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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY ........................................................... Inside Front Cover

Read This Manual Thoroughly ........................................... 1

Safety Rules ..................................................................... 1

Operation and Maintenance ............................................... 3

How to Obtain Service ...................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 3

BATTERY OPERATION ............................................................... 3

INSTALLATION .......................................................................... 4

Generator Side Transceiver Installation Instructions ........... 4

Display Installation ............................................................ 5

THE COMMUNICATIONS LED .................................................... 6

GENERATOR COMMUNICATIONS .............................................. 6

THE DISPLAY ............................................................................ 6

Contrast Adjustment ......................................................... 6

Backlight .......................................................................... 6

Buttons ............................................................................. 7

Battery and Signal Strength Indicators ............................... 7

ALARM AND STATUS DISPLAY .................................................7

THE MENU SYSTEM ................................................................. 7

Status Menu ..................................................................... 8

Test Menu ......................................................................... 8

History Menu .................................................................... 8

SETTINGS MENU ...................................................................... 9

Adjust Contrast ................................................................. 9

EXERCISE MENU ...................................................................... 9

RADIO MENU ............................................................................ 9

Radio Information ............................................................. 9

Changing Channels ........................................................... 9

Reset Radio ...................................................................... 9

Add New Display ............................................................ 10

Test Radio Link ............................................................... 10

TIME & DATE MENU ............................................................... 10

GRAPH MENU ......................................................................... 10

MENU MAP ............................................................................. 11

FADD ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 12

NOTES .................................................................................... 13

WARRANTY ...............................................................Back Cover

SAFETY

Compliance Statement (Part 15.19)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Warning (Part 15.21)

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

FCC Interference Statement (Part 15.105 (b))

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential instal-

lation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-

ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,

the user in encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.•

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.•

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from •

that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for •

help.

To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure limits for general population

/ uncontrolled exposure, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter

must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20

cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

RF Exposure (OET Bulletin 65)

To comply with FCC/IC RF exposure requirements for mobile

transmitting devices, this transmitter should only be used or

installed at locations where there is at least 20 cm separation

distance between the antenna and all persons.

Section 7.1.5 of RSS-GEN

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Important Safety Instructions

READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY 

If any portion of this manual is not understood, contact the near-

est Authorized Service Dealer for starting, operating and servicing

procedures.

Throughout this publication, and on tags and decals affixed to the

generator, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and NOTE blocks are

used to alert personnel to special instructions about a particular

service or operation that may be hazardous if performed incor-

rectly or carelessly. Observe them carefully. Their definitions are

as follows:

DANGER

After this heading, read instructions that, if not

strictly complied with, will result in personal injury

or property damage.

After this heading, read instructions that, if not

strictly complied with, may result in personal inju-

ry or property damage.

After this heading, read instructions that, if not

strictly complied with, could result in damage to

equipment and/or property.

NOTE:

After this heading, read explanatory statements that require

special emphasis.

These safety warnings cannot eliminate the hazards that they

indicate. Common sense and strict compliance with the special

instructions while performing the service are essential to prevent-

ing accidents.

Four commonly used safety symbols accompany the DANGER,

WARNING and CAUTION blocks. The type of information each

indicates is as follows:

 This symbol points out important safety information

that, if not followed, could endanger personal safety

and/or property of others.

 This symbol points out potential explosion hazard.

 This symbol points out potential fire hazard.

 This symbol points out potential electrical shock

hazard.

Study these SAFETY RULES carefully before installing, operating

or servicing this equipment. Become familiar with this Owner’s

Manual and with the unit. The generator can operate safely, effi-

ciently and reliably only if it is properly installed, operated and

maintained. Many accidents are caused by failing to follow simple

and fundamental rules or precautions.

The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible circumstance

that might involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual, and on

tags and decals affixed to the unit are, therefore, not all inclusive.

If using a procedure, work method or operating technique that

the manufacturer does not specifically recommend, ensure that

it is safe for all personnel. Also make sure the procedure, work

method or operating technique utilized does not render the genera-

tor unsafe.

DANGER

 Despite the safe design of this generator,

operating this equipment imprudently, neglect-

ing its maintenance or being careless can cause

possible injury or death. Permit only responsible

and capable persons to install, operate or main-

tain this equipment.

