GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEMS User Manual

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Maintenance
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
in Operation.
Servicing the 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.
Fault Description Fault Codes
Low battery voltage FC_1
Low oil pressure FC_2
Low voltage FC_3
Engine does not start FC_4
Low frequency FC_5
Engine overspeed FC_6
High temperature FC_7
Transfer switch fault FC_8
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 home 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.
Low Battery Voltage (FC_1)
This fault is indicated by fault code FC_1. 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.
Fault Detection System
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GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEMS Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	HOME GENERATOR SYSTEMS
Category	Inverter
Language	English