GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 12000 WATT Operator's Manual

Also see for 12000: Installation and start-up manual Instructions for installation, use and maintenance

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GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 12000 WATT Operator's Manual Manual pdf 12 page image

12ADBECFCompare this control panel illustration with your generator to familiarize yourselfwith the location of these important controls:System Control PanelA - SET EXERCISE— Used to set the exercise cycle starttime and day-of-the-week. Exercise cycle only occurs inAUTO mode.B – MANUAL OVER-RIDE— With system switch in AUTOposition, push the manual over-ride switch to start thegenerator. To turn off the generator, push and hold themanual over-ride switch again until engine stops.C - 15 Amp Fuse — Protects the home generator DC controlcircuits. If the fuse has ‘blown’ (melted open) or wasremoved, the engine cannot crank or start. Replace thefuse using only an identical ATO 15A fuse.D - System Switch — This two-position switch is the mostimportant control on the system and is used as follows:• “AUTO” position is the normal operating position. If autility power outage is sensed, the system will start thegenerator. When utility power is restored, AUTO letsthe engine stabilize internal temperatures, shuts off thegenerator, and waits for the next utility power outage.• “OFF” position turns off running generator, preventsunit from starting and resets any detected faults.E - Digital Display — Displays the total number of hoursthe generator has been running and fault codes. Usedto schedule maintenance tasks and for troubleshootingoperational problems with the home generator. Aconstant number displayed indicates the total hours ofoperation. Fault conditions will flash “FC” followed by afault code number. All fault conditions are described inFault Detection System.F - Circuit Breaker — Protects the generator from shorts andother over-current conditions. Must be ON to supply powerto the automatic transfer switch.Not forReproduction