 Potentially lethal voltages are generated by

these machines. Ensure all steps are taken to

render the machine safe before attempting to

work on the generator.

 Parts of the generator are rotating and/or hot

during operation. Exercise care near running

generators.

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the state

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING:



This product contains or emits chemicals

known to the state of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING:



 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The manufacturer suggests that these rules for safe operation be copied and posted in

potential hazard areas. Safety should be stressed to all operators, potential operators, and service and repair technicians

for this equipment.



 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during installation and

maintenance of the generator and batteries. 

Important Safety Instructions

 GENERAL HAZARDS 

For safety reasons, the manufacturer recommends that this •

equipment be installed, serviced and repaired by an Authorized

Service Dealer or other competent, qualified electrician or

installation technician who is familiar with applicable codes,

standards and regulations. The operator also must comply with

all such codes, standards and regulations.

Installation, operation, servicing and repair of this (and related) •

equipment must always comply with applicable codes, stan-

dards, laws and regulations. Adhere strictly to local, state and

national electrical and building codes. Comply with regulations

the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has

established. Also, ensure that the generator is installed, operat-

ed and serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions and recommendations. Following installation, do nothing

that might render the unit unsafe or in noncompliance with the

aforementioned codes, standards, laws and regulations.

The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide gas, •

which can be DEADLY. This dangerous gas, if breathed in suf-

ficient concentrations, can cause unconsciousness or even

death. For that reason, adequate ventilation must be provided.

Exhaust gases must be piped safely away from any building or

enclosure that houses the generator to an area where people,

animals, etc., will not be harmed. This exhaust system must be

installed properly, in strict compliance with applicable codes

and standards.

Keep hands, feet, clothing, etc., away from drive belts, fans, •

and other moving or hot parts. Never remove any drive belt or

fan guard while the unit is operating.

Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is •

critical in any room or building housing the generator to prevent

buildup of explosive gases and to ensure correct generator

operation. Do not alter the installation or permit even partial

blockage of ventilation provisions, as this can seriously affect

safe operation of the generator.

Keep the area around the generator clean and uncluttered. •

Remove any materials that could become hazardous.

When working on this equipment, remain alert at all times. •

Never work on the equipment when physically or mentally

fatigued.

Inspect the generator regularly, and promptly repair or replace •

all worn, damaged or defective parts using only factory-

approved parts.

Before performing any maintenance on the generator, discon-•

nect its battery cables to prevent accidental start-up. Disconnect

the cable from the battery post indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG

or (–) first. Reconnect that cable last.

Never use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping •

on the unit can stress and break parts, and may result in dan-

gerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel

leakage, oil leakage, etc.

 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS 

All generators covered by this manual produce dangerous elec-•

trical voltages and can cause fatal electrical shock. Utility power

delivers extremely high and dangerous voltages to the transfer

switch, as does the standby generator. Avoid contact with bare

wires, terminals, connections, etc., on the generator as well as

the transfer switch, if applicable. Ensure all appropriate covers,

guards and barriers are in place before operating the generator.

If work must be done around an operating unit, stand on an

insulated, dry surface to reduce shock hazard.

Do not handle any kind of electrical device while stand-•

ing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.

DANGEROUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY RESULT.

If people must stand on metal or concrete while installing, •

operating, servicing, adjusting or repairing this equipment,

place insulative mats over a dry wooden platform. Work on the

equipment only while standing on such insulative mats.

The National Electrical Code (NEC), Article 250 requires the •

frame and external electrically conductive parts of the generator

to be connected to an approved earth ground and/or ground-

ing rods. This grounding will help prevent dangerous electrical

shock that might be caused by a ground fault condition in

the generator set or by static electricity. Never disconnect the

ground wire.

Wire gauge sizes of electrical wiring, cables and cord sets must •

be adequate to handle the maximum electrical current (ampac-

ity) to which they will be subjected.

Before installing or servicing this (and related) equipment, make •

sure that all power voltage supplies are positively turned off at

their source. Failure to do so will result in hazardous and pos-

sibly fatal electrical shock.

Connecting this unit to an electrical system normally supplied •

by an electric utility shall be by means of a transfer switch so as

to isolate the generator electric system from the electric utility

distribution system when the generator is operating. Failure to

isolate the two electric system power sources from each other

by such means, will result in damage to the generator and may

also result in injury or death to utility power workers due to

backfeed of electrical energy.

