Please refer
to page 22
for GenerLink™
testing,
while utility power
is present.
Operating Manual
Global Power Products, Inc.
225 Arnold Road Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Operating Manual
■
1-800-886-3837 info@globalpowerproducts.com
www.generlink.com
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OPER-MA23/24-N/S
2.20.20
www.generlink.com
MA23-N (unit without whole house surge suppression)
MA23-S (unit with whole house surge suppression)
MA24-N (unit without whole house surge suppression)
MA24-S (unit with whole house surge suppression)
Transfer
Switch:
in conjunction
a sub panel. Device installed by a
Terms
andUsed
Conditions
of with
Usage
licensed electrician designed to allow interconnection of a portable generator with
limited appliance availability.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Upon breaking the seal attached to the installed GenerLink™, you
expressly
that Distribution
usage is restricted
and subject
to the following
terms
andand
conditions
Utility’sagree
Electric
System:
A network
of power
lines
associated
(“Terms and Conditions”).
equipment used to transmit and distribute electricity over a geographic area.
INSTALLATION AND CARE OF PROPERTY. The GenerLink™ unit must be installed by an
Approved Installer and may not be removed or modified by anyone other than an Approved
Voltage: An
Electrical
potential
force that
causes current
toorflow
throughapproved
a conductor.
Installer.
Approved
Installer or
is defined
as a licensed
electrician
a technician
by
your local electric utility (“Utility”). As a user of GenerLink™, you further agree to follow the
GenerLink™
Start-Up
Procedurethe
provided
in the
herein
by
Watt: A unit
that measures
amount
ofOperating
electricalManual,
power.incorporated
watts = volts
x amps
reference. At all times, the GenerLink™ unit shall be used solely for the purpose intended, in
accordance with the Instructions and “Safety Tips,” contained in this Operating Manual,
incorporated herein by reference. You understand that any installation, removal, or
modification by anyone other than an Approved Installer is dangerous and is expressly
prohibited under the terms of this agreement.
DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY. Within Thirty (30) days of its installation, you are
required to test the GenerLink™ unit with a generator. Written notice of any defects or
concerns with the operation of the GenerLink™ unit must be received within Forty-Five (45)
days from the installation date of the GenerLink™ unit by Global Power Products, Inc. at 225
Arnold Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 specifying any defects, or it shall be conclusively
presumed that you have accepted the GenerLink™ unit and found it to be in good operating
condition and repair. This provision shall not be applicable to latent defects of which you
could not reasonably be aware.
SAFETY. You understand and agree that once the GenerLink™ unit is installed, it is the only
safe and allowable method for connecting a generator to your home. You grant the Utility the
right to enter the site where the GenerLink™ unit is installed, to temporarily disconnect the
generator, and to physically “lock out” the GenerLink™ unit at any time if the Utility
determines that a potential hazard exists and that such temporary action is necessary to protect
the Utility’s electric system, its customers, and/or its employees.
INSPECTION, REMOVAL AND REPAIR. You acknowledge that the GenerLink™ unit shall not
be removed or removal by anyone other than an Approved Installer. If the GenerLink™ unit
requires inspection, removal, repair, or replacement, immediately contact an Approved Installer
to request that the GenerLink™ unit be removed. Contact Global Power Products, Inc. at 225
Arnold Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, or call at 1.800.886.3837 to receive instructions on
how to have the GenerLink™ unit repaired and/or replaced.
CLAIMS AND EXPENSES. You expressly agree to hold the Utility, the Authorized GenerLink™
Reseller, and Global Power Products, Inc. harmless from any and all claims, costs, expenses,
damages, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from, or alleged to be
caused by, directly or indirectly, use, operation, or failure of the GenerLink™ unit.
TERMS TO BE EXCLUSIVE. You acknowledge that the Terms and Conditions constitute the
final and entire agreement regarding the use and purchase of the GenerLink™ device.
GOVERNING LAW. It is expressly understood and agreed that the Terms and Conditions are to
be interpreted according to the laws of the Georgia.
Copyright © 2020 by Global Power Products, Inc.. All rights reserved
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by an information storage or retrieval system without the
prior written permission of Global Power Products, Inc. unless such copying is expressly permitted by federal
copyright law.
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Address inquiries to:
Global Power Products, Inc.
225 Arnold Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
W arranty
and Service
Information
Important
Installation
Information
You MUST have this information should the unit need repair or
GenerLink™ Manufacturers
Limited
Warranty and keep this
replacement.
Please complete
the information
Global Power Products,
Inc. warrants
GenerLink™ for a period of seven (7) years after delivery
information
for future
reference.
of goods, where specified that the goods are, under normal use and service, free from defects in
materials and workmanship. No other warranties or representations, whether written or oral, shall
be binding upon Global Power Products, Inc.. If any unit provided by Global Power Products, Inc.
does not complyDate:
with any of the expressed warranties set forth above and customer provides
Installation
Global Power Products, Inc. notice of such noncompliance within the seven (7) year warranty
period, Global Power Products, Inc. shall at its discretion repair or replace the nonconforming
_________________________________________________________________
unit after receipt of the nonconforming unit for its inspection. Global Power Products, Inc. sole
Company
Name:
liability to customer
for goods not conforming to any of the express warranties is limited to repair
or replacement of such units. Warranty on the repaired unit or any component thereof is limited
_________________________________________________________________
to the balance of the original warranty period.
Surge Protection
Manufacturers Limited Warranty
Address:
_________________________________________________________
Fifteen Year Product Coverage
Global Power Products, Inc. will repair or replace any Surge Protection Device that is defective
_________________________________________________________________
in material or workmanship or is damaged by an electrical surge (including those caused by
Phone
lightning)Number:
for a period of fifteen (15) years from the date of installation or fifteen years and
six (6) months from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first. Maximum coverage is
_________________________________________________________________
$1,000 per appliance, $10,000 per residence.
Installer
Company Name:
A “White Goods Appliance” is defined as a washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, freezer, HVAC unit,
A “White Goods Appliance” is defined as a washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, freezer, HVAC unit,
dishwasher or garbage disposal. Coverage is secondary to any applicable product warranties,
_________________________________________________________________
service contracts and insurance policies.
GenerLink™ Serial Number:
This coverage applies to the end-user at the residence where the product is installed and is the
_________________________________________________________________
exclusive remedy under this warranty, whether based on contract, tort, including negligence or
otherwise. Global Power Products, Inc. reserves the right to audit damage, site and/or cost of
repairs and may require a notarized proof of loss. Claims must be made within 30 days of damage.
This warrantyunit
doesshall
not cover
associated
with sustained
overvoltages,
vandalism,
theft,
GenerLink™
not bedamage
removed
or uninstalled
by anyone
other than an
Approved
normal wear
and
tear, obsolescence,
abuse,inspection,
unauthorized
modification,
misuse,
improper
Installer.
If the
GenerLink™
unit requires
removal,
repair, or
replacement,
installation, or
catastrophic
events. Installer
Except asorexpressed
into
this
warranty,
Power
immediately
contact
the Approved
a licensedpreviously
electrician
request
that Global
the
Products, Inc. unit
disclaims
liabilityOnce
of anythe
incidental,
indirect,
or consequential
damage
GenerLink™
be removed.
GenerLink™
unitspecial,
is removed,
contact Global
Power
arising outInc.
of the
sale,Arnold
lease, or
use of
any Global Products
Products,
product (including
Products,
at 225
Road,
Lawrenceville,
GA 30044,
or callInc.
at 1.800.886.3837
to
withoutinstructions
limitation, lost
business
profits,
of data and
all repaired
freight, mileage,
travel time, and
receive
on how
to have
the loss
GenerLink™
unit
and/or replaced.
insurance charges associated with the warranty coverage claims). Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above does not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state. This warranty is valid in the United States and Canada only.
Surge Protection Warranty Assistance: Call 1-800-886-3837
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Glossaire des Termes
Glossary
Contentsof Terms
Cela
el
n
er à
ettre
que
r un
nce.
de
ois
e
rez
uis
Amp (Ampère) : La quantité d’électricité ou de courant circulant à travers un
fil, similaire
à l’écoulement
à travers
tuyau.flowing through a wire,
Amp
(Ampere):
The amountdeofl’eau
electricity
or un
current
Setup
Procedures
similar
to theGlossaire
flow
of water
through
a pipe.dans laquelle l’électricité est produite 1
Alimentation
de Retour
: Une
condition
des
Termes
à partir d’une source située à l’extérieur du réseau électrique public et est
Back
feed: A condition
where
electricity
is being generated from a source
alimentée/renvoyée
dans
les lignes
électriques.
Amp
(Ampère)
ou de courant
circulant
à traverslines.
un 2
Statusthe
Lights
outside
utility
power: La
gridquantité
and is d’électricité
feeding/traveling
back into
the power
similaire à :l’écoulement
l’eau à travers
un tuyau.
Panneaufil,Électrique
Le panneaude
électrique
principal
(ou la boîte à fusibles)
est l’endroit
où
tousmain
les
circuits/fusibles
se
connectent
la l’électricité
ligne
d’alimentation
Alimentation
de Retour
condition
dans
est
Breaker
Panel:
The
circuit: Une
breaker
panel
(or laquelle
fuse àbox)
is where
allproduite
the
à
partir
d’une
source
située
à
l’extérieur
du
réseau
électrique
public
et
est
électrique
entrante
du
réseau
électrique.
Audible
Alarm
3
circuits/fuses connect to the incoming electrical supply line from the utility.
alimentée/renvoyée dans les lignes électriques.
Disjoncteurs : Voir Disjoncteur
Électrique
: Le panneau électrique principal (ou la boîte à fusibles)
Breakers: Panneau
See Circuit
Breaker
où tous
les circuits/fusibles
se connectent
à la ligne d’alimentation
Capacitéest: l’endroit
La quantité
de puissance,
exprimée
en
watts, kilowatts
ou mégawatts,4
Start-Up
Procedures
électrique
entrante
du
réseau
électrique.
qu’un
appareil
peut
fournir
à
un
instant
donné.
Capacity: The amount of power, expressed in watts, kilowatts or megawatts,
Disjoncteurs : Voir Disjoncteur
that
oua device can provide at any given instant.
Capacité : La quantité deThe
puissance,
exprimée en Power
watts, kilowatts
GenerLok™
Cordou mégawatts,7
or
La maximum
charge
maximale
l’équipement
peut
transporter.
qu’un
appareil
peut
fournir that
àque
un instant
donné.
The
load ofd’électricité
electricity
equipment
can
carry.
Circuit ou
: Une boucle continue de courant.
Circuit: ALacontinuous
loop
of current.
Selecting
a Portable
Generator
11
maximale
d’électricité
peut transporter.
Disjoncteurcharge
: Le type
le plus
commun que
de «l’équipement
Protection contre
les surtensions ».
Circuit : Une
boucle continue
de courant.
Un interrupteur
réarmable
qui se déclenche
quand un circuit
est surchargé
Circuit
Breaker: The
most common
type of “overcurrent
protection.”
A ou
Disjoncteur : Le type le plus commun de « Protection contre les surtensions ».
court-circuite.
resettableUn
switch
that tripsAppliance
when aquicircuit
becomes
overloaded or shorts out.
Usage
Guide
interrupteur réarmable
se déclenche
quand un circuit est surchargé ou 13
Cordoncourt-circuite.
de Connexion : Une prise électrique et une fiche câblée sur une
Connection
Anélectrique
electricalflexible.
receptacle and plug wired to a length of
longueurCordon
deCord:
cordon
de Connexion
: Une prise électrique et une fiche câblée sur une
flexible
electrical
cord.
