Hardwire: Process of wiring electric appliances directly into the electric power
supply.
Indicator Lights See Status Lights
Load Watts: See Start-up Wattage
Loads: A source drives a load. An appliance, component or other device that
requires current to operate.
Meter: Any electrical or electronic device used to measure the amount of
electricity consumed.
NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association. A standard which
specifies the electrical connectors used on plug-in equipment.
Overload: A condition that occurs when the load is greater than the
system/device is designed to handle.
Power Cord: See Connection Cord
Power Outage: A temporary loss of electric power or temporary disconnection
from the electric utility.
Running Wattage: The amount of energy necessary to continue running an
appliance once it has started.
Status Lights: GenerLink™ status lights are designed to display power condi-
tions with the GenerLink unit, utility and the portable generator.
Start-up Wattage: The amount of energy needed to first start an appliance. This
amount is usually larger than the running wattage for appliances with motors
(refrigerator). It is usually the same for appliances without motors (lights).
Sub Panel: Device used in connection with a transfer switch designed to bypass
a breaker panel and limits the amount of load or number of appliances that can
be placed on a generator.
Surge: A power disturbance known also as a transient voltage.
or
A brief but extreme burst of energy.
Surge Protection: Any device designed to limit or eliminate transient voltages
from entering power, signal, telephone or data lines.
Contents
Contents
Setup Procedures 1
Status Lights 2
Audible Alarm 3
Start-Up Procedures 4
The GenerLok™ Power Cord 7
Selecting a Portable Generator 11
Appliance Usage Guide 13
Sample Worksheets and Instructions 15
Technical Fact Sheets 17
Frequently Asked Questions 19
Troubleshooting Tips 22
Glossary of Terms 24
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