Generators installed with an automatic transfer switch will crank •

and start automatically when normal (utility) source voltage is

removed or is below an acceptable preset level. To prevent such

automatic start-up and possible injury to personnel, disable the

generator’s automatic start circuit (battery cables, etc.) before

working on or around the unit. Then, place a “Do Not Operate”

tag on the generator control panel and on the transfer switch.

In case of accident caused by electric shock, immediately •

shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not pos-

sible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor. AVOID

DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM. Use a nonconducting

implement, such as a dry rope or board, to free the victim from

the live conductor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first aid

and get immediate medical help.

Never wear jewelry when working on this equipment. Jewelry •

can conduct electricity resulting in electric shock, or may get

caught in moving components causing injury.

 FIRE HAZARDS 

Keep a fire extinguisher near the generator at all times. Do NOT •

use any carbon tetra-chloride type extinguisher. Its fumes are

toxic, and the liquid can deteriorate wiring insulation. Keep the

extinguisher properly charged and be familiar with its use. If

there are any questions pertaining to fire extinguishers, consult

the local fire department.

 EXPLOSION HAZARDS 

Properly ventilate any room or building housing • the generator to

prevent build-up of explosive gas.

Do not smoke around the generator. Wipe up any fuel or oil •

spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left

in the generator compartment, or on or near the generator, as

FIRE or EXPLOSION may result. Keep the area surrounding the

generator clean and free from debris.

These generator sets may operate using one of several types •

of fuels. All fuel types are potentially FLAMMABLE and/or

EXPLOSIVE and should be handled with care. Comply with all

laws regulating the storage and handling of fuels. Inspect the

unit’s fuel system frequently and correct any leaks immediately.

Fuel supply lines must be properly installed, purged and leak

tested according to applicable fuel-gas codes before placing

this equipment into service.

Diesel fuels are highly FLAMMABLE. Gaseous fluids such •

as natural gas and liquid propane (LP) gas are extremely

EXPLOSIVE. Natural gas is lighter than air, and LP gas is heavier

than air; install leak detectors accordingly.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 

The operator is responsible for proper and safe use of the equip-

ment. The manufacturer strongly recommends that the operator

read this Owner's Manual and thoroughly understand all instruc-

tions before using this equipment. The manufacturer also strongly

recommends instructing other users to properly start and operate

the unit. This prepares them if they need to operate the equipment

in an emergency.

It is the operator's responsibility to perform all safety checks, to

make sure that all maintenance for safe operation is performed

promptly, and to have the equipment checked periodically by

an Authorized Service Dealer. Normal maintenance service and

replacement of parts are the responsibility of the owner/operator

and, as such, are not considered defects in materials or workman-

ship within the terms of the warranty. Individual operating habits

and usage contribute to the need for maintenance service.

Proper maintenance and care of the generator ensures a minimum

number of problems and keeps operating expenses at a minimum.

See an Authorized Service Dealer for service aids and acces-

sories.

Operating instructions presented in this manual assume that

the standby electric system has been installed by an Authorized

Service Dealer or other competent, qualified contractor. Installation

of this equipment is not a “do-it-yourself” project.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE 

When the generator requires servicing or repairs, contact an

Authorized Service Dealer for assistance. Service technicians

are factory-trained and are capable of handling all service needs

(1-800-333-1322).

When contacting an Authorized Service Dealer about parts and

service, always supply the complete model number of the unit

as given on the front cover of this manual or on the DATA LABEL

affixed to the unit.

INTRODUCTION

The wireless display system consists of two identical radio trans-

ceivers, one mounted near the generator and the other (the one

with the display), should be in a convenient viewing location. The

system has a “line of sight” range of about 500 feet but this will

be reduced if the signal has to go through walls, etc.. The display

is intended to show the status of the generator and warn you if the

system is in an alarm state. It also provides the following additional

functions:

An independent (of the generator Alarm log) time/date stamped •

history of generator events such as starting and stopping

Allows remote starting and stopping of the generator•

Facility to set an exercise time and day from the display•

A separate battery backed clock (with date facility) which is •

synchronized to the generator clock. If power is removed from

the generator, time and date can be automatically restored from

this clock.