Sample
Worksheets
and
Instructions
15
électrique
flexible.
Continulongueur
: SortiedeLacordon
quantité
d’énergie
produite en continu par opposition à la
Continu
: Sortie
quantité
d’énergie
produite
en continu
opposition
à la
puissance
maximale,
quiLaamount
ne
peut of
être
produite
que pendant
depar
courtes
périodes.
Continuous
Output:
The
power
produced
continuously
as opposed
puissance maximale, qui ne peut être produite que pendant de courtes périodes.
toTechnical
the maximum
output,
which
can only
be produced
short periods of time.17
Courant
: LeFact
débit
auquel
l’électricité
circule,
mesuré for
en ampères.
Sheets
Procédures d’Installation
Setup Process
Procedures
Hardwire:
of wiring electric appliances directly into the electric power
supply.
Lisez attentivement toutes les instructions avant d’utiliser GenerLink™.
Carefully
read
all the
before
using
GenerLink™.
Indicator
Lights
Seeinstructions
Status
Le meilleur
moment
pour
se Lights
préparer
à une
panne
de courant est avant qu’il
The
best
time
to
prepare
for
a
power
outage
is
before
an actual
y ait
une vraie interruption
de l’alimentation fournie there
par le isservice
public.
Procédures
d’Installation
interruption
ofSee
utility-supplied
The following
are suggested
to en
VoiciWatts:
les étapes
suggérées
pourpower.
vous préparer
à une vraie
panne de steps
courant
Load
Start-up Wattage
prepare
forvotre
an actual
powerportable
outage using
your portable generator and
utilisant
générateur
et GenerLink™.
Lisez
attentivement
toutes alesload.
instructions
avant d’utiliser GenerLink™.
GenerLink™.
Loads:
A source quels
drives
or other device that
Déterminez
appareilsAn
sontappliance,
connectéscomponent
à chaque disjoncteur.
Le
meilleur
moment
pour
se préparer à une panne de courant est avant qu’il
requires
current
to
operate.
Remarque
: Les disjoncteurs
peuvent
contrôler
plus
d’un
appareil.
y aitDetermine
une
vraie interruption
de l’alimentation
fournie
par lebreaker.
service
public.
which
appliances
are on each
circuit
Nous
vous
recommandons
d’apposer
des
étiquettes
sur
chaque
Voici les étapes suggérées pour vous préparer à une vraie panne de courantdisjoncteur
en
Note:
circuit
breakers
may
control
moreused
thantoone
appliance.
We
Meter:
Any
electrical
or
electronic
device
measure
the amount
of
utilisant
votre
générateur
portable
et GenerLink™.
listant
les
appareils
qui
y sont
connectés.
recommend
you
affix
labels
to
each
circuit
breaker
listing
its
appliances.
electricity
consumed.
Déterminez
quels appareils
sont
connectésdeà puissance
chaque disjoncteur.
Familiarisez-vous
avec les
exigences
typiques des appareils que
Remarque : Les disjoncteurs peuvent contrôler plus d’un appareil.
vous
prévoyez
d’utiliser
pendant
une
panne,
en
tenant
Familiarize
yourself
with d’apposer
the
typical
requirements
of the compte
Nous vous
recommandons
des power
étiquettes
sur chaque
disjoncteur
NEMA:
National
Electrical
Manufacturers
Association.
Atoujours
standard
whichde
la
capacité
de
votre
générateur.
Voir
les
exemples
de
Tableaux
présents
listantthe
les appareils
quiconnectors
y to
sont
appliances
you expect
useconnectés.
during
taking into
specifies
electrical
used an
on outage,
plug-in always
equipment.
dans ce manuel.
consideration
the
capacity
of your
See Sample
Worksheets
Familiarisez-vous
avec
les exigences
degenerator.
puissance typiques
des appareils
que
vous
prévoyez
pendant
une
panne,
en load
tenant
de
located
inque
thisd’utiliser
Overload:
A
condition
that
occurs
the
istoujours
greater compte
than
the
Vérifiez
lemanual.
voyant
d’état
vertwhen
de l’unité
GenerLink™
est allumé.
la capacité de votre générateur. Voir les exemples de Tableaux présents
Cette
lumière
est
située
sur
le
collier
derrière
le
cordon
de
connexion
sous
system/device
is
designed
to
handle.
dans ce manuel.
Verify
the green
status light
the GenerLink™
unitd’état
is jaune peut
votrethat
compteur
électrique.
(Voiron
Schéma
1). Le voyant
Vérifiez que le voyant d’état vert de l’unité GenerLink™ est allumé.
illuminated.
This
lightsur
isc’est
located
thenormal.
collar
behind the connection
également
être
allumé,
touton
à fait
Power
Cord:
See
Connection
Cette
lumière
est
située
le Cord
collier
derrière
le cordon de connexion sous
cord
below
your
electric
meter.
(See
Diagram
1).
yellow
votre compteur électrique. (Voir Schéma 1). Le voyantThe
d’état
jaune status
peut
light
may also
be
illuminated,
this
isnormal.
a normal
également
être
c’est tout
fait
Power
Outage:
Aallumé,
temporary
loss àof
electric
powercondition.
or temporary disconnection
from the electric utility.
Q
■
Q
Q
■
Q
Q
■
Q
VERT
ROUGE
ROUGE
Red
Status Lights: GenerLink™ status lights are designed to display power conditions with
the GenerLink9R\DQWVG·(WDW
unit, the utility and the portable generator.
JAUNE
Status Lights
Yellow
JAUNE
9R\DQWVG·(WDW
Courant : Le débit auquel l’électricité circule, mesuré en ampères.
PanneauPanneau
Électrique
: Voir: Panneau
Électrique
Voir Panneau
Électrique
rateÉlectrique
at which
electricity
flows,
measured in amperes.
tous Current: The
plein Frequently
: Appareils
amovibles
qui lient
un circuit
la boîte
à fusibles.Un
Un
FusiblesFusibles
: Appareils
amovibles
qui lient
un circuit
à laà boîte
à fusibles.
Asked
Questions
19
dispositif
surtension
non réarmable.
Electric
Panel:
SeedeBreaker
dispositif
de surtension
nonPanel
réarmable.
ls.
Fuses: Removable
that link
circuit atl’énergie
the fusemécanique
box. A non-resettable
Générateurdevices
: Une machine
quia convertit
énergie
Générateur
: Une machine
qui convertit
l’énergie mécanique
enenénergie
électrique.
overcurrent
device.
Troubleshooting
Tips
22
électrique.
GenerLink™ : Un dispositif ressemblant à un collier de cinq pouces installé
Generator:
A machine
that converts
mechanical
energy
into
electrical
energy.et
derrière
compteur
électrique,
qui
vous
permet
connecter
GenerLink™
: votre
Un dispositif
ressemblant
à un
collier
dedecinq
poucesfacilement
installé
en
toute
sécurité
un
générateur
portable
au
système
de
câblage
existant
de votre
derrière votre
et24
Glossary
of compteur
Terms électrique, qui vous permet de connecter facilement
domicile.
GenerLink™:
A
five-inch
collar-like
device
installed
behind
your
electric
en toute sécurité un générateur portable au système de câblage existant de votre
meter,
which
allows you
to easily and
safely
connect
a portable generator
to
GenerLok™
: GenerLok™
est un
connecteur
de verrouillage
unique,
domicile.
exclusivement
disponible
pour GenerLink™.
your home’s
existing wiring
system.
GenerLok™ : GenerLok™ est un connecteur de verrouillage unique,
exclusivement
disponible is
pour
GenerLink™.
GenerLok™:
GenerLok™
a unique
fitted locking connector, exclusively
available for GenerLink™.
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Schéma 1
Diagram
1 necessary to continue running an
Running
Wattage: The amount
of energy
VERT
Green
Schéma 1
appliance once it has started.
Start-up Wattage: The amount of energy needed to first start an appliance. This
Blue
BLEU
BLEU
amount
is
usually larger than the running wattage for appliances with motors
(refrigerator). It is usually the same for appliances without motors (lights).
l’unité
GenerLink™
n’émetwith
pas d’alarme
sonore
constante.
SubVérifiez
Panel:que
Device
used
in connection
a transfer
switch
designed to bypass
Vérifiez
que
l’unité
GenerLink™
pas
sonore
constante.
Cela
nethat
peut
se
produire
qu’avec
des unités
équipées
d’une
protection
Verify
the
GenerLink™
unit
isn’émet
notload
emitting
a constant
audible
a breaker
panel
and
limits
the amount
of
ord’alarme
number
of appliances
that can
contre
les
surtensions
en
option
(Modèle
#MA23-S/MA24-S).
(Voir
Cela
ne
peut
se
produire
qu’avec
des
unités
équipées
d’une
protection
This
can
only occur with units equipped with optional la
surge
be alarm.
placed
on
a
generator.
section
Sonore dans
manuel)
contreAlarme
les(Model
surtensions
en ce
option
(Modèle
#MA23-S/MA24-S).
(Voir
protection
#MA23/24-S).
(See Audible
Alarm section in
thisla
section
Alarme
Sonore
dans
ce
manuel)
manual).
Surge:
A power disturbance known also as a transient voltage.
or
A brief but extreme burst of energy.
Q
■
Q
Surge Protection: Any device designed to limit or eliminate transient voltages
from entering power, signal, telephone or data lines.
1
1
25
1
Troubleshooting
Tips
Status
Lights
GenerLink™
Problem is equipped with one blue status light, one green status light, one
yellow
status light, and
faultto
status
light. (Seeduring
Diagram
1) with utility
The GenerLink™
will one
not red
transfer
the generator
testing
power present.
In the event of a power outage, none of the status lights will be
Cause
illuminated
until generator power is provided.
The GenerLink™ unit is equipped with a lockout circuit that prevents transfer
to generator
Green
Statuspower
Lightif the load on the home exceeds 50-amps. The yellow
status
light
will
illuminated
if the load exceeds
50-amps
When the green be
status
light is illuminated
utility power
is present. This
Solution
/
Testing
represents a normal condition. If normal utility-supplied power is present in
1. Disconnect
your
home (youthe
are generator.
not powering your home with a generator) and the green
2.
Reduce
the
load
by turning off
ALL the circuit
breakers
theunit
house
status light is NOT illuminated,
maintenance
is required
andinthe
must be
3.
Confirm
that
the
yellow
status
light
is
not
illuminated
serviced. Do not, under any conditions, attempt to remove or repair
4. Reconnectyourself.
and restart
the to
generator.
GenerLink™
(Refer
Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
5. Restore load equal to or less than the capacity of generator.
6. Operate
loads using your generator.
Red
Status household
Light
7.
Do
not,
under
any
conditions,
attempt to
remove exists
or repair
The red status light indicates an abnormal
condition
andGenerLink™
GenerLink™’s
yourself.
safety circuits were initiated. Illumination of the red status light does not
indicate an unsafe condition exists. It is normal for the red status light to
Problem illuminate when GenerLink™ cycles between generator and
momentarily
GenerLink™
utility
power. will not continuously connect the generator to the loads or it
periodically cycles the loads on and off.
IfCause
the red fault status light is illuminated continuously, DO NOT CONNECT a
GenerLink™
is equipped with
loadissensing
capabilities.
If itcontact
detectsyour
a Utility
generator
to GenerLink™.
