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Backup generator question
Posted on 8/29/12 at 11:57 am
Posted on 8/29/12 at 11:57 am
Came with the new house and didn't start up right away like it was supposed to. reset it and is now working fine. Anything I should look for as it runs or when the power comes back on?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Posted on 8/29/12 at 11:57 am to contraryman
Does it have an ATS? (Automatic Transfer Switch)?
Posted on 8/29/12 at 11:59 am to DaphneTigah
yes
Posted on 8/29/12 at 12:01 pm to contraryman
It's basic. Don't put to much load on it. Keep an eye on the oil. If you get in a very extended power outage, you will want to change the oil after about 50 hours runtime. Def. plan on doing a full PM after the storm clears and the generator is done working. 
Posted on 8/29/12 at 12:02 pm to DaphneTigah
thanks.
Posted on 8/29/12 at 12:04 pm to contraryman
Make sure the switch is set to "AUTO". I know it sounds stupid, but it's been a problem before. Other than that, keep an eye on it and just try to only run necessary things off of it. Don't leave on every light in the house...
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