Ability to add extra displays•

Graphing capability•

The unit can be either battery powered or fed from the AC adapter

supplied (Part No. 0G4904). This adapter is rated for 100/240

VAC, 50/60 Hz operation. The History is kept in permanent mem-

ory that is not lost even when all power is lost. The clock function

is kept alive by a separate, 10 year life battery.

BATTERY OPERATION

The wireless display can be operated either from a plug in wall

transformer or from three AAA alkaline batteries. The unit is NOT

designed to run continuously on battery power. The batteries can

be rechargeable but are NOT recharged from the wall transformer

and should be separately charged. In the case of battery opera-

tion, the unit will go to sleep for 60 seconds then exchange data

for up to two (2) seconds to conserve battery life. The display

screen will turn off in the sleep mode unless there is an alarm to

be displayed. It can be awoken by pressing the ENTER key after

which it will remain awake for one (1) minute if no further keys

are pressed. The batteries are NOT used to retain data such as the

history log or the radio settings, they will not be lost in the event

of a dead battery.

NOTE 1:

In battery sleep mode it will take up to two (2) minutes to detect

if the radio link is lost. This long delay is to allow for the unit’s

sleep time.

Wireless Display System

NOTE 2:

In battery sleep mode, if the wall transformer is plugged into the

unit, it will take up to one minute to recognize this fact.

INSTALLATION

GENERATOR SIDE TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION 

INSTRUCTIONS

The following steps will illustrate how to mount the generator side

transceiver to the generator.

 Disconnect all power sources prior to opening

the control panel.

1. Set the Auto/Off/Manual switch to the Off position.

2. Remove the 15Amp control panel fuse.

3. Disconnect the Positive battery cable.

4. Turn off the 240Vac Utility source voltage to the control

panel.

5. Remove the control panel cover.

6. Remove the metal plate and rubber gasket from the back side

of the generator. (Figure 1.)

Figure 1 — Remove Metal Plate & Rubber Gasket

7. Remove the generator transceiver from the anti static bag and

verify the gasket is properly fitted in the groove.

8. Mount the generator transceiver to the generator using the two

(2) screws and flat washers provided (Figure 2).

9. Plug the wire harness into the transceiver module aligning the

plug latch with the header latch (Figure 3).

NOTE:

The plug will only plug into the header one way – DO NOT force

the plug into the header; gently insert the plug until it locks into

place.

Figure 2 — Mount Transceiver

Figure 3 — Plug in Wire Harness

10. Undo the four (4) screws holding the control panel and raise

up the front end of the control panel so it's standing up (Figure

4).

Figure 4 — Stand Up Control Panel Front

Wireless Display System

11. Plug the other end of the wire harness into the 8-way connec-

tor at the top of the control panel. The plug will only plug in

one way (Figure 5). DO NOT force the plug into the header.

Gently insert the plug until it locks into place.

Figure 5 — Plug Wire Harness into Header J5

12. Route the wire in the channel along the left hand wall along

with the other wires (Figure 6).

Figure 6 — Route Wire

13. Replace the control panel front.

14. Replace the control panel cover.

15. Turn on the 240Vac Utility source voltage.

16. Reconnect the positive battery cable.

17. Replace the 15Amp control panel fuse.

DISPLAY INSTALLATION 

For easier installation, the batteries should first be fitted into the

display unit (Figure 7). This will allow you to walk around and

find the best location for the unit while still receiving good signal

strength. Attach the other transceiver to the generator as described

in the previous section.

Figure 7 — Open Display Unit

1. Insert the batteries (Figure 8).

Figure 8 — Insert Batteries

2. Reset the generator control panel by removing the fuse

on the front cover and then replace it. PERFORM STEP 3

IMMEDIATELY AFTER.

3. IMMEDIATELY turn on the generator display, up to one minute

will pass while the generator tries to find it’s display.

4. The display will show that it is searching for the generator and

the yellow LED may flash occasionally as it receives data from

the generator transceiver. This is due to the unit searching for

the correct channel.

5. Once the generator is found, the radio link is now established

and the settings will be remembered next time the display unit

is turned on. If the generator is not found, an error message

will briefly be shown, and the yellow LED will flash at one (1)

second intervals to indicate the display unit was unable to find

the generator. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the Display closer to

the generator.

