Our recommendations for generator power usage

Most items in your kitchen and throughout your home can be used on generator power, but we recommend using one at a time to limit the possibility of overloading your 12kw generator.

Do use one burner on your electric stove

Do use small kitchen appliances such as microwave and toaster

Do NOT use your washer and dryer

Do NOT use your electric oven

When is my generator supposed to exercise?

Every Tuesday @ 2pm for 6 seconds

April 1st & September 1st @ 2pm for 45 minutes

What do I do when the generator runs for a cumulative 100 hours?

• Check your oil (instructions below)

• Check your propane

Remember! Propane is not delivered automatically

What if my generator stops during a power outage or doesn’t exercise?

1. When was the last time you got fuel?

2. Have you reset the generator? Instructions below

3. Has it been exactly a year since we maintenanced? 

How do I know if my generator is good right now?

There is a blue light located on the prime mover

Solid = no problem 

Flashing = problem 

How to Reset your Generator

1. Locate sticker that says ‘shut down switch’ and turn switch off

2. While sliding red safety up, turn switch on

3. Access generator control board: located in a door on the side

4. Put the generator in auto mode

   Find 3 buttons on control board: auto button is the far right button, button says “auto/manual”

Once reset: if you’ve lost power, the generator should start right up again OR if it failed to exercise, wait for the next one. If the issue persists, contact us.  

How to Remove Lid & Check Oil

You must remove lid to access dipstick

1. Locate and remove the 3x (5/16”) screws in lid

2. Lid lifts straight up and off

3. Repeat to replace lid

Type of oil: fully synthetic 5-30w

Max capacity: 1 quart of oil when empty: add cautiously

Printable PDF 13kw Infograph