Service
required,
immediately
load Installer.
that exceeds
continuous
load rating,
it will
orconnected
the Approved
(Referthe
to 50
theamp
Terms
and Conditions
for service
instructions)
automatically disconnect the generator for a short period of time.
YSolution
ellow Status Light
The
yellow light
indicates through
that the ahousehold
load is greater
thanconnector.
30 amps. It is
Reconnect
GenerLink™
20-amp, 30-amp
or 50-amp
normal for the yellow status light to be illuminated while utility power is
present.
ProblemThe load must be reduced before the GenerLink™ unit can be operated
with
portable
generator.
Reduce
the load by
turning
off circuit
breakers
The agreen
indicator
light on
GenerLink™
is not
illuminated
when
utilityin the
breaker
power ispanel.
present.
Cause
Blue
Statusstatus
Lightlight on the bottom of the GenerLink™ must be illuminated
The green
When
bluepower
statusislight
is illuminated,
powerthis
is present.
This an
when the
utility
present.
If it is notgenerator
illuminated,
may indicate
represents
the generator
is properly
abnormalthat
condition
that may
requireconnected
service. to the GenerLink™ and providing
generator
Solutionpower.
1. Call for service. (Refer to the Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
! or use theWARNING
2. Do not attempt to test
GenerLink™ with a generator until the
condition is corrected.
If the green status light is NOT illuminated when
3. Do not, under any
conditions,
attempt
remove
and/or repair GenerLink™
utility
power is present,
or thetored
fault status
light IS illuminated, a potential hazardous
yourself.
222
condition may exist. Contact your electric utility
or authorized installer.
Audible Alarm
Problem
After the generator is turned off and utility power is present, the house load
begins to cycle on and off.
This section only applies to GenerLink™ units equipped with optional
Cause
surge connected
protection.
the product
label on
unit
collar
for the
model
While
to Check
the generator,
GenerLink™
may
have
suffered
an internal
number. Units with a model number MA23/24-S contain the whole
failure.
house surge suppression system.
Solution
1. Reduce the load by turning off all circuit breakers in the house.
units
equipped
with optional surge protection are also equipped
2.GenerLink™
Reconnect and
restart
the generator.
an audible
alarm.
alarm will
continuously if the surge
3.with
Restore
load equal
to The
the capacity
of sound
generator.
require service.
(Refer
to generator.
the Terms and Conditions for service
4.components
Operate household
loads using
your
Do not,
under
anyTerms
conditions,
attempt tofor
remove
repair
5.instructions)
Call for service.
(Refer
to the
and Conditions
serviceorinstructions)
yourself.
6.GenerLink™
Do not, under
any conditions, attempt to remove or repair GenerLink™
yourself.
If the alarm is sounding, you CAN CONNECT a generator to GenerLink™.
The audible alarm is an indication that service may be required. An authorized
utility technician or licensed electrician must service the device. (Refer to the
Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
Please refer
to page 22
for GenerLink™
testing,
while utility power
is present.
3
23
Procédures de Démarrage
Q. IStart-Up
have meter-based
surge protection, but want GenerLink™. Should
Procedures
I get hard-wired surge protection?
Voici les procédures de démarrage de GenerLink™. Pour les procédures de
A. If your GenerLink™ unit is equipped with whole house surge protection it
démarrage du générateur, veuillez vous référer au mode d’emploi du fabricant du
will eliminate
needstart-up
for meter
based or for
hard
wired surge protection
devices.
The
following the
are the
procedures
GenerLink™.
For generator
startgénérateur.
up procedures, please refer to the generator manufacturer owner’s manual.
ÉTAPE
1. Éteignez
les my
disjoncteurs
votrefrom
panneau
Q. Why
can’ttous
I run
whole de
house
a portable generator?
électrique.
(Voir
Schéma
2)
A.
The
appliances
in
the
average
home
consume
relatively
low (See
amounts
of 2)
STEP 1. Turn off all of the circuit breakers in your breaker
panel.
Diagram
electricity
to operate
they are
started. However,
ÉTAPE
2. Déplacez
votre once
générateur
et positionnez-le
afin many of them require a
significant
amount ofauelectricity
to™start
up theduappliances.
de pouvoir
le connecter
GenerLink
. À l’aide
cordon Please review the
appliance guide
to determine
thelastart-up
wattage
required
for individual
2
d’alimentation
GenerLok™,
insérez
fiche à Diagram
quatre lames
appliances.
du cordon de connexion dans la prise de courant de L20, L30
ou 50 ampères, 120/240V du générateur.
Q. What happens when the utility power is restored and
my generator
Schéma
2
STEP
2.pas
Move
your generator
positionà to
be conN’essayez
dethrough
brancher
votre into
générateur
l’aide
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is operating
GenerLink™?
cordon
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connexion
qui n’est
pas
équipé
de GenerLok™.
N’essayez
pasOnce
nected
GenerLink™.
Using
GenerLok™
A. Your
generator
continues
to the
power
your
homepower
until you
turn it off.
de vous
connecter
à
une
prise
de
générateur
à
trois
lames
ou
à
une
prise
cord,
insert
the
four-blade
plug
on
the
connecting
cord
you turn off your generator, GenerLink™ will automatically switch yourdehome
courant
supérieure
à 50orGenerLink™
ampères.
la asection
dusafety
Cordon
d’Alimentation
into
L20-, L30-,
50-amp, (Voir
120/240-volt
outlet
on the
generator.
back the
to
utility
power.
has
built-in
feature
that prevents
GenerLok™
de
ce
manuel)
back feeding the generator’s power into the utility lines, eliminating hazardous
Do
not
attempt
connect
your
generator
a connection
that
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3.
Pour
brancher
le for
cordon
d’alimentation
deusing
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™, alignez cord
le
conditions
for
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utility
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orconnecteur
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higher
than(Voir
50-amps.
(See
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my utility
meter
continue
to
run when
using
GenerLink™
bruit
claquement
lorsque
le
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3) the
GenerLok™
Power Cord section of this manual)
with my generator?
A. No, your utility meter will only run when the utility is providing electric
™ GenerLok™
ne
peut using
se connecter
correctement:
Remarque
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Generlok
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your
When
GenerLink™,
with
your
STEP
plughome.
the
power
cord,
align
with
theportable
front ofgenerator,
the
you
are automatically
disconnected
from the utility
power
and will
not
receptacle.
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connector,
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snapping
sound
siGenerLink™
le cordon
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reconnect
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turn
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generator.
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connector
locksde
inclaquement)
place.
(See Diagram 3)
GenerLink
(pasyou
de bruit
Q
Q. How
can I tell cannot
when the
utility power
is restored?
Note:
GenerLok™
be connected
successfully:
A. There
are
four
indicator
lights
on
GenerLink™,
one green,
if the connector does not lock in place (no snapping
sound)one yellow, one
blue and one red. When the green light is illuminated, this represents a normal
condition where utility power is present. When your blue light is illuminated,
this represents the cord set is connected to the GenerLink™ correctly. When
your utility has restored
power
Schéma
3 you can de-energize and disconnect your
Diagram 3
generator from GenerLink™. If the red light is illuminated at any time or in
conjunction with the green light, there is a potential problem and you should
have the unit serviced immediately. (Refer to the Terms and Conditions for
service instructions)
■
Q. CanGenerLink™
I Prise
use GenerLink™ during inclement weather?
GenerLink
A. GenerLink™
is™completely sealed inside the meter socket and does not
Receptacle
represent a hazard; however, generators should not be operated during rain or
snow unless they are protected from the elements. Please consult your generator
Connecteur
manufacturer,
distributor and/or owner’s manual for instructions on the safe
GenerLok™
GenerLok
™
operation of
your
generator.
Connector
4
4 20
Q. Quel est l’entretien nécessaire pour GenerLink™ ?
R. Deux fois par an, testez l’unité GenerLink™ avec le cordon d’alimentation
Q.
What
maintenance
is required
for GenerLink™?
STEP
4. Turn
off the idle setting
(if present)
on your generator. This will ensure
GenerLok™ afin de vérifier son bon raccordement. Si le cordon GenerLok™
A.
Twice
agenerator
year test will
the operate
GenerLink™
unit
withspeed
the GenerLok™
power cord to
that
your
at
the
correct
and voltage.
ne s’enclenche pas, utilisez une graisse diélectrique uniquement
sur les quatre
ensure
connectivity.
If
GenerLok™
cord
does
not
snap
into
place,
usepas
a
petits roulements à billes situés sur le connecteur GenerLink™. N’utilisez
dielectric
grease
only
on
the
four
small
ball
bearings
located
on
the
STEP
5.
Review
the
generator
starting
procedures
in
the
generator
owner’s
de WD40 sur les composants du GenerLink™ ou le cordon d’alimentation
GenerLink™
connector.
Dogenerator.
not use WD40 on any components of the
manual and then
start your
GenerLok™.
GenerLink™ or GenerLok™ power cord.
Q. STEP
Que se
passe-t-il
si le générateur
en surcharge
? with optional
6. If
your GenerLink™
unitest
is NOT
equipped
R. Votre
générateur
devrait
avoir
un
disjoncteur
qui
s’activera
cas7.
de
Q.
What
happens(Model
if the generator
gets overloaded?
surge
protection
#MA23/24-S)
please skip to en
Step
surcharge.
S’il
ne
possède
pas
cette
fonctionnalité,
il
ne
peut
pas
être
utilisé
A.
Yourstarting
generator
should
have the
a circuit
breaker that
activate
in the
If after
your
generator,
GenerLink™
unitwill
begins
emitting
a event
avec
GenerLink™.
Siitledoes
disjoncteur
duthis
générateur
se is
déclenche,
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of
an overload.
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feature,
not suit-able
for use with
constant
audibleIf alarm,
IT
STILL
SAFE
TOitOPERATE
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tousGenerLink™.
les disjoncteurs
ménagers
de votre
panneau
d’électricité,
réinitialisez
le
Ifwith
the
generator’s
circuit
breaker
trips, turnthat
off the
all the
household
GENERATOR
GenerLink™.
Thele
alarm
indicates
surge
disjoncteur
sur
le
générateur
et
redémarrez
générateur.
Veuillez
vous
référer
circuit
breakers
in your breaker
panel,
reset the
circuit
breaker
the
protection
components
may générateur
require
service.
Warranty
andon
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au manuel
d’utilisateur
de votre
pour (See
obtenir
des instructions
generator,
and
restart
the generator. Please refer to your generator owner’s
Section
in
this
manual)
complètes sur l’utilisation sécuritaire de votre générateur.
manual for complete instructions on the safe operation of your generator.
Q. STEP
Où doit-on
placer
le générateur
?
7. Select
the appliances
that require
emergency power. Note the capacity
R. N’oubliez
pas,
les
gaz
d’échappement
duplaced?
générateur
contiennent
du manual.
Q.
Where
shouldand
therefer
generator
be
of your
generator
to the Appliance
Energy
Guide in this
monoxyde
de
carbone
mortel.
Le
générateur
ne
doit
jamais
fonctionner
A. Remember, generator exhaust gases contain deadly carbon monoxide. The
à l’intérieur,
cela inclut
les be
sous-sols,
les inside,
vides sanitaires
et/oubasements,
les garages crawl spaces
generator
operated
this includes
Locate theshould
circuitnever
breakers
attenants.
