Generac 7171 Generator

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Operation
16 Owner’s Manual for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
NOTE: Always lift front access panel straight up before
pulling away from enclosure (B and C). Do not pull panel
away from the enclosure before lifting up (D).
Intake Side Panel Removal
See Figure 3-3. Intake side panel (A) must be removed
to access battery compartment, fuel regulator, and sedi-
ment trap.
1. Raise lid and remove front panel.
2. Use a hex key to remove two mounting screws (B)
and L-bracket screw (C).
3. Lift intake panel up and away from generator.
NOTE: Always lift intake side panel straight up before
pulling away from enclosure. Do not pull panel away from
enclosure before lifting up (D).
Figure 3-3. Intake Side Panel Removal
Main Line Circuit Breaker (Generator
Disconnect)
See Figure 3-4. This is a 2-pole breaker (A) rated
according to relevant specifications.
Breaker can be locked in OFF (OPEN) for security. Use
an appropriately-sized padlock (not included) with a
shackle long enough to pass through both lock tabs (B).
Figure 3-4. Main Line Circuit Breaker (MLCB)
NOTE: DO NOT leave breaker disconnect locked in OFF
(OPEN) during normal generator operation. Leaving
breaker in OFF (OPEN) will prevent generator from pow-
ering structure during a power outage when placed in
AUTO mode.
LED Indicator Lights
See Figure 3-5. Three LEDs are visible behind a translu-
cent lens on the generator side panel. These LEDs indi-
cate generator operating status.
Figure 3-5. LED Indicator Lights
Green LED “Ready” light (A) illuminates when util-
ity is present and control panel is in AUTO. LED
flashes when automatic transfer switch converts to
generator power during a utility power outage.
Red LED “Alarm” light (B) illuminates when gener-
ator is OFF or a fault is detected. Contact an IASD.
Yellow LED “Non-Critical Alert” light (C) illuminates
when maintenance is required.
NOTE: Yellow LED may be illuminated at the same time
as either the red or green LED.
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B
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C
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B
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