Section 5.2
Setup Procedures
Page 148
Activation Chart
CHOOSE LANGUAGE TROUBLESHOOTING
Display Reads:  Use ARROW keys to scroll to desired 
language. Press ENTER to select.
If the wrong language is chosen, it can 
be changed later using the “edit” menu.
Display Reads: Press ENTER to begin the activation 
process.
If ESCAPE is pressed instead of ENTER, 
your generator will only run in manual 
mode (for test purposes) and NOT 
ACTIVATED will be displayed. You will 
need to reconnect the battery and begin 
with Step 1.
Display Reads: If you do not have your activation code, 
go to www.activategen.com or call 
1-888-9ACTIVATE (922-8482).
If you already have your activation 
code, wait 3-5 seconds for the next 
display.
ENTER ACTIVATION CODE (Passcode) TROUBLESHOOTING
Display Reads: Use ARROW keys to scroll and find the 
first number of your Activation Code.
Press ENTER to select.
Repeat this step until all digits have 
been entered. 
Use ESCAPE to correct previous digits.
Display Reads: Activation is complete when all digits 
are entered above and your screen 
shows this display.
Follow the controller prompts to 
continue setting the time function. Refer 
to your Owner’s Manual with questions.
What happens if “Wrong Passcode Try 
Again” appears?
Reenter the activation code. If a second 
attempt is unsuccessful, check the 
number against the code given on 
activategen.com. If it is correct and 
the generator will not accept it, contact 
1-888-9ACTIVATE (922-8482).
“SELECT HOUR (0-23)”
“- +”6
Escape Enter
Serial 123456789
Passcode  XXXXX  +/-
Escape Enter
To Activate go to
www.activategen.com
Escape Enter
Activate me (ENT) or
ESC to run in manual
Escape Enter
Language
-  English +
Escape Enter
Figure 162. Activation Process