Veuillez
consulter
le
manuel
de
l’utilisateur
de
votre
générateur
Diagram
4 for
and/or
garages. Please consult your generator owner’s
manual
in yourattached
home’s breaker
pour
obtenir
des
instructions
complètes
sur
l’emplacement
sécuritaire
et sur
le
complete
instructions
on
the safe location for and operation of your
generator.
panel
(See
Diagram
4)
for
fonctionnement de votre générateur.
the appliances you can
Breaker Panel
What
a power
cord?
Q. Q.
Qu’est-ce
cordon
support
andisqu’un
turn
them
on d’alimentation ?
R. Un
d’alimentation
A.
A
cord
of: composé de :
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at power
a time.
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with est
Q large
un aconnecteur
GenerLok™
standard qui
se will
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GenerLink™,
standard
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that
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motor
loads
first, such connector
Q as
un
cable
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MA24
ou
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cable
that
isest
■ refrigerators.
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power
to start
than
other
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isolé,
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a
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heavy duty,
rated,
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and
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appliances.
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stabilize before
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de leau à l’eau
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cords
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circuit
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next
load. Next, start
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suchforasaa50ceiling
ventilating fan. Then
Q ■et convient
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pour
circuit de 50 ampères
appropriate
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generator.
startan
smaller
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withconnector
no motorsforsuch
lights.
Q Your
un connecteur
NEMA
correspondant
à
votre
générateur
generator may have a 20-amp, 30-amp or 50-amp, 120/240-volt output
Votre
générateur
peut
avoir une sortie
120/240 volts
de 20 ampères,
30
ampères The
that
will
require
aisL14-20-amp,
L14-30-amp
or 50-amp,
connector.
STEP
8. When
it
time toun
refuel
your generator,
turn
offNEMA
allampères,
of your
home’s
ou 50
ampères
qui
nécessitera
connecteur
NEMA
de
L14-20
length
of
the power
cord
shouldoffbethe
as generator,
close to theand
actual
measured
distance
circuit
breakers
before
turning
refuel
according
your
L14-30
ampères
ou to
50the
ampères.
La longueur
du in
cordon
d’alimentation
doittoêtre
from
the meter
generator
as
possible
order
tothe
maintain
your
generator
owner’s
manual.
Then
begin
with
Step
1
of
Start-Up
Procedure
aussi
proche que
possible
de la distance mesurée du compteur au générateur afin
generator’s
power
quality.
to reconnect
loads/appliances.
de maintenir
la qualité
de l’alimentation de votre générateur.
Q. Q.
Que
faireifsimy
le connecteur
de mon générateur
ne possède
pas or
de locking
What
generator connector
does not have
a straight
connecteur
droit
ou
de
verrouillage
L14-20,
L14-30,
ou
14-50
?
L14-20, L14-30, or 14-50 connector?
R. Certains
sontfitted
équipés
deconnectors
connecteursthat
quiare
ne not
sontL14-20,
pas L14-20,
A. Somegénérateurs
generators are
with
L14-30,
L14-30
ou
14-50.
Consultez
votre
fournisseur
local
ou
un
revendeur
agréé Reseller
or 14-50. Consult with your local utility or a GenerLink™ Authorized
GenerLink™
pour
déterminer
si votre
générateur
peut êtrewith
utilisé
pour se
WARNING
!
to determine
if your
generator
can
be
used to connect
GenerLink™.
connecter à GenerLink™.
yourde
generator,
consult the
Q. Que
se passe-t-il
si jeifsouhaite
le retrait
GenerLink™
de mon
Q. What
happens
IBefore
wantrefueling
GenerLink™
removed
from
mydomicile
home??
manufacturer’s instructions as found in the
R. Pour
enlever,
remplacer
votre
GenerLink™,
vous
devez
contacter
A. To
remove,
replace,ou
orréparer
repair
your
GenerLink™,
you
must
contact
anun
generator owner’s manual.
Installateur
Agréé.
Seuls les
techniciens
autorisés
par le service
ou les
Approved
Installer.
Only
technicians
authorized
by the d’électricité
electric utility
or
électriciens
peuventmay
avoir
accès
à GenerLink™.
Ne tentez
aucune
licensedagréés
electricians
have
access
to GenerLink™.
Do pas,
not,dans
under
any
circonstance,
d’enlever
réparerand/or
GenerLink™
vous-même. yourself.
conditions,
attemptoutoderemove
repair GenerLink™
5
2121
ÉTAPE 9. Si le disjoncteur du générateur se déclenche pendant le
fonctionnement ou la configuration, éteignez tous les disjoncteurs du panneau
électrique, réinitialisez le disjoncteur du générateur et redémarrez le générateur
si nécessaire.
Sélectionnez
reconnectez
les
charges
en suivant
lesorprocédures
deetProtection
lesoff
Surtensions
et Informations
STEP
IfSpécifications
the generator’s
circuit
breaker
trips
during
operation
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Specifications
andContre
Technical
Information
Contre
les Surtensions
et Informations
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àcircuit
l’Étapebreakers
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off allSpécifications
in the breaker
panel,
reset the circuit
breaker on Techniques
the
Tension
de Ligne
Nominale if: necessary.
generator,
and
restart
the generator
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loads le
Nominal
Line
Voltage:
120/240
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10.Tension
Pour
savoir
quand
l’alimentation
électrique
a and
été reconnect
rétablie, vérifiez
de
Ligne
Nominale
:
Max
Cont.
Tension
de
Fonctionnement
:
250
following
theOperating
procedures
summarized in Step
7. 120/240
Max
Cont.
Voltage:
250
voyant d’état
vert
section
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de
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de
Fonctionnement
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Hz
Courant
de Surtension
Total
: d’électricité est
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vert est
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l’alimentation
du
service
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10.
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whenTotal
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de Surtension
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50
000
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vous
reconnecter
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service.
status
light (see
Status
Lights
section
in
this
manual).
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the
green
light
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Current
Per
Mode:
50,000
A
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de Surtension Maximum Par Mode : 50 000
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can reconnect
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Type de Circuit :
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Type
de Circuit
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Haute
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To
reconnect
to
your
electric
utility:
Température
Stockage
:
-40°
à +High
160°
Fl’unité
(-40° àGenerLink™
+ 70° C)
Circuit
Type:
Parallel
Energy
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àÉnergie
entendre
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de Stockage
:
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à + to
F (-40°
à + à70°
C) C)
Température
de Fonctionnement
: -40°
-40°
à160°
++160°
140°
FF (-40°
+ +70°
60°
Storage
Temperature:
(-40°
to
C)
émettre
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de la transition
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d’une
simple
Température
Fonctionnement
:
-40°
à
+
140°
F
(-40°
+
60°
C)
Altitude
Fonctionnement
:
Niveau
de
la
Mer
12
000
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A.
Turn offTemperature:
your generator. Expect to hear-40v
a ‘clicking’
sound
from
the
Operating
to
+140°
F
(-40°
to
+60°
vérification
afin
de
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Transfer
Type:
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Load
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17
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ances
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to operate
and add
thepower
starting
together
to
si
elles
peuvent
toutes
en même
sansexceeding
dépasser lathe
capacité
de of
fault
status
light
isfonctionner
continuously
illuminated.
if they
can
all be
operated
at the same
timetemps
without
capacity
votre
générateur.NOTE:
REMARQUE
: Lescircuit
disjoncteurs
individuels
de votrepanel
panneau
your generator.
individual
breakers
on your breaker
may
électrique
peuvent
plus d’un
appareil.
Déterminez
toujours
à quels
Never
connect
or disconnect
the
GenerLok™
power
cord
to/from
your
control
more
than contrôler
one
appliance.
Always
determine
which
appliances/loads
disjoncteurs
lesthe
différents
appareils/charges.
portablesont
generator
while
generator
is operating. Turn off the portable
are connected
toconnectés
specific
breakers.
generator and turn off all circuits in your breaker panel before connecting
or disconnecting the power
ATTENTION
! cord.
CAUTION
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■
!
■
■
N’allumez pas la thermopompe ou la
Before using the
check
the cord
DoGenerLok™
not turn on yourpower
home’s cord,
heat pump
or central
air for exposed wires
climatisation centrale de votre domicile lorsque
conditioning while using GenerLink™. The starting
and/or frayed insulation.
vous utilisez GenerLink™. La puissance de
wattage for these devices exceeds GenerLink™’s
démarrage
de ces appareils dépasse la capacité
Keep the power cord
in40-amp
a dry,capacity.
destored
GenerLink™
desafe
40 location
ampères. when not in use.
Ensure that
the GenerLok™ power cord is in a protected area where it will
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Instructions
not
be
damaged
by lawn
mowers,
powerwattage
tools oroutput
vehicles.
Instructions
du
Tableau
Write down the maximum
and
continuous
ratings for your
Notez
les
puissances
nominales
maximales
et
continues
de votre générateur
generator in the boxes marked A.
dansNever
les cases
marquées
A.
attempt
to remove,
repair, dismantle, modify, or alter GenerLink™
once
it
has
been
installed.
Dans
Énergétique
Appareils,
les that
appareils
que vous
From le
theGuide
Appliance
Energydes
Guide,
selectsélectionnez
the appliances
you wish
to
souhaitez
utiliser
inscrivez-les
dans
colonne
B. Pour appliance,
chaque appareil
operate and
writeetthem
in column
B.laFor
each selected
write its
sélectionné,
inscrivez
facteur
de run
démarrage
la puissance
de D
fonctionnement
corresponding
startinglefactor
and
watts inetcolumns
C and
respectively.
correspondant dans les colonnes C et D.
For each
appliance
have
multiply
the starting
factor
Pour
chaque
appareilthat
queyou
vous
avezselected,
sélectionné,
multipliez
le facteur
de by the
run watts and
the results
or the load watts
columnlesE.résultats
NOTE: ou
Only
démarrage
par write
la puissance
de fonctionnement
et in
inscrivez
la
CAUTION
puissance
charge
dans
la
colonne
E.
REMARQUE
:
Seuls
les
éléments
qui
items thatde
start
simultaneously
should
be
tallied
in
column
D.
!
démarrent simultanément doivent être comptabilisés dans la colonne D.
Always locate and operate your
Finally,additionnez
sum up all oftoutes
the load
wattages
forde
each
appliance
and lights in column E.
Enfin,
les
puissances
charge
generator
in accordance
withpour
the chaque appareil et les
Add
each
appliances
load
watts
and
write
the
number
in
box
number
in box
outlines
lumières dans la colonnemanufacturer’s
E. Ajoutez lainstructions
puissanceasde
charge G.
de The
chaque
appareil
in
the
generator
owner’s
manual.
G
represents
the
total
amount
of
load
you
plan
to
run
on
your
portable
generator.
et inscrivez le numéro dans la case G. Le numéro dans la case G représente
Bequantité
sure thattotale
the total
in box Gque
does
notprévoyez
exceed the
size in box
la
de charges
vous
degenerator
faire fonctionner
surA.votre
générateur portable. Assurez-vous que le total dans la case G ne dépasse pas la
Always
a generator
as large or larger than the estimates for both
taille
duselect
générateur
dans lathat
caseisA.
running
and
starting
wattages.
Sélectionnez toujours un générateur aussi grand ou plus grand que les
estimations des puissances en fonctionnement et de démarrage.
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Sélection d’un Générateur Portable
SAMPLE
WORKSHEET
Selecting
a Portable Generator
Generator Size: (Watts)
9600
De quel type
de
générateur
ai-je
Bof Generator Do I Need?
Cbesoin ?
