Installation manual

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When the safety input signal changes from off to
on (or on to off), EC-30 stops the genset and
changes the genset operating Mode to MANUAL.
This prevents unexpected automatic starting
indoors or in confined spaces. Verify the vehicle is
in a safe location, and then use the AUTO GEN
key to select AGS AUTO ON mode.
Note also that the EC-30 AUTO ON Mode
requires a confirming keystroke (first AUTO
GEN, then ENTER to confirm). This reduces
risk of unintended AUTO ON operation.
RV’s can use the AUTO ON or QUIET ON mode
while traveling if the operator re-activates AUTO
ON mode. However each time it is signaled by the
safety input, the genset will be stopped and the
Mode will change to MANUAL. If automatic
operation is desired, press the AUTO GEN key
after parking.
Safety Signal Verification
The EC-30 maintains a record of the last change
of the Safety Input signal. If the EC-30 does not
see the Safety Input change in 30 days, it will
prompt the user to re-verify the Safety Input by
activating the safety signal. (i.e. switching the
ignition, changing transmission position, or
operating the parking or trailer brake.)
If the Safety Input signal has not been turned on or
off for 25 days the display will flash the “SAFETY
OFF & ON” screen. Turn the Safety Input signal
off and on, or on and off, to reset the 30 day timer.
If the Safety Input is not verified by day 30 AUTO
GEN is disable. The next time AUTO GEN key is
pressed, the user is prompted to verify Safety
Input signal.
Verify the Safety Input
The safety input must be verified before automatic
operation is allowed. The first time the AUTO
GEN key is pressed (after power is applied) the
EC-30 requests:
Where SAFETY = IGNITION, PARK, or BRAKE.
Turn on or off the appropriate signal:
• Ignition: Input is connected to the vehicle
ignition system (motor homes or van
conversions).
• Brake: Brake light for all trailer, 5
th
wheel,
and pickup camper installations, or air
brake on diesel motor homes.
• Park: The park signal/neutral
(transmission) from motorized motor
homes or van conversions.
If the safety input is functional, the display will say:
Only press the ENTER key if the genset is in a
safe location for automatic operation.
AUTO GEN Key
AUTO GEN is used to select the MANUAL, AUTO
ON, or QUIET ON genset operating Mode. If the
Mode is not displayed, pressing AUTO GEN
immediately exits to Local Time and genset Mode.
In MANUAL the genset may only be operated by
using a START/STOP switch.
In AUTO ON the genset will start based on HVAC run
requests and low battery regardless of time of day.
In QUIET ON Mode the genset will not
automatically start during Quiet Time. Prior to
Quiet Time the battery state-of-charge is checked,
and if needed, the genset is started to charge the
batteries before Quiet Time begins.
Note: Use of the automatic modes is not allowed if the
house battery voltage is below 9 volts.
Setting Local Time
To set the local time simply press the SET key and
use the UP/DOWN key to change the time. Note
that the display flashes and the hour digit is
underlined. Set the hour value, wait about four
seconds for the underline to move to the right, set
the tens digit, and then wait again to set the
minutes digit, press ENTER.
Setting Quiet Time (QT) Start & End
The Local Time is used to prohibit automatically
starting the genset during Quiet Time. The QUIET
ON mode prohibits the genset from automatically
starting between the start and end of Quiet Time.
To change these times use the UP/DOWN key to
navigate to the QT START or QT END display.
The current setting is shown. Press SET to
change the setting. Use the UP/DOWN key to
change the value and press ENTER to store the
new time.
SAFETY
OFF & ON
ENTER
for auto