6. If the generator is not talking to it’s transceiver, but the radios

are talking to each other, this will be indicated by an appropri-

ate alarm which will be displayed after a 30 second period.

Check the wiring and connection to the generator.

7. Place the display at the preferred location. Do not permanently

mount it yet.

8. Plug the wall transformer into the display so as not to use

up the batteries. Familiarize personnel with the radio menu

(by reading the manual in conjunction with operating the

display).

9. Monitor the signal strength by looking at the display of signal

strength bars on the display (Figure 11). Note that it takes

a few seconds for the display to update the signal strength

display. Relocate the display if the signal strength is poor or

non-existent.

10. Mount the display using the holes on the back to hang onto

two suitably sized fixing screws in the drywall 2¼ inches

apart. It should be vertically mounted on a wall BETWEEN

studs for maximum signal strength (Figure 9).

Figure 9 — Mounting Holes

11. Once a link is established, the display will "remember" it's

own generator and will not need to search for it again after it

is turned off and back on. If the battery is ever disconnected

at the generator end, the generator will search for the display

when the battery is reconnected. It is important that the dis-

play is powered from the wall transformer at this time and

not it's internal battery. This is because the display would

normally be in sleep mode when powered from it's battery

and the generator would be unable to find it.

12. Set the time and date into the clock, use the instructions

given in the "Time and Date Menu" section. The time and date

will be remembered even if the battery goes dead. There is a

separate, replaceable 10 year battery for this function.

13. The communications LED will light solid to show data is being

received. A flashing LED indicates the unit was unable to find

the generator.

14. Set an exercise day and time now (see "Exercise Menu" sec-

tion).

THE COMMUNICATIONS LED

The communications LED will light solid to show data is being

received. If the LED flashes at regular one (1) second intervals, it

indicates the unit was unable to find the generator. Irregular flash-

ing is an indication of poorer reception.

GENERATOR COMMUNICATIONS

The transceiver requests data from the generator every two (2)

seconds and this is stored inside the transceiver locally. The data

is relayed to the base station over the radio link every time it is

requested by the display about every two (2) seconds. When on

battery power, the data is only requested every minute to con-

serve batteries. If the generator is not talking to it’s transceiver,

but the radios are talking to each other, this will be indicated by

an appropriate alarm which will be displayed after a seven (7)

second period (Figure 10). Check the wiring and connection to

the generator.

Figure 10 — Sample Alarm

WARNING

RADIO OK

BUT GEN

IS NOT

TALKING

THE DISPLAY

CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT 

The display contrast can be adjusted from the “Settings” menu.

Any changes to the contrast setting will be remembered even if

power is removed from the display.

BACKLIGHT 

The backlight is lit whenever a key is pressed. It will remain lit for

20 seconds if there are no further key presses. If an alarm occurs,

the backlight will flash at a one (1) second rate (not if battery

powered).

Wireless Display System

BUTTONS 

Operation of the display is controlled by three (3) buttons labeled

+, —, and Enter. These buttons are used to navigate the display

to the required page, or to enter data. The +/— buttons are also

referred to as the arrow keys. Holding down a button for more than

half a second will cause it to auto repeat until it is released.

BATTERY AND SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATORS 

In the top left corner of the display, there are two icons (or

pictures) that give a quick indication of the state of the internal

battery and the radio signal strength (Figure 11). The battery is

represented by the left hand, single tall rectangle which is drawn as

being somewhere between full and empty. Full represents greater

than 75% capacity, mostly full represents 50-75% capacity, half

full represent 25-50% and mostly empty represents 0-25% capac-

ity. The signal strength icon is shown to the right of the battery

icon as three vertical bars representing greater than 25%, greater

than 50%, and greater than 75%. Three bars indicate excellent

signal strength, two bars represent good signal strength, one bar

represents weak signal strength. Two or three bars is the normal

indication.

Figure 11 — Battery & Signal Strength

Signal

Strength

Is Excellent

Battery

has more

than 75%

Capacity

Battery

has 50-75%

Capacity

Battery

has 25-50%

Capacity

Battery

has less

than 25%

Capacity

Signal

Strength

Is Good

Signal

Strength

Is Weak

Signal

ALARM AND STATUS DISPLAY

The display will normally show the operating status of the genera-

tor or an alarm message if one is present. See Figures 12 and

13.