D
E
What
Kindgrande
Il y a une
variété de générateurs portables disponibles à l’achat. Certains
Load
Start
X
Run
Watts
=
Load
There
areadaptés
a wide variety
of portable
for purchase.
Some
sont plus
que d’autres
pour segenerators
connecter available
à votre domicile.
Lorsque
vous
Factor
Watts
are
more
suitable
than
others
for
connecting
to
your
house.
When
selecting
choisissez un générateur portable pour vous connecter à votre domicile, vous a
portable
generator
to connect
to your
devez vous
assurer que
le générateur
: house, you should ensure the
Refrigerator
= 3000
X
1000
3
n’endommagera pas les appareils/équipements
generator:
électroniques
fragiles
will
not damage
sensitive electronic
offre
la possibilité de démarrer les2 chargesXdes
Sump
Pump
= 2000
appliances/equipment,
1000
moteurs nécessaires,
pompe
de
provides
the capacitycomme
to startune
needed
motor
puits ou
de as
puisard
loads,
such
a well or sump pump
Computer
= 200
X
200
1
possède
la prise à quatre
fils 20-amp,
de 20 ampères
has
the necessary
four-wire
30- ou
30 ampères
ou 50
ampères nécessaires
se
amp
or 50-amp
receptacle
required to pour
connect
= 1200
X
Fanconnecter
(central) ¹�₄
hp
400
3
à GenerLink™
et
to GenerLink™
and
possède
un
connecteur
de
120/240
volts
has a 120/240-volt connector.
=
X
À titre de guide, GenerLink™ devrait être utilisé
avec
un générateur
qui possède
suivantesthat
: has the
As
a guide,
GenerLink™
shouldlesbecaractéristiques
used with a generator
une puissance
le plus gros moteur
que
=
X
following
features: de pointe suffisante pour démarrer
avous
peakutiliserez
rating sufficient to start the largest motor you will be running
un automatic
régulateur voltage
de tension
automatique
an
regulator
F
arrêtoil’
lorsque
le
niveau d’huile est faible
‘low
shut
down
Lights
Wattage
Number
des prisesL14-30
de verrouillage
des prises for
droites
14-50 pour
L14-20,
or 14-50 L14-20
lockingou
or L14-30
straightou
receptacles
connecting
to
la connexion àand
GenerLink™ et
GenerLink™
une sortie de 120/240
= 300
X
5
60
120/240-volt
output volts
La qualité de l’énergie produite par un générateur portable est également un
facteur
important
à considérer
choix de
votre générateur.
la tension
=important
X
The
quality
of power
producedlors
by adu
portable
generator
is1 also anSi
100
100
de sortie
est trop faible,
moteurs,
telsgenerator.
que le moteur
réfrigérateur
du
factor
to consider
when les
selecting
your
If theduvoltage
outputou
is too
four,itpourraient
surchauffer.
Si laastension
de sortie
est
trop
élevée,
cela
pourrait
low,
could cause
motors, such
your
refrigerator
or
furnace
motor,
to
=
X
0
0
150
endommager
les voltage
équipements
fragiles
que votre
ordinateur ou
overheat.
If the
outputélectroniques
is too high, it
couldtels
damage
sensitive
les commandes
numériques
suryour
votre
système or
de the
chauffage.
electronic
equipment
such as
computer
digital controls on your
heating
system.
Pour optimiser la qualité de l’alimentation de votre générateur, il est
recommandé que votre générateur ait une régulation de tension automatique.
6800
Total:
To
generator’s
power quality,
it is recommended
that
La maximize
régulation your
de tension
électronique
est préférable
à la régulation
deyour
type G
condensateur
condenseur
dans les
cas où deElectronic
l’équipement
électronique
fragile
generator
haveouautomatic
voltage
regulation.
voltage
regulation
is
est utilisé.over capacitor or condenser type regulation in instances where
preferred
sensitive
electronic
equipment
is being
operated.
Quelle Taille
de Générateur
Ai-Je
Besoin
?
Lors d’une panne d’électricité, GenerLink™ vous permet de choisir la
What
Size Generator
Do I Need? que vous souhaitez utiliser en commutant
combinaison
de charges/appareils
During
a
power
outage,
GenerLink™
allows électrique
you to select
the combination
simplement les disjoncteurs
dans le panneau
du domicile.
Cette of
loads/appliances
you
want
to
operate
by
simply
switching
breakers
in
the
flexibilité facilite les dimensionnements des générateurs.
household breaker panel. This flexibility makes generator sizing easy.
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You will want a generator that can run the largest appliances and motors you
will need during an outage. You can always run other smaller loads/appliances
by rotating them on and off as necessary.
For example, if you have a generator with 9,600 continuous watts of capacity,
during a power outage, you can run the hot water heater (typically 4,800 watts)
by simply turning off the majority of other household breakers until the water
tank heats up. Once the water is heated, shut off the water heater breaker and
switch the other household circuit breakers back on.
To determine the loads you can support with a portable generator, you must
consider both the “running watt” and the “starting watt” requirements of the
loads you want to operate. (See Appliance Energy Guide in this manual)
You can purchase or use a generator of any size provided the generator
is equipped with a 4 wire, 120/240-volt receptacle rated at 20-amps,
30-amps and/or 50-amps. GenerLink™ is designed to be compatible with
20-amp, 30-amp and 50-amp connectors. GenerLink™ is not rated to be
compatible with larger current outputs and will electronically disconnect if you
are generating outputs larger than 40-amps.
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Appliance Usage Guide
Equipment
Water Heater (50 gallon)
Portable Heater with fan
Furnace Fan (Central) - 1/4 HP
1/3 HP
1/2 HP
Computer
Fax Machine
Space Heater
Refrigerator/Freezer
Home Security System
Lights
Range w/Oven
- Small Burner
- Large Burner
Garage Door Opener - 1/3 HP
- 1/2 HP
Well Pump - 1/3 HP
1/2 HP
3/4 HP
Submersible Sump Pump - 1/2 HP
Electric Heat Pump
Central A/C 3 ton
Dishwasher w/o hot water
Television
Radio
Microwave
Coffee maker
Toaster
Hair Dryer
Washing Machine w/o Hot Water
Clothes Dryer
Air Cleaner
Dehumidifier
Humidifier
Vacuum Cleaner
Starting Factor
Running Wattage
(avg.)
1
2
3
3
3
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
4500-5000
500-1500
400
450
600
200
50-1000
500-1500
750
200
40-150
12200
1300
2400
750
1050
750
1000
1500
1000
6000
6000
1200
150-400
70-200
600-1500
750-1200
1100
600-1400
1000
4850
50
840
177
800
13
Safety
Tips
Notes
to Appliance
Usage Guide
The wattages on the Appliance Energy Guide are estimates. The estimated
wattage required for your appliances can be easily calculated. (NOTE:
not wait watts;
for an 2emergency
learn
to connect
your generator
and
1DokW=1000
kW=2000to
watts
andhow
so on.)
The formula
for finding
select loads
to GenerLink™.
(See (running).
Setup Procedures
wattage
is: Volts
x Amps = Watts
Alwaysfor
usedetailed
startinginformation.)
factor when
calculating electrical load requirements for your generator. Select the appliDoyou
notwant
connect
the GenerLok™
cord
to GenerLink™
if determine
the red
ances
to operate
and add thepower
starting
wattages
together to
fault
status
is continuously
illuminated.
if they
can
all belight
operated
at the same
time without exceeding the capacity of
your generator. NOTE: individual circuit breakers on your breaker panel may
Never
connect
or disconnect
GenerLok™
power
cord
to/from your
control
more
than one
appliance. the
Always
determine
which
appliances/loads
portable generator
while
the generator is operating. Turn off the portable
are connected
to specific
breakers.
generator and turn off all circuits in your breaker panel before connecting
or disconnecting the power cord.
CAUTION
!
■
■
■
■
Before using the
check
the cord
DoGenerLok™
not turn on yourpower
home’s cord,
heat pump
or central
air for exposed wires
conditioning while using GenerLink™. The starting
and/or frayed insulation.
wattage for these devices exceeds GenerLink™’s
Keep the power cord stored in40-amp
a dry,capacity.
safe location when not in use.
Ensure that
the GenerLok™ power cord is in a protected area where it will
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Instructions
■
notdown
be damaged
by lawn
mowers,
powerwattage
tools oroutput
vehicles.
Write
the maximum
and
continuous
ratings for your
generator in the boxes marked A.
Never attempt to remove, repair, dismantle, modify, or alter GenerLink™
has been Energy
installed.
Fromonce
the it
Appliance
Guide, select the appliances that you wish to
■
operate and write them in column B. For each selected appliance, write its
corresponding starting factor and run watts in columns C and D respectively.
For each appliance that you have selected, multiply the starting factor by the
run watts and write the results or the load watts in column E. NOTE: Only
CAUTION
items that start simultaneously
should
be tallied in column D.
!
Always locate and operate your
Finally, sum up all of the load
wattages for each appliance and lights in column E.
generator in accordance with the
Add each appliances loadmanufacturer’s
watts and write
the number
in box G. The number in box
instructions
as outlines
in the
generator
G represents the total amount
of load
you owner’s
plan tomanual.
run on your portable generator.
Be sure that the total in box G does not exceed the generator size in box A.
Always select a generator that is as large or larger than the estimates for both
running and starting wattages.
10
14
SAMPLE
WORKSHEET
Selecting
a Portable Generator
Generator Size: (Watts)
9600
B
C
D
E
What Kind of Generator Do I Need?
Load
Start
X
Run
Watts
=
Load
There are a wide variety of portable generators available for purchase.
Some
Factor
Watts
are more suitable than others for connecting to your house. When selecting a
portable generator to connect to your house, you should ensure the
Refrigerator
= 3000
X
1000
3
generator:
will not damage sensitive electronic
Sump
Pump
= 2000
X
appliances/equipment,
1000
2
provides the capacity to start needed motor
loads, such as a well or sump pump
Computer
= 200
X
200
1
has the necessary four-wire 20-amp, 30amp or 50-amp receptacle required to connect
= 1200
X
Fan (central) ¹�₄ hp
400
3
to GenerLink™ and
has a 120/240-volt connector.
=
X
As a guide, GenerLink™ should be used with a generator that has the
=
X
following features:
a peak rating sufficient to start the largest motor you will be running
an automatic voltage regulator
F
‘lowLights
oil’ shut down
Wattage
Number
L14-20, L14-30 or 14-50 locking or straight receptacles for connecting to
GenerLink™ and
= 300
X
5
60
120/240-volt output
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The quality of power produced by a100
portable X
generator is1 also an=important
100
factor to consider when selecting your generator. If the voltage output is too
low, it could cause motors, such as 150
your refrigerator
or furnace
motor,
= to0
X
0
overheat. If the voltage output is too high, it could damage sensitive
electronic equipment such as your computer or the digital controls on your
heating system.
6800 G
Total:
To maximize your generator’s power quality, it is recommended
that your
generator have automatic voltage regulation. Electronic voltage regulation is
preferred over capacitor or condenser type regulation in instances where
sensitive electronic equipment is being operated.
What Size Generator Do I Need?
During a power outage, GenerLink™ allows you to select the combination of
loads/appliances you want to operate by simply switching breakers in the
household breaker panel. This flexibility makes generator sizing easy.
