Generac Power Systems Protector Series Installation Guidelines

Troubleshooting/Quick Reference Guide
48 Installation Guidelines For Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators
Quick Reference Guide
To clear an active alarm, press the ENTER button twice and then press AUTO. If the alarm reoccurs, contact an IASD.
Active Alarm LED Problem Action Solution
NONE GREEN
Unit running in AUTO but
no power in house.
Check MLCB (genera-
tor disconnect).
Check MLCB. If MLCB is ON, contact an
IASD for assistance.
HIGH
TEMPERATURE
RED
Unit shuts down during
operation.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Inspect ventilation around generator,
intake, exhaust, and rear of generator. If no
obstruction, contact an IASD for assis
-
tance.
OVERLOAD
REMOVE LOAD
RED
Unit shuts down during
operation.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Clear alarm and remove household loads
from generator. Put back in AUTO and
restart.
RPM SENSE LOSS RED
Unit was running and
shuts down, attempts to
restart.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Clear alarm and remove household loads
from generator. Put back in AUTO and
restart. If generator does not start, contact
an IASD for assistance.
NOT ACTIVATED NONE
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Verify if screen says
unit not activated.
See Activate Unit.
NONE GREEN
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check screen for start
delay countdown.
If startup delay is greater than expected,
contact an IASD for assistance.
LOW OIL
PRESSURE
RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Check oil level / add oil per owners man-
ual. If oil level is correct, contact an IASD.
RPM SENSE LOSS RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Clear alarm. Check battery option in con-
trol menu. If it states battery is GOOD, con-
tact an IASD. If it states CHECK BATT-
ERY, replace battery.
OVERCRANK RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Verify fuel line shutoff valve is ON. Clear
alarm. Attempt to start unit in MANUAL. If it
does not start or starts and runs rough,
contact an IASD for assistance.
LOW VOLTS
REMOVE LOAD
RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Clear alarm and remove household loads
from generator. Put back in AUTO and
restart.
FUSE PROBLEM RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Inspect 7.5 amp fuse. If it is bad, replace
with an ATO 7.5 amp fuse. If fuse is good,
contact an IASD for assistance.
OVERSPEED RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Contact an IASD for assistance.
UNDERVOLTAGE RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Contact an IASD for assistance.
UNDERSPEED RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Contact an IASD for assistance.
STEPPER
OVERCURRENT
RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Contact an IASD for assistance.
WIRING ERROR RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Contact an IASD for assistance.
OVERVOLTAGE RED
Unit will not start in
AUTO with utility loss.
Check LED’s / Screen
for alarms.
Contact an IASD for assistance.

Generac Power Systems Protector Series Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	Protector Series
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English