Figure 12 — Sample Alarm Screen

WARNING

LOW

BATTERY

ALARM



Figure 13 — Sample Status Screen

RUNNING

AND

COOLING

DOWN

When a key is pressed, the display switches into menu mode

which will allow access to the special functions of the unit. If no

keys are pressed for 30 seconds, the unit will revert back to the

status or alarm display.

When an alarm occurs, the display will show a flashing alarm

icon and the alarm message. The backlight will also flash if not

in battery mode. If the alarm goes away, the display will revert to

the status display. If two or more alarms exist, the most recent

one to occur will be displayed. If a key is pressed to go into menu

mode, when returning to the alarm display, the latest alarm will be

displayed.

THE MENU SYSTEM

Pressing any key will switch the display into menu mode (Figure

14). If no further keys are pressed for one minute, the unit will

revert back to the status display. Menu Mode is indicated by a

menu name on the right side of the display, and an icon (picture)

on the left side. Use the up/down arrow keys to move to the menu

required, then press the enter key to see the choices.

Wireless Display System

Figure 14 — Menu System

STATUS DISPLAY

TEST MENU

GHISTORY MENU

SETTINGS MENU

EXERCISE MENU

RADIO MENU

Time

TIME &

DATE MENU

GRAPH MENU

Once a menu is selected, there will be a list of choices. The current

choice is shown by a rectangle drawn around it (Figure 15). Use

the arrow keys to navigate the rectangle to the topic required, then

press the enter key.

Figure 15 — Menu Choices

Choice 1

Choice 3

Choice 2

Use Arrow

Keys to Move

the Selector

STATUS MENU 

The status menu item simply provides a way to show the

current status message coming from the generator. This is

shown as a text message on the LEFT hand side of the

display. Normally this will show the following message: “READY

TO RUN”.

TEST MENU 

The test menu permits starting and stopping the generator.

Use the arrow keys to navigate to the appropriate option.

If choosing to start the generator, the two arrow keys will

need to be pressed together to confirm the command. To cancel

the command, press the enter key.

If the generator can run at a low speed (Quiet Test QT), this option

is available. If there is an automatic transfer switch, there is the

option to run the generator and transfer onto generator power.

Once the generator is started or stopped, the state of the generator

will be shown by a “*” symbol next to the command issued.

For example:

Normal Start* You started the generator at nor-

mal speed.

Start & transfer* You started the generator & trans-

ferred to generator power

Low speed start* You started the generator at low

speed (Quiet Test)

Stop generator* You stopped the generator

There is a one minute cool down time after you stop the generator,

so it will continue to operate for one minute after the stop com-

mand is issued. In the event that the stop command fails (such as

if you take the display out of range, you can either retry the stop

command or manually stop the generator by switching it to the

“off” position.

HISTORY MENU 

The history log is a chronological list of “events” that have

occurred to the generator. An event is any change in status

such as an alarm, a start or stop, the key switch being

operated, etc.. These events are permanently stored inside the

display module along with a time and date stamp when they

occurred. They will not be lost even if the battery goes dead, but

there is the option to erase the log. This log is independent of the

log displayed at the generator and will log ALL events, not just

alarms.

When entering the history menu, the most recently logged event

(Event 1) will be displayed. The actual event will be shown as a

message on the left hand portion of the screen (Figure 16). The

time and date of the event will be shown on the right hand part of

the screen, and the event number displayed on the underlined title

bar. By using the arrow keys, navigate through the events which

are stored in chronological order. Event 1 is the most recent and

event 100 is the oldest. The events are stored in a circular fashion

so it's possible to scroll from Event 1 back to event 100 by using

the “UP” arrow key. The history log can be cleared from the

“SETTINGS” menu.

Figure 16 — History Menu

HIGH

COOLANT

TEMP.

EVENT 7

TIME

10:11:12

DATE

02/02/02

Event Number

Time & Date of the Event

Event

Type

Wireless Display System

SETTINGS MENU

The following list of options will be presented:

Adjust Contrast•

Clear History•

Add Me to Network.•

ADJUST CONTRAST 

The display contrast can be adjusted using the two arrow keys.

