Setting The Exercise Timer; Battery Charger; Manual Transfer Operation - Honeywell 8 kW Owner's Manual

Section 3: Operation

Setting the Exercise Timer

This generator is equipped with a configurable exercise
timer. There are two settings for the exercise timer.
Day/Time: Once set, the generator will start and exercise
for the period defined, on the day of the week and at the
time of day specified. During this exercise period, the unit
runs for approximately 5 or 12 minutes, depending on the
model, and then shuts down.
Exercise frequency (how often the exercise will take
place): It can be set to Weekly, Biweekly or Monthly. If
Monthly is selected, the day of the month must be
selected from 1-28. The generator will exercise on that
day each month. Transfer of loads to the generator
output does not occur during the exercise cycle unless
utility power is lost.
NOTE: If the installer tests the generator prior to
installation, press the "enter" button to skip setting up the
exercise timer.
NOTE: The exercise feature will operate only when the
generator is placed in the AUTO mode and will not work
unless this procedure is performed. The current date/time
will need to be reset every time the 12 volt battery is
disconnected and then reconnected, and/or when the
fuse is removed.
Table 3-1 details the
programming options for all Home Standby generators.
Figure 3-7 illustrates the engine speed profile during a
typical exercise cycle for 22 kW generators.
shows the engine speed profile for 16-20 kW generators.
8-11 kW generators exercise at a constant 3600 rpm.
Generator Size
Low Speed Exercise
Exercise Frequency
Options
Exercise Time Length
* exercises at 3600 rpm

Battery Charger

NOTE: The battery charger is integrated into the control
module in all models.
The battery charger operates as a Smart Charger that
ensures:
• Output is continually
maximum battery life.
• Charging levels are safe.
NOTE: A warning is displayed on the LCD when the
battery needs service.
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exercise information
Figure 3-8
Table 3-1. Generator Exercise Characteristics
8 kW
n/a *
Weekly/Bi-Weekly/ Weekly/Bi-Weekly/
Monthly
12 minutes
optimized to promote
While providing
operation, the lower rpm also reduces fuel consumption,
engine wear and noise.
Low Speed Exercise Profile - 22 kW Generators
3800
3600
3400
3200
3000
2800
2600
2400
2200
2000
1800
0 sec 5 s 10 s
Low Speed Exercise Profile - 16 to 20 kW Generators
3200
3000
2800
2600
2400
and
2200
2000
0 sec
11 kW 16 kW / 20 kW
n/a *
Weekly/Bi-Weekly/
Monthly
12 minutes

Manual Transfer Operation

Electrocution. Do not manually transfer under load.
Disconnect transfer switch from all power sources
prior to manual transfer. Failure to do so will result
in death or serious injury, and equipment damage.
Owner's Manual for 60 Hz Air-cooled Generators
the necessary periodic
15 s 20 s 25 s 30 s 35 s 40 s 45 s
Exercise Time
Figure 3-7.
5 s 10 s 1 min
Exercise Time
Figure 3-8.
2400 rpm 1950 rpm
Weekly/Bi-Weekly/
Monthly
5 minutes 5 minutes
DANGER
exercise
1 min 5 min
000905
5 min
000906
22 kW
Monthly
(000132)