User manual GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEMS

[. . . ] We're pleased that you've placed your confidence in the GE brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your home generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with home standby generators and how to avoid them. Because we do not necessarily know all the applications this equipment could be used for, it is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment. [. . . ] This engine is shipped from the factory pre-run and filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30). this allows for system operation in a wide range of temperature and climate conditions. Before starting the engine, check oil level as described in the engine manual. WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. With the battery installed, all wiring to transfer switch and home generator completed, utility power supplied to the automatic transfer switch, and the unit in AUTO mode, the battery receives a trickle charge while the engine is not running. The trickle charge cannot be used to recharge a battery that is completely discharged. The 15 Amp fuse was removed at the factory to prevent the unit from starting during shipping. Your installer will ensure the fuse is properly installed upon completion of the installation. The installer must supply a valve-regulated, rechargeable 12 volt DC starting battery. CAUTION With the system switch set to AUTO, the engine may crank and start at any time without warning. To prevent possible injury that may be caused by such sudden starts, always set the system switch to OFF if performing maintenance on the system. Remove the 15 Amp fuse before working on or around the generator or transfer switch. Turn OFF the service disconnect or main distribution panel circuit breaker sending power to the automatic transfer switch. When utility voltage is lost and the sensor has timed out, the engine will crank and start. With generator output supplying its loads, turn ON the service disconnect or main distribution panel circuit breaker that supplies utility power to the automatic transfer switch. The automatic transfer switch will transfer loads back to utility power after a 5 minute minimum run time and utility power is available. The generator will run for one additional minute for engine cool down, then will shut down. If utility is restored and generator does not shut down after 10 minutes, set system switch to OFF and contact your installer or local service center. The home generator will now start automatically and will supply power to the transfer switch when utility power is lost. The home generator is equipped with an exercise timer that will start and exercise the system once every seven days. During this exercise period, the unit runs for approximately 20 minutes and then shuts down. Electrical load transfer DOES NOT occur during the exercise cycle (unless an utility power outage occurs). [. . . ] This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country. The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer and continues for the period of time stated above. 5 years or 1, 800 hours, whichever comes first No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the express written permission of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced. [. . . ]