Once the desired contrast level is reached, press the enter key to

store it.

EXERCISE MENU

Normally the exercise time is set at the generator control

board. If an exercise time has not been set on the control

board, it will flash an alarm message and an alarm will

also be set on the wireless display – “EXERCISE TIME NOT SET”.

The exercise page of the wireless display can be used to over-

write any exercise time set in the generator. Use the arrow keys

and follow the on-screen instructions to set the time and day of

the exercise. The data will be sent to the generator. Confirm it by

rechecking the exercise time on the base station display after a few

seconds (it takes a few seconds for the radio to update it’s data.

The wireless display calculates the difference in time from the

exercise date and time to the current date and time, and downloads

this to the generator. This means the clock on the generator and

the clock in the base station must be synchronized, this is normally

the case and it is automatically checked and corrected every ten

minutes. The exercise cycle is repeated at the same time weekly

and does not use the wireless system to do this, all the timing is

in the generator.

RADIO MENU

The following list of options will be presented:

Radio information•

Change Channel•

Reset Radio•

Add New Display•

Test Radio Link•

RADIO INFORMATION 

This selection shows statistics about the radio link. There is a

display of signal quality as a percentage, as well as an indication

of the current system channel. For ease of use, the display will

NOT revert to the status/alarm screen after one minute if no keys

are pressed.

If the signal quality is low but the signal strength is good, there may

be some interference. See the section on "Changing Channels".

CHANGING CHANNELS 

Channel selection is normally automatic, manually changing chan-

nels should only need to be done if experiencing interference from

other equipment. This can be identified by looking at the signal

strength and the signal quality. If the signal strength is good but the

quality is not, there may be some interference. Changing channels

on the main display will automatically change the channel on the

generator end provided a link has been established. If the “change

channel” message fails for any reason, the units will revert to their

old channel selection. A new channel setting will be remembered

for the next time the unit is powered up. To change channels on

an established and working link, simply select “Change Channel”

from the Radio menu, then enter a new channel number.

Changing the channel number on a link that is not established is a

little more complex, the only reason this may need to be done is if

a link cannot be establish because the default channel is noisy. To

perform this task, follow these instructions:

1. Remove power from the generator end of the link by holding

in the "Set Exercise" button. Perform steps 2, 3 and 4 while

holding this button in. It may be easier to have someone help

for these steps.

2. Go to the radio menu and select “Reset radio”. This will try

and establish a link but it will fail, the process will take about

one minute.

3. Go to the “Change Channel” menu and select a new channel.

There are 16 channels to choose from.

4. Go back and select the “Reset Radio” command.

5. Release the "Set Exercise" button to reapply power at the

generator end of the link.

6. The radio link should establish itself on the channel selected.

This will be remembered even when the power is turned off to

the display.

If the unit is a secondary display, no checking is done to ensure

the channel matches the current system channel. Set the channel

to the current system channel. Look on the main display and select

the radio menu, then select “Radio Information”. This will tell you

the current channel that is being used.

RESET RADIO 

Normally the system will set itself up out of the box. However, if

either of the transceivers need to be replaced (the display or the

generator end), you will need to re-train the system and re-set

the exercise time. You will NOT have to re-train the system if the

battery in the display is discharged, the system will remember the

radio settings.

If communications are totally lost for an unexplained reason, you

may want to perform a new radio setup.

1. Carry the display to a point near the generator and turn it on.

Go to the radio menu.

2. Remove the power from the generator control panel by pulling

out the fuse on the top of the panel. This is the fuse above

the display and next to the Auto/Off/Manual switch on the

generator. Immediately replace the fuse. You now have one

(1) minute to complete the setup process.

Wireless Display System

3. On the display select “Reset Radio”. The display will show it

is searching for the generator, this process will last up to one

(1) minute and a countdown timer will be displayed.

4. Once the time is up a message will be displayed showing

that the generator has been found. The radio settings will be

remembered for the next time.

5. Re-set the exercise time.

ADD NEW DISPLAY 

An extra remote display can be added to the network. Each display

needs to be trained as to what it’s network consists of. This is the

function of the “Add New Display” selection.

1. Locate the new display near the main display and turn it on.

2. On the NEW display, go to the “Settings” menu and select

“Add me to Network”.