15
11
TSurge
echnical
Fact Sheet
Protection
(Optional MA23/24-S)
The
Connection
WORKSHEET
A Cord:
Connection
cords are typically 20 to 60 feet long, with a maximum
Generator Size:
recommended
length of 60 feet for a 50-amp circuit. To determine the correct
(Watts)
cord length, follow these easy steps:
B
C
D
E
Load
Start
X
Run
Watts
=
Load
STEP 1. Select a location for your generator when it is being used with
Factor
Watts
GenerLink™. Consult your generator manufacturers owner’s manual for
instructions on the acceptable placement of your generator.
=
X
STEP 2. Measure the length of the cord you will need by calculating the
distance from the installed GenerLink™ to your
the
=
X generator, including
vertical distance from the electric meter to the ground.
=
X
The length of the power cord should always be as close as possible to the actual
measured distance from the electric meter in order to maximize your generator’s
= during use.
X be fully unrolled
power quality. Additionally, the power cord must
=
X
NOTE:
The GenerLok™ power cord is the only power cord approved for use
with GenerLink™. The GenerLok™ connector
can only =
be used with
X
GenerLink™. It is not compatible for use with any other electric
appliance/device.
F
Lights
Wattage
Number
60
X
=
100
X
=
GenerLink™
and Technical
To determineSpecifications
if your GenerLink™
unit Information
is equipped with surge protection,
check the product label on the collar of the device for the model number
Physical:
MA23/24-S.
Diameter:
6 ¹�₂ in.
Depth:
5 ¹�₄ in.
What are Surges?
Weight
5 ¹�₂
lbs
A surge w/o
is a surge:
sudden, unpredictable,
powerful
increase in voltage that can
Weight
surge:household appliances
5 ³�₄ lbs and electronic equipment. Surge
damage with
or destroy
Socket
200 surges
Amp, 4orjaw
damageStyle:
can happen all at once inRing
casesorofRing-less,
high voltage
over a period
of time when lower voltage surges are experienced consistently.
Electrical:
Source
200 Ampere
Service
or Surges.
Less
How to Compatibility:
Protect Your Home and Appliances
from
Voltage
Withstand
Amperesand
rmsdata
symmetrical
at .5
Surges can Current:
occur on power, cable14,000
TV, telephone
lines. They
arepf,
240
60 Hzof6000
Amperes
for 6on
cycles
caused by many sources: lightning,
theVolts,
switching
utility
equipment
the
.7 - .8
pf, 240
Volts, 60
Hzfrom a nearby
electric grid, electrical accidents, at
heavy
motor
or heavy
loads
†
Generator
, 120/240
Volt air
industry orInput:
locally, by microwave10kW
ovens,Continuous
laser printers
and copiers,
7.2kW
MA-23
conditioner compressor motors and
evenContinuous
lights beingfor
turned
on and off.
Connection:
Proprietary GenerLok™ QuickConnect
Power Cord
GenerLink™ with Surge Protection:
Operational:
Protects household equipment including appliances and hard-wired systems
Transfer
Type:
not protected
by power strips.Break-Before-Make
Plus, it provides enhanced protection for
Transfer
Delay: electronics.
2-3 Seconds
household
Life Provides
Cycle: protection beyond typical
300,000
Operationspower strips and plug-ins.
point-of-use
Temperature
-30°C
60°C External
Produces Range:
an audible alarm when
thetodevices
requires Ambient
service.
Protects against spikes up to 100,000 amps on the electric system.
Features:
Provides a white goods warranty of $1,000/appliance and/or $10,000/house.
Generator
Input Protection:
Generator
Volts
Is meter-based
and will provide
the first Input
line ofVoltage
defense≥at200
your
home’s
Overcurrent
≤ 40surges.
A
service entrance and for yourSupplemental
wired appliances
from voltage
(Refer
to the Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
Utility Input Protection:
Utility Input Voltage ≥ 180 Volts
Over-Temperature
Trip ≥ 105°C
To protect sensitive plugged-in appliances
and equipment,
you should combine
GenerLink™ (with surge protection) with outlet-strip/ plug-in surge protectors.
Load
Protection:
Integrated
Whole-House
Surge Protection
Purchase
high quality plug-in strips
to protect
sensitive equipment
and
MA 23/24-S
Only (Optional)
appliances such as your computerModel
and audio/visual
equipment.
Always consult
Type 1before
- 75kAinstalling
per phase
your specific appliance owner’s manual
plug-in surge strips.
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=
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Total:
G
Status Indication:
Long-life LED indicators show utility power
availability and/or fault presence
Listings:
UL 1008M - Meter socket transfer switch
†
8
16
3 hours at 25°C/ 77°F ambient
*When protected by max 200 A circuit breaker in series with 100 A branch circuit breaker
17
9
STEP
If the generator’s
circuit breaker
trips offInformation
during operation or setup, turn
Surge9.Protection
Specifications
and Technical
off all circuit breakers in the breaker panel, reset the circuit breaker on the
generator,
and restart
the generator if necessary.
Select and reconnect loads
Nominal Line
Voltage:
120/240
following
theOperating
procedures
summarized in Step
Max Cont.
Voltage:
2507.
Operating Frequency:
60 Hz
STEP
To determine
has beenArestored, check the green
Total10.
Surge
Current: when utility power 100,000
status
light (see
Status
section in this
manual).
Max Surge
Current
PerLights
Mode:
50,000
A If theL1green
- G light is
illuminated, utility power is present and you
can reconnect
to -the
50,000
A
L2
G utility.
To
reconnect
Circuit
Type:to your electric utility:
Parallel High Energy
Storage Temperature:
-40° to +160° F (-40° to +70° C)
A.
Turn offTemperature:
your generator. Expect to hear-40v
a ‘clicking’
from
Operating
to +140°sound
F (-40°
to the
+60° C)
GenerLink™
unit when the power transition
occurs.
This feet
is a simple
Operating
Altitude:
Sea Level
to 12,000
verification that normal utility service(3,658
has been
restored.
Meters)
B.
On your breaker panel, set all circuit breakers to the ‘on’ position.
Performance:
ANSI/IEEE C62.41:
C. You can
now unplug
the generator from
GenerLink™.
To unplug
Category
A3 200A
600
V
GenerLink™,
pull down on the660
metal
Category gently
B3 500A
V locking ring at the top of the
GenerLok™
(See Diagram690
5) Store
Categoryconnector.
C1 3,000A
V your power cord in a safe
and dry location.
EMI/RFI noise rejection:
Up to -20dB
Locking Ring
Diagram 5
6
18
Frequently
AskedPower
Questions
The GenerLok™
Cord
Q.
I need
a portable
generator
in ordertoto
use GenerLink™?
To Do
connect
your
generator
GenerLink™
a GenerLok™ power cord
A.
Yes.
GenerLink™
is
an
interconnection
deviceofthat
enables
you to connect
is required. The GenerLok™ power cord consists
three
components:
your portable generator directly to your home’s wiring system. During a
outage, connector
your generator becomes your source of emergency back-up
A. power
GenerLok™
power.
GenerLink™
is designed as an alternative to expensive transfer
B. connector for your generator
switches
and
hazardous
extension
C. 8 or 10 gauge power cord
(4 wire)cords.
Q.
is GenerLink™
TheHow
GenerLok™
Connector:different from a transfer switch?
A.
GenerLink™
offers several
over traditional transfer switches:
GenerLink™ is equipped
with advantages
GenerLok™,
■
GenerLink™
is
installed
outside
your
home
a unique connector that allows for quick and at the electric meter in less
30 minutes.
And,
in mostgenerator.
cases, you do not need to be at home for
easythan
connection
to your
portable
the
GenerLink™
installation.
Installation of a transfer switch can take
GenerLok™ locks in place when connected
about
two
to
three
hours
and
requires
to GenerLink™. GenerLok™ is not a re-wiring your home’s electric system.
threaded connector. Therefore, twisting of
■
GenerLink™,
have the
theWith
locking
sleeve is notyou
necessary
to flexibility
ensure of selecting the appliances you
want
to
run
from
your
home’s
breaker
a tight connection. NOTE: GenerLok™ panel, up to the capacity of your
transfer
have 6 to 8 hard-wired circuits. This
willgenerator.
always beMost
fittedbasic
on one
end ofswitches
the power
limits
the
number
of
circuits
you
can
connect
to the transfer switch.
cord.
■
GenerLink™
uses
TheSince
Generator
Connector:
your existing breaker panel, you can run any large
120
or
240-volt
appliance
your generator’s
capacity.
well pump,
GenerLink™ is connected to up
thetogenerator’s
120/240-volt
ACYour
receptacle
using
water
heater,
sump
pump,
electric
range,
clothes
dryer
and
electric
a GenerLok™ power cord with the appropriate generator connection.
baseboard
heatdifferent
are just types
some of
of receptacles
the appliances
that canonbethe
runtype
on aof generaGenerators
have
depending
rotation
basis
with
GenerLink™.
Many
transfer
switches
and
sub
panels
tor, the type of power provided, and the size of the generator. Some generators
have
only
one
or
two
240-volt
circuits
rated
at
15
or
20-amps.
Heavier
are rated for only 120-volt or only 240-volt output; neither are appropriate for
loads, such
hot through
water heaters
and electric
ranges,
may not does
be not have
powering
your as
home
GenerLink™.
If your
generator
accommodated
by
these
transfer
switches
and
sub
panels.
a 120/240-volt AC receptacle, it is not suitable for use with
GenerLink™. Check your generator for one of the receptacles in Diagram 6.
Q.
Is there
any potential
for 120/240-volt
damage to my
appliances?
These
receptacles
are rated for
output,
which is what you need to
A.
GenerLink™
is
designed
to
function
as
an
interconnection
device andit
run your home. If your generator does not have one of these receptacles,
serves
to
connect
your
generator
to
your
home.
There
is
no
ofwill
damage
should not be used with GenerLink™. Your GenerLok™ powerrisk
cord
be
to
your
appliances
created
by
the
GenerLink™
device.
You
should
fitted with a male plug compatible with one of the following generatorexercise
care when selecting your generator to ensure you are buying a high quality
receptacles.
generator.
Diagram 6
Q. I want surge protection for my home and appliances, can I still use
GenerLink™?
A. Yes, GenerLink™ is now available with an optional feature – surge
protection. GenerLink™ with surge protection will protect your home and
wired appliances from surges over 600 volts.
19
7
Q. IStart-Up
have meter-based
surge protection, but want GenerLink™. Should
Procedures
I get hard-wired surge protection?
A. If your GenerLink™ unit is equipped with whole house surge protection it
will eliminate
needstart-up
for meter
based or for
hard
wired surge protection
devices.
The
following the
are the
procedures
GenerLink™.
For generator
startup procedures, please refer to the generator manufacturer owner’s manual.
Q. Why can’t I run my whole house from a portable generator?
A. The
appliances
home consume
relatively
low (See
amounts
of 2)
STEP
1. Turn
off all in
of the
the average
circuit breakers
in your breaker
panel.
Diagram
electricity to operate once they are started. However, many of them require a
significant amount of electricity to start up the appliances. Please review the
appliance guide to determine the start-up Diagram
wattage required
for individual
2
appliances.
Q. What happens when the utility power is restored and my generator
STEP
2. Movethrough
your generator
into position to be conis operating
GenerLink™?
nected
to
GenerLink™.
