Eaton Generator Owner's Manual

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195. To crank and start the engine, set the AUTO/OFF/MANUALswitch to MANUAL.6. Let the engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes.7. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON (or CLOSED)position. The standby power source now powers the loads.3.4.2 TRANSFER BACK TO UTILITY POWER SOURCEWhen utility power has been restored, transfer back to that sourceand shut down the generator. This can be accomplished as fol-lows:1. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its OFF (or OPEN)position.2. Let the engine run for a minute or two at no-load to stabilizethe internal temperatures.3. Set the generator’s AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to its OFF (orOPEN) position. The engine should shut down.4. Check that utility power supply to the transfer switch is turnedOFF.DO NOT attempt to activate the transferswitch manually until all power voltage sup-plies to the switch have been positivelyturned off. Failure to turn off all power volt-age supplies may result in extremely hazard-ous and possibly fatal electrical shock.5. Use the manual transfer handle inside the transfer switch tomove the main contacts back to their UTILITY position, i.e.,loads connected to the utility power source (Figure 3.2).6. Turn ON the utility power supply to the transfer switch usingthe means provided.7. Set the system to automatic operation as outlined in AutomaticTransfer Operation section.3.5 SIDE COMPARTMENT (FIGURES 3.3 & 3.4)Local codes may require this compartment to be locked. A hasp isprovided so the owner can secure the compartment with their ownpadlock. Check local codes in the area.3.5.1 MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERThis is a 2-pole breaker rated according to the Specifications sec-tion.3.5.2 EXTERIOR READY LIGHTS• Green LED ‘Ready’ light is on when utility is present and switchis in AUTO indicating the generator is ready and when the gen-erator is running.• Red LED ‘Alarm’ light is on when the generator is OFF or a faultis detected. (See the Protections Systems section.)• Yellow LED ‘Maintenance’ light (See the Protections Systemssection.)3.5.3 120 VAC GFCI OUTLET & 15 AMP BREAKER(17 & 20 KW ONLY)These models are equipped with an external, 15 amp, 120 volt,GFCI convenience outlet that is located in a compartment on theright side of generator (Figure 1.3).When the generator is running, in the absence of utility power, thisoutlet may also be used to power items outside your home suchas lights or power tools. This outlet may also be used when utilitypower is present by running the generator in manual mode. Thisoutlet does not provide power if the generator is not running. Thisoutlet is protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker in the same com-partment as the outlet. (Do not use when the generator is runningin exercise mode.)Figure 3.3 – Side CompartmentFigure 3.4 – Open Side Compartment120V GFCI Outlet 15 Amp Outlet BreakerMain Circuit BreakerLED Indicator LightsOperation