3. Choose a unique address for the additional display, for exam-

ple one that does not conflict with any other additional dis-

plays. If there are only two displays, then any number (other

than zero), will do. Zero is used to cancel the command.

4. On the MAIN display go to the radio menu and select “Add

New Display”. Press enter on both displays. A countdown

timer will be displayed as the two units re-train.

5. At the end of the period, the new display will show that the

training was successful.

TEST RADIO LINK 

This feature allows the “basic” data integrity of the link to be

tested, it may not be necessary to use this feature. For ease of

use, the display will NOT revert to the status/alarm screen after

one minute if no keys are pressed.

Test data is sent over the link to the generator end, and then sent

back from the generator end to the display. The data received is

displayed on the bottom line of the display. Good data is shown

as a series of forward slashes (//////). Time-outs on the link are

displayed as the “#” character and corrupted data reply mes-

sages are shown as the “@” character. The messages are termed

“basic” because they are not error checked or corrected.

Radio information such as channel number and quality are also

shown alongside the test data.

TIME & DATE MENU

Time

There is a live, updating display of the current time, day,

and date shown on the menu icon page (Figure 17).

Figure 17 — Time & Date Menu

TIME

AND

DATE

04/17/07

Monday

15:25:03

Time

Selecting this menu permits setting the clock to the correct time,

day and date. This will only need to be done the first time the base

station is powered up, or to correct any small errors in the time.

Use the two arrow keys to set the correct time, day and date.

The separate clock in the generator is synchronized to this clock

when it is changed. Synchronization is checked and corrected, if

necessary, every ten minutes. If the clock or date is changed at the

generator, the clock at the base station is also changed automati-

cally (The two clocks are linked together and can be changed at

either end of the link).

GRAPH MENU

The Graph menu permits graphing data in real time on a

rolling screen (Figure 18). Choose what to graph from the

following list:

Utility Voltage•

Generator Battery Volts•

Generator RPM (in units of RPM x 100)•

The display is updated with a new point every 200ms so it takes

about 25 seconds to scroll the whole screen. However new data is

only read from the generator every two (2) seconds.

Figure 18 — Sample Graph of Engine RPM

Engine RPM t

Wireless Display System

MENU MAP

STATUS Display Status Information

TEST

1. Normal Start

2. Start & Transfer

3. Low Speed Start

4. Stop Generator

GHISTORY Display the History Log

SETTINGS

1. Adjust Contrast

2. Clear History Log

3. Add Me to Network

EXERCISE Set an Exercise Time and Day

Select Low or High Speed Exercise

RADIO

1. Show Radio Information

2. Change Channels

3. Reset Radio

4. Add New Display

5. Test Radio Link

Time

TIME &

DATE Set the Clock and Calendar

GRAPH

Graph - Generator Battery Voltage

- Generator RPM

- Current

- Utility Voltage

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Fadd Assembly – Drawing No. 0G8855-B

ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 0G7127 1 CARDBOARD BOX

2 0G7128 1 PE-FOAM

3 0G7161 3 BATTERY, AAA

4 0G4904 1 AC ADAPTOR, 120Vac / 5Vdc

5 0G6020 1 HOME SIDE RF ANNUNCIATOR

6 0G6019 1 GENERATOR SIDE RF ANNUNCIATOR

7 0G8856 1 HARN PCB-RF MOD

8 0G8898 1 MANUAL WIRELESS DSP SYS 2008

9 0G7130 2 STATIC SHIELDING BAG 200 X 140 X 0.08t

10 0G7092 1 GASKET 2.0 X 4.0 X 313

11 084543A 2 SCREW PPPH 3 X 12MM

12 052777 2 WASHER FLAT M3

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FOR WIRELESS REMOTE MONITOR (FOR AIR-COOLED GENERATORS)

For a period of 180 days from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warrants its wireless remote monitor will

be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the items and period set forth below. Generac will, at its option, repair or replace any

part which, upon examination, inspection and testing by Generac or a Generac Authorized Warranty Service Dealer, is found to be defec-

tive. Any equipment that the purchaser/owner claims to be defective must be returned to and examined by the nearest Generac Authorized

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chaser/owner. This warranty applies only to Generac wireless remote monitor and is not transferable from original purchaser.

WARRANTY SCHEDULE

Consumer applications are warranted for 180 days.

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