Using
GenerLok™
A. Your generator continues to the
power
your homepower
until you turn it off. Once
cord,
insert
the
four-blade
plug
on
the
connecting
cord
you turn off your generator, GenerLink™
will automatically
switch your home
into
the
L20-,
L30-,
or
50-amp,
120/240-volt
outlet
on the
generator.
back to utility power. GenerLink™ has a built-in safety
feature
that prevents
back feeding the generator’s power into the utility lines, eliminating hazardous
Do
not attempt
connect
your
generator
using a connection cord that
conditions
for youtoand
for utility
service
personnel.
is not fitted with GenerLok™. Do not attempt to connect to a threeblade
generator
outlet
or one
rated to
higher
than 50-amps.
(See the
Q. Does
my utility
meter
continue
run when
using GenerLink™
GenerLok™
Power Cord section of this manual)
with my generator?
A. No, your utility meter will only run when the utility is providing electric
power3.toTo
your
When usingpower
GenerLink™,
with
your
STEP
plughome.
the GenerLok™
cord, align
with
theportable
front ofgenerator,
the
you are automatically
disconnected
from the utility
and will
not
GenerLink™
receptacle.
Insert the connector,
therepower
will besupply
a snapping
sound
reconnect
until you turn
generator.
when
the connector
locksoff
inyour
place.
(See Diagram 3)
Q. How
can I tell cannot
when the
utility power
is restored?
Note:
GenerLok™
be connected
successfully:
A. There
are
four
indicator
lights
on
GenerLink™,
one green,
if the connector does not lock in place (no snapping
sound)one yellow, one
blue and one red. When the green light is illuminated, this represents a normal
condition where utility power is present. When your blue light is illuminated,
this represents the cord set is connected to the GenerLink™ correctly. When
your utility has restored power you can de-energize and disconnect your
Diagram 3
generator from GenerLink™. If the red light is illuminated at any time or in
conjunction with the green light, there is a potential problem and you should
have the unit serviced immediately. (Refer to the Terms and Conditions for
service instructions)
■
Q. CanGenerLink™
I use GenerLink™ during inclement weather?
A. GenerLink™
is completely sealed inside the meter socket and does not
Receptacle
represent a hazard; however, generators should not be operated during rain or
snow unless they are protected from the elements. Please consult your generator
manufacturer,GenerLok™
distributor and/or owner’s manual for instructions on the safe
operation of your
generator.
Connector
20
4
Q.
What
maintenance
is required
for GenerLink™?
STEP
4. Turn
off the idle setting
(if present)
on your generator. This will ensure
A.
year test will
the operate
GenerLink™
withspeed
the GenerLok™
thatTwice
your agenerator
at the unit
correct
and voltage.power cord to
ensure connectivity. If GenerLok™ cord does not snap into place, use a
dielectric
grease the
onlygenerator
on the four
smallprocedures
ball bearings
located
on theowner’s
STEP 5. Review
starting
in the
generator
GenerLink™
connector.
Dogenerator.
not use WD40 on any components of the
manual and then
start your
GenerLink™ or GenerLok™ power cord.
STEP 6. If your GenerLink™ unit is NOT equipped with optional
Q.
What
happens(Model
if the generator
gets overloaded?
surge
protection
#MA23/24-S)
please skip to Step 7.
A.
Yourstarting
generator
should
have the
a circuit
breaker that
activate
in the
If after
your
generator,
GenerLink™
unitwill
begins
emitting
a event
of
an overload.
it doesIT
notIShave
thisSAFE
feature,
is not suit-able
for use with
constant
audibleIf alarm,
STILL
TOitOPERATE
YOUR
GenerLink™.
the generator’s
circuit
trips, turnthat
off the
all the
household
GENERATORIfwith
GenerLink™.
Thebreaker
alarm indicates
surge
circuit
breakers
in your breaker
panel,
reset the
breaker
the
protection
components
may require
service.
(Seecircuit
Warranty
andon
Service
generator,
the generator. Please refer to your generator owner’s
Section in and
this restart
manual)
manual for complete instructions on the safe operation of your generator.
STEP 7. Select the appliances that require emergency power. Note the capacity
Q.
Where
shouldand
therefer
generator
be placed?
of your
generator
to the Appliance
Energy Guide in this manual.
A. Remember, generator exhaust gases contain deadly carbon monoxide. The
generator
be operated inside, this includes basements, crawl spaces
Locate theshould
circuitnever
breakers
Diagram
4 for
and/or
garages. Please consult your generator owner’s
manual
in yourattached
home’s breaker
complete
panel (Seeinstructions
Diagram 4)on
forthe safe location for and operation of your generator.
the appliances you can
Breaker Panel
Q.
What
a power
support
andisturn
them cord?
on
A.
one A
at power
a time.cord
Startconsists
with of:
■ a motor
standard
GenerLok™
large
loads
first, such connector that will attach to GenerLink™,
■ refrigerators.
a four wire, Motors
8 gaugerequire
with MA24
10 gauge
MA23
cable
that
is
as
2 to 3ortimes
morewith
power
to start
than
other
■ insulated,
heavy duty,
rated,
fire andtowater-resistant
and
electrical
appliances.
Allowoutdoor
generator
operation
stabilize before
starting the
■ isload.
appropriate
for cords
upmotors
to 60 feet
ampor
circuit
next
Next, start
smaller
suchforasaa50ceiling
ventilating fan. Then
■ an
appropriate
NEMA
yourasgenerator.
start
smaller
appliances
withconnector
no motorsforsuch
lights.
Your generator may have a 20-amp, 30-amp or 50-amp, 120/240-volt output
that
requireit aisL14-20-amp,
or 50-amp,
connector.
STEPwill
8. When
time to refuelL14-30-amp
your generator,
turn offNEMA
all of your
home’s The
length
the power
cord
shouldoffbethe
as generator,
close to theand
actual
measured
distance
circuit of
breakers
before
turning
refuel
according
to your
from
the meter
to manual.
the generator
possible
order
maintain
your
generator
owner’s
Then as
begin
within
Step
1 oftothe
Start-Up
Procedure
generator’s
power
quality.
to reconnect
loads/appliances.
Q. What if my generator connector does not have a straight or locking
L14-20, L14-30, or 14-50 connector?
A. Some generators are fitted with connectors that are not L14-20, L14-30,
or 14-50. Consult with your local utility or a GenerLink™ Authorized Reseller
WARNING
!
to determine if your generator
can
be used to connect with GenerLink™.
your generator,
consult the
Q. What happens if IBefore
wantrefueling
GenerLink™
removed
from my home?
manufacturer’s instructions as found in the
A. To remove, replace, or repair
your
GenerLink™,
you
must contact an
generator owner’s manual.
Approved Installer. Only technicians authorized by the electric utility or
licensed electricians may have access to GenerLink™. Do not, under any
conditions, attempt to remove and/or repair GenerLink™ yourself.
21
5
Troubleshooting
Tips
Status
Lights
GenerLink™
Problem is equipped with one blue status light, one green status light, one
yellow
status light, and
faultto
status
light. (Seeduring
Diagram
1) with utility
The GenerLink™
will one
not red
transfer
the generator
testing
power present.
In
the event of a power outage, none of the status lights will be
Cause
illuminated
until generator
powerwith
is provided.
The GenerLink™
unit is equipped
a lockout circuit that prevents transfer
to generator power if the load on the home exceeds 50-amps. The yellow
Green Status Light
status light will be illuminated if the load exceeds 50-amps
When the green status light is illuminated utility power is present. This
Solution / Testing
represents a normal condition. If normal utility-supplied power is present in
1. Disconnect the generator.
your home (you are not powering your home with a generator) and the green
2. Reduce the load by turning off ALL the circuit breakers in the house
status light is NOT illuminated, maintenance is required and the unit must be
3. Confirm that the yellow status light is not illuminated
serviced. Do not, under any conditions, attempt to remove or repair
4. Reconnect and restart the generator.
GenerLink™ yourself. (Refer to Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
5. Restore load equal to or less than the capacity of generator.
6. Operate household loads using your generator.
Red Status Light
7. Do not, under any conditions, attempt to remove or repair GenerLink™
The red status light indicates an abnormal condition exists and GenerLink™’s
yourself.
safety circuits were initiated. Illumination of the red status light does not
indicate an unsafe condition exists. It is normal for the red status light to
Problem
momentarily illuminate when GenerLink™ cycles between generator and
GenerLink™ will not continuously connect the generator to the loads or it
utility power.
periodically cycles the loads on and off.
IfCause
the red fault status light is illuminated continuously, DO NOT CONNECT a
GenerLink™
is equipped with
loadissensing
capabilities.
If itcontact
detectsyour
a Utility
generator
to GenerLink™.
Service
required,
immediately
connected
load
that
exceeds
the
50
amp
continuous
load
rating,
it
will
or the Approved Installer. (Refer to the Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
automatically disconnect the generator for a short period of time.
YSolution
ellow Status Light
Reconnect
GenerLink™
20-amp, 30-amp
or 50-amp
The
yellow light
indicates through
that the ahousehold
load is greater
thanconnector.
30 amps. It is
normal for the yellow status light to be illuminated while utility power is
ProblemThe load must be reduced before the GenerLink™ unit can be operated
present.
The agreen
indicator
light on
GenerLink™
is not
illuminated
when
utilityin the
with
portable
generator.
Reduce
the load by
turning
off circuit
breakers
power
is
present.
breaker panel.
Cause
The green
Blue
Statusstatus
Lightlight on the bottom of the GenerLink™ must be illuminated
when the
utility
present.
If it is notgenerator
illuminated,
may indicate
When
bluepower
statusislight
is illuminated,
powerthis
is present.
This an
abnormalthat
condition
that may
requireconnected
service. to the GenerLink™ and providing
represents
the generator
is properly
Solutionpower.
generator
1. Call for service. (Refer to the Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
! or use theWARNING
2. Do not attempt to test
GenerLink™ with a generator until the
condition is corrected.
If the green status light is NOT illuminated when
3. Do not, under any
conditions,
attempt
remove
and/or repair GenerLink™
utility
power is present,
or thetored
fault status
yourself.
light IS illuminated, a potential hazardous
222
condition may exist. Contact your electric utility
or authorized installer.
Audible Alarm
Problem
After the generator is turned off and utility power is present, the house load
begins to cycle on and off.
This section only applies to GenerLink™ units equipped with optional
Cause
surge connected
protection.
the product
label on
unit
collar
for the
model
While
to Check
the generator,
GenerLink™
may
have
suffered
an internal
number.
Units
with
a
model
number
MA23/24-S
contain
the
whole
failure.
house surge suppression system.
Solution
1. Reduce the load by turning off all circuit breakers in the house.
units
equipped
with optional surge protection are also equipped
2.GenerLink™
Reconnect and
restart
the generator.
with
an
audible
alarm.
The
alarm
will
continuously if the surge
3. Restore load equal to the capacity
of sound
generator.
components
require
service.
(Refer
to
the
Terms
4. Operate household loads using your generator. and Conditions for service
Do not,
under
anyTerms
conditions,
attempt tofor
remove
repair
5.instructions)
Call for service.
(Refer
to the
and Conditions
serviceorinstructions)
GenerLink™
yourself.
6. Do not, under any conditions, attempt to remove or repair GenerLink™
yourself.
If the alarm is sounding, you CAN CONNECT a generator to GenerLink™.
The audible alarm is an indication that service may be required. An authorized
utility technician or licensed electrician must service the device. (Refer to the
Terms and Conditions for service instructions)
Please refer
to page 22
for GenerLink™
testing,
while utility power
is present.
3
23
Setup Process
Procedures
Hardwire:
of wiring electric appliances directly into the electric power
supply.
