Trace/Onan starting [RE-wrenches]

[Drake Chamberlin - Electrical Energy]

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Hi Dave,

The Onan requires that the GLOWSTOP function in menu 13 be selected.  The 
generator starting mechanism needs to duplicate the action of a rocker 
switch.  With GLOWSTOP, the relay closes momentarily.  It sounds like the 
relay is remaining closed after starting, when the generator is trying to run.

Relays 7 & 8 are used for this function.  Relay 8 will start the generator, 
and then open.  Relay 7 will stop the unit.

Drake

At 03:17 PM 07/12/2001 -0400, you wrote:
>Wrenches,
>This just came in today. I did not do the install, or sell the equipment.
>Any body have any experience with Onan's and Trace SW remote starting?
>"Dave - In my house I have a Trace SW series
>inverter/charger. I have two Onan generators, the
>first, 6.3 NHDFB 7512M, propane fueled, the second, a
>JC Industrial Engine, 12.5 Kwatt, 1964 vintage,
>propane fueled, can be converted for gas operation.
>I had the 6.3 NHD hooked up using a 3 wire start
>setup. All the electrical work was done by a licensed
>electrician, who had no previous Onan/Trace
>experience. When I would start the generator via the
>Trace unit. The generator would start no problem but
>as soon as it would start, a grinding noise would
>occur & the generator would shut down. I put 4
>starters into this unit. I then purchased the second
>Onan generator, convinced that the first generator was
>a lemon. I still have the same 3 wire hook up. Now the
>second generator is doing the same thing. The last two
>times that grinding noise has come about, I have
>immediately shut the generator off via the Trace unit,
>& walked out to the generator & started the generator
>via the Start/Stop switch located on the generator. It
>starts fine with no grinding. I would appreciate any
>assistance that you might have to offer. Thank you. - Jim______"
>
>Dave
>
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