is ON.
3.7 PROTECTION SYSTEMS
3.7.1 LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH
This switch (Figure 3.3) has normally closed contacts
that are held open by engine oil pressure during crank-
ing and operating. Should oil pressure drop below the
8 psi range, switch contacts close, and the engine
shuts down. The unit should not be restarted until oil
is added, and the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch must be
turned to OFF and then back to AUTO.
3.7.2 HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH
This switch’s contacts (Figure 3.3) close if the tem-
perature should exceed approximately 140º C (284º
F), initiating an engine shutdown. The generator will
automatically restart and the LED will reset once the
temperature has returned to a safe operating level.
Figure 3.3 – Low Oil Pressure and
High Temperature Switches
3.7.3 OVERCRANK
This feature prevents the generator from damaging
itself when it continually attempts to start and anoth-
er problem, such as no fuel supply, prevents it from
starting. The unit will crank and rest for a preset time
limit. Then, it will stop cranking, and the LED will
light indicating an overcrank failure. The
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch will need to be set to OFF
and then back to AUTO to reset the generator control
board.
NOTE:
If the fault is not repaired, the overcrank feature
will continue to activate.
3.7.3.1 Approximate Crank Cycle Times
• 15 seconds ON
• 7 seconds OFF
• 7 seconds ON
• 7 seconds OFF
• Repeat for 45 seconds
Approximately 90 seconds total
3.7.4 OVERSPEED
This feature protects the generator from damage by
shutting it down if it happens to run faster than the
preset limit. This protection also prevents the gener-
ator from supplying an output that could potentially
damage appliances connected to the generator cir-
cuit. Contact the nearest Generac Authorized Dealer
if this failure occurs.
Oil Filter
Oil
Drain
Hose
Low Oil Switch
High Temp Switch
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Section 3 — Operation
Guardian Air-cooled 7 kW, 12 kW and 15 kW Generators