Powerhouse PH2400PRi/E - Clearing Overload and Fault Conditions

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Clearing an Overload Condition
An overload is caused by an excessive power load on the generator that exceeds its maximum power output rating
(2400W), or by a short in a connected appliance. When an excessive power load is detected, the generator alerts you
by displaying the letters "OVER" on the P: (power/watts) output line on the LCD.
Correct the cause of the overload to enable the generator to
resume normal operation.
When the generator detects an impending overload condition:
• "OVER" appears intermittently on the LCD.
When the generator is overloaded:
• "OVER" is a persistent alert on the LCD.
• Power output stops, but the engine continues to idle.
• Voltage and amp output values drop to zero on the LCD.
To reset the generator from an overload:
1. Remove all electrical loads from the generator.
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◊ All POWERHOUSE
®
generators come with InverterProtec
TM
technology. When an overload occurs, power to the
inverter is turned off but the engine can continue to run to enable quicker resets.
◊ If you prefer, you can shut down the generator before resetting the overload condition.
2. Investigate and correct the cause of the overload.
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◊ Make sure that appliances are in good working condition and that the combined electrical rating of all connected
appliances does not exceed that of the generator (2400W max). If you don't know the watts for your appliance,
multiply the amperage by the output voltage. For example: 20A x 120V = 2400W.
3. To reset the generator and clear the "OVER" alert on the LCD,
press and hold the green Overload Reset Button for 3 seconds.
The LCD shows output voltage when the generator is ready for
use.
▲ Repeatedly pressing the reset button
without correcting the overload condition
may cause permanent damage to the
generator.
If the generator does not return to normal operation, shut
down and restart the generator.
Overspeed Protection
All POWERHOUSE
®
generators come with InverterProtec
TM
technology which shuts down the engine to protect the inverter from overspeed revving and subsequent damage to
internal components.
In the rare event of an inverter failure, each of the following symptoms are present:
• Engine has a high RPM at rst; then the ECU slows the engine down to idling speed to prevent overspeeding.
• Voltage output drops to zero and is no longer displayed on the LCD.
• The 120V receptacles do not supply voltage, regardless of breaker settings.
• Power is not restored after the overload reset button is pressed or after the generator is shut down and restarted.
Contact an authorized POWERHOUSE
®
service center.
FUEL
T:
000.0 H
P:
OVER W
I:
00.0 A
U:
000.0 V
Overload alert
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