Glossary
Contentsof Terms
Amp (Ampere): The amount of electricity or current flowing through a wire,
SetuptoProcedures
1
similar
the flow of water through a pipe.
Back feed: A condition where electricity is being generated from a source
Statusthe
Lights
outside
utility power grid and is feeding/traveling back into the power lines.2
Breaker Panel: The main circuit breaker panel (or fuse box) is where all the
Audible Alarm
circuits/fuses
connect to the incoming electrical supply line from the utility.
Breakers: See Circuit Breaker
3
Start-Up Procedures
4
Carefully
all the
before using GenerLink™.
Indicatorread
Lights
Seeinstructions
Status Lights
The best time to prepare for a power outage is before there is an actual
interruption
utility-supplied
power. The following are suggested steps to
Load Watts:ofSee
Start-up Wattage
prepare for an actual power outage using your portable generator and
GenerLink™.
Loads: A source drives a load. An appliance, component or other device that
requires current to operate.
Determine which appliances are on each circuit breaker.
Note:Any
circuit
breakers
may control
moreused
thantoone
appliance.
We
Meter:
electrical
or electronic
device
measure
the amount
of
recommend
you affix labels to each circuit breaker listing its appliances.
electricity
consumed.
■
Circuit Breaker: The most common type of “overcurrent protection.” A
resettable switch that tripsAppliance
when a circuit
becomes
overloaded or shorts out. 13
Usage
Guide
Familiarize
yourself
with the
typical power
requirements
of the which
NEMA:
National
Electrical
Manufacturers
Association.
A standard
appliances
you expect
to use during
taking into
specifies
the electrical
connectors
used an
on outage,
plug-in always
equipment.
consideration the capacity of your generator. See Sample Worksheets
located A
in condition
this manual.
Overload:
that occurs when the load is greater than the
system/device is designed to handle.
Verify that the green status light on the GenerLink™ unit is
illuminated.
light is located
Power
Cord: SeeThis
Connection
Cord on the collar behind the connection
cord below your electric meter. (See Diagram 1). The yellow status
lightOutage:
may also
illuminated,
this
is a normal
Power
A be
temporary
loss of
electric
powercondition.
or temporary disconnection
from the electric utility.
Connection Cord: An electrical receptacle and plug wired to a length of
flexible
electrical
cord. and Instructions
Sample
Worksheets
Diagram 1
Running
Green Wattage: The amount of energy necessary to continue running an
appliance once it has started.
Capacity: The amount of power, expressed in watts, kilowatts or megawatts,
that a device can provide at any given instant.
The GenerLok™ Power Cord
or
The maximum load of electricity that equipment can carry.
Circuit: A continuous loop
of current.
Selecting
a Portable Generator
■
7
11
■
15
Continuous Output: The amount of power produced continuously as opposed
toTechnical
the maximum
output,
which can only be produced for short periods of time.17
Fact
Sheets
Red
Status Lights: GenerLink™ status lights are designed to display power conditions with the GenerLink unit, the utility and the portable generator.
Status Lights
Yellow
Current: The rate at which electricity flows, measured in amperes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start-up Wattage: The amount of energy needed to first start an appliance. This
Blueis usually larger than the running wattage for appliances with motors
amount
(refrigerator). It is usually the same for appliances without motors (lights).
19
Electric Panel: See Breaker Panel
Fuses: Removable devices that link a circuit at the fuse box. A non-resettable
overcurrent
device. Tips
Troubleshooting
22
Generator: A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
Glossary of Terms
GenerLink™: A five-inch collar-like device installed behind your electric
meter, which allows you to easily and safely connect a portable generator to
your home’s existing wiring system.
GenerLok™: GenerLok™ is a unique fitted locking connector, exclusively
available for GenerLink™.
24
iii
24
■
Sub Panel: Device used in connection with a transfer switch designed to bypass
Verify that
GenerLink™
unit is of
notload
emitting
a constant
audible that can
a breaker
panelthe
and
limits the amount
or number
of appliances
only occur with units equipped with optional surge
be alarm.
placed This
on a can
generator.
protection (Model #MA23/24-S). (See Audible Alarm section in this
manual).
Surge:
A power disturbance known also as a transient voltage.
or
A brief but extreme burst of energy.
Surge Protection: Any device designed to limit or eliminate transient voltages
from entering power, signal, telephone or data lines.
1
25
Transfer
Switch:
Used
in conjunction
a sub panel. Device installed by a
Terms
and
Conditions
ofwith
Usage
licensed electrician designed to allow interconnection of a portable generator with
limited appliance availability.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Upon breaking the seal attached to the installed GenerLink™, you
expressly Electric
agree thatDistribution
usage is restricted
and subject
to the following
conditions
Utility’s
System:
A network
of powerterms
linesand
and
associated
(“Terms and Conditions”).
equipment used to transmit and distribute electricity over a geographic area.
INSTALLATION AND CARE OF PROPERTY. The GenerLink™ unit must be installed by an
Approved Installer and may not be removed or modified by anyone other than an Approved
Voltage:
potential
to flow
through aapproved
conductor.
Installer. Electrical
An Approved
Installeroris force
definedthat
as acauses
licensedcurrent
electrician
or a technician
by
your local electric utility (“Utility”). As a user of GenerLink™, you further agree to follow the
GenerLink™
Procedure
provided
in the
Operating Manual,
incorporated
herein
by
Watt:
A unitStart-Up
that measures
the
amount
of electrical
power. watts
= volts
x amps
reference. At all times, the GenerLink™ unit shall be used solely for the purpose intended, in
accordance with the Instructions and “Safety Tips,” contained in this Operating Manual,
incorporated herein by reference. You understand that any installation, removal, or
modification by anyone other than an Approved Installer is dangerous and is expressly
prohibited under the terms of this agreement.
DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPERTY. Within Thirty (30) days of its installation, you are
required to test the GenerLink™ unit with a generator. Written notice of any defects or
concerns with the operation of the GenerLink™ unit must be received within Forty-Five (45)
days from the installation date of the GenerLink™ unit by Global Power Products, Inc. at 225
Arnold Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 specifying any defects, or it shall be conclusively
presumed that you have accepted the GenerLink™ unit and found it to be in good operating
condition and repair. This provision shall not be applicable to latent defects of which you
could not reasonably be aware.
SAFETY. You understand and agree that once the GenerLink™ unit is installed, it is the only
safe and allowable method for connecting a generator to your home. You grant the Utility the
right to enter the site where the GenerLink™ unit is installed, to temporarily disconnect the
generator, and to physically “lock out” the GenerLink™ unit at any time if the Utility
determines that a potential hazard exists and that such temporary action is necessary to protect
the Utility’s electric system, its customers, and/or its employees.
INSPECTION, REMOVAL AND REPAIR. You acknowledge that the GenerLink™ unit shall not
be removed or removal by anyone other than an Approved Installer. If the GenerLink™ unit
requires inspection, removal, repair, or replacement, immediately contact an Approved Installer
to request that the GenerLink™ unit be removed. Contact Global Power Products, Inc. at 225
Arnold Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30044, or call at 1.800.886.3837 to receive instructions on
how to have the GenerLink™ unit repaired and/or replaced.
CLAIMS AND EXPENSES. You expressly agree to hold the Utility, the Authorized GenerLink™
Reseller, and Global Power Products, Inc. harmless from any and all claims, costs, expenses,
damages, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney’s fees, resulting from, or alleged to be
caused by, directly or indirectly, use, operation, or failure of the GenerLink™ unit.
TERMS TO BE EXCLUSIVE. You acknowledge that the Terms and Conditions constitute the
final and entire agreement regarding the use and purchase of the GenerLink™ device.
GOVERNING LAW. It is expressly understood and agreed that the Terms and Conditions are to
be interpreted according to the laws of the Georgia.
Copyright © 2020 by Global Power Products, Inc.. All rights reserved
No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by an information storage or retrieval system without the
prior written permission of Global Power Products, Inc. unless such copying is expressly permitted by federal
copyright law.
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Address inquiries to:
Global Power Products, Inc.
225 Arnold Road
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
W arranty
and Service
Information
Important
Installation
Information
You MUST have this information should the unit need repair or
GenerLink™
Limited
Warranty and keep this
replacement.Manufacturers
Please complete
the information
Global
Power Products,
Inc. warrants
GenerLink™ for a period of seven (7) years after delivery
information
for future
reference.
of goods, where specified that the goods are, under normal use and service, free from defects in
materials and workmanship. No other warranties or representations, whether written or oral, shall
be binding upon Global Power Products, Inc.. If any unit provided by Global Power Products, Inc.
does
not comply with
any of the expressed warranties set forth above and customer provides
Installation
Date:
Global Power Products, Inc. notice of such noncompliance within the seven (7) year warranty
period,
Global Power Products, Inc. shall at its discretion repair or replace the nonconforming
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unit after receipt of the nonconforming unit for its inspection. Global Power Products, Inc. sole
Company
Name:
liability
to customer
for goods not conforming to any of the express warranties is limited to repair
or replacement of such units. Warranty on the repaired unit or any component thereof is limited
to_________________________________________________________________
the balance of the original warranty period.
Surge
Protection
Manufacturers Limited Warranty
Address:
_________________________________________________________
Fifteen Year Product Coverage
Global
Power Products, Inc. will repair or replace any Surge Protection Device that is defective
_________________________________________________________________
in material or workmanship or is damaged by an electrical surge (including those caused by
Phone for
Number:
lightning)
a period of fifteen (15) years from the date of installation or fifteen years and
six (6) months from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first. Maximum coverage is
_________________________________________________________________
$1,000
per appliance, $10,000 per residence.
Installer Company Name:
A “White Goods Appliance” is defined as a washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, freezer, HVAC unit,
dishwasher
or garbage disposal. Coverage is secondary to any applicable product warranties,
_________________________________________________________________
service contracts and insurance policies.
GenerLink™ Serial Number:
This coverage applies to the end-user at the residence where the product is installed and is the
_________________________________________________________________
exclusive
remedy under this warranty, whether based on contract, tort, including negligence or
otherwise. Global Power Products, Inc. reserves the right to audit damage, site and/or cost of
repairs and may require a notarized proof of loss. Claims must be made within 30 days of damage.
This
warranty does
damage
associated
with sustained
overvoltages,
theft,
GenerLink™
unit not
shallcover
not be
removed
or uninstalled
by anyone
other thanvandalism,
an Approved
normal
wear
andGenerLink™
tear, obsolescence,
abuse, unauthorized
modification,
improper
Installer.
If the
unit requires
inspection, removal,
repair,misuse,
or replacement,
installation,
catastrophic
events. Except
as or
expressed
previously
in this
warranty,
immediatelyorcontact
the Approved
Installer
a licensed
electrician
to request
thatGlobal
the Power
Products,
Inc. disclaims
liability of
any the
incidental,
indirect,
or consequential
damage
GenerLink™
unit be removed.
Once
GenerLink™
unitspecial,
is removed,
contact Global
Power
arising
out Inc.
of the
lease, orRoad,
use ofLawrenceville,
any Global Products
Products,
Inc.
(including
Products,
at sale,
225 Arnold
GA 30044,
or call
at product
1.800.886.3837
to
without
profits,
of data andunit
all freight,
travel time, and
receive limitation,
instructionslost
onbusiness
how to have
theloss
GenerLink™
repairedmileage,
and/or replaced.
insurance charges associated with the warranty coverage claims). Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above does not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state. This warranty is valid in the United States and Canada only.
Surge Protection Warranty Assistance: Call 1-800-886-3837
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