[RE-wrenches] GENERAC EcoGen 6kw problem

[David Palumbo]

Can the programming change on its own? I shut it off after it ran two days ago at my neighbors and no one touched it before I started it today. Neighbors are away and no footprints in new snow.
Dave

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From: maverick at mavericksolar.com
Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 7:30 PM
To: RE-wrenches
Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] GENERAC EcoGen 6kw problem

Check to see if it’s programming matches its wired and expected voltage output configuration. 

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> On Jan 8, 2018, at 6:13 PM, David Palumbo <palumbo131m at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am troubleshooting a 6kw EcoGen LP gas generator in my neighborhood that starts quickly 
> • but immediately shuts down with an “Under Voltage” shutdown alarm
> • I can clear shutdown alarm and restart with same result. I tried this a few times with same result. One of the start attempts included a back fire before shutting down.
> • Generator was recently run successfully for a few hours during a cold snap. Started after several attempts at -10 F.
> • According to the EcoGen manual this Under Voltage alarm is triggered “If the generator voltage falls below 85% of nominal for more than 15 seconds”.  This definitely isn’t happening as the generator starts as usual but shuts down within one or two seconds.
> I will check for fouled spark plugs tomorrow. Anything else that might be the problem?
> 
> David Palumbo
> Independent Power LLC
> Hyde Park, VT
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