Generac 6551 Portable Generator User Manual


 
12 Automatic Standby Generator Owner’s Manual
Figure 3-2: Generator Control Panel
3.2 — Using the Auto/Off/Manual Buttons
NOTE: Damage caused by mis-wiring of the interconnect wires is not warrantable.
3.3 — Interface Menu Displays
The LCD display:
3.3.1— Menu System Navigation
To get to the MENU, use the “Escape” button from any page. It may require pressing it many times before getting to the MENU page. Navigate to
the desired menu by using the
/ buttons. When the desired menu is displayed and flashing, press the “Enter” button. See Figure 3-3.
Button Description of Operation
Auto
Selecting this button activates fully auto
matic system operation.
Automatic operation
allows the unit
to
automati
cally
star
t
and exercise the generator according to the exercise timer
(see
the Setting the Exercise
Timer
section).
Off This button shuts down the generator and also prevents automatic operation and exercise of the unit.
Manual This button will crank and start the generator. Transfer to standby power will not occur unless there is a utility
failure.
Feature Description
HOME page The default page which will be displayed if no buttons are pressed for 60 seconds. This page normally shows the current Status
message and the current date and time. The highest priority active Alarm/Warning will be automatically posted on this page as
well as flashing the backlight when such a condition is detected. In the case of multiple Alarms/Warnings, only the first message
will be displayed. To clear an Alarm or Warning, press the OFF button and then press the ENTER key.
Display Backlight Normally off. If the operator presses any button, the backlight will automatically light and remain on for 30 seconds.
MAIN MENU page Allows the operator to navigate to all other pages or sub-menus by using the Arrows and Enter buttons. This page can be
accessed at any time with several presses of the dedicated Escape button. Each press of the Escape button takes the operator
to the previous menu until the MAIN MENU displays. This page contains information for - History; Status; Edit; Debug.