Almost exactly a year ago, the exact same thing happened -- after the unit failed its self-test several weeks in a row, it also failed to spin-up during an outage; the tech who came out found that the the GM34969 ADC Controller was oozing red goo and claimed that it was intermittently failing to send power to the starter solenoid. He replaced the controller and said things were OK. Unfortunately, he forgot to reschedule the weekly self test and I didn't reset it until I noticed many months later that it wasn't happening. Consequently, the gen set panel reads only about 9 hours of operation.Almost exactly a year ago, the exact same thing happened -- after the unit failed its self-test several weeks in a row, it also failed to spin-up during an outage; the tech who came out found that the the GM34969 ADC Controller was oozing red goo and claimed that it was intermittently failing to send power to the starter solenoid. He replaced the controller and said things were OK. Unfortunately, he forgot to reschedule the weekly self test and I didn't reset it until I noticed many months later that it wasn't happening. Consequently, the gen set panel reads only about 9 hours of operation.
The indoor control panel flashes indicating a fault -- the panel on the gen set flashes "OC". If I then move the rocker switch on the gen set panel from "auto" through "off/reset" to "on", it starts up without a problem. If I then go back inside and manually start/schedule the weekly test, it works fine that time, but fails the next week.The indoor control panel flashes indicating a fault -- the panel on the gen set flashes "OC". If I then move the rocker switch on the gen set panel from "auto" through "off/reset" to "on", it starts up without a problem. If I then go back inside and manually start/schedule the weekly test, it works fine that time, but fails the next week.
The one thing in common between now and a year ago is that we're again experiencing incredibly hot/humid weather.
Previously, the ATS was replaced for failing to switch one of the phases (another thousand dollars or so).The one thing in common between now and a year ago is that we're again experiencing incredibly hot/humid weather.
Previously, the ATS was replaced for failing to switch one of the phases (another thousand dollars or so).
I've tried contacting Kohler and they say "it's out of warranty, call your local dealer". The problem is that the dealer doesn't seem to know much more than I do (I was the one that actually diagnosed the ATS failure) except they have the service manuals.
I'd rather not plunk down another thousand dollars on another guess.
Any ideas on how to trouble-shoot this?
Thanks, JeffI've tried contacting Kohler and they say "it's out of warranty, call your local dealer". The problem is that the dealer doesn't seem to know much more than I do (I was the one that actually diagnosed the ATS failure) except they have the service manuals.
I'd rather not plunk down another thousand dollars on another guess.
Any ideas on how to trouble-shoot this?
Thanks,
Jeff
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I would think it's not wired in right. The Shore power sensor circuit may be tied in to Generator power. Control panel would bypass this shore power sensing circuit.
is the auto transfer switch rated to handle a 60 kva gen set cus you can use a larger auto switch on a smaller gen set but it don't work the other way cus you'll be burning up wires and contactors and have a fire !
The ASCO 165 does not switch the home onto the generator during testing / exercise. Unless you manually press the test buttona nd hold. If the power goes and the generator starts, look at the two LED's on front and make sure the generator LED is lit, if it is then the transfer switch is accepting the generator power quality and should switch, if it does not, with everything off generator etc, kill the main breaker feeding the ATS, if the generator starts and it still does not switch you have a board, or position of siwtch micro switch, or rectifier problem in the ASCO. Let me know if you need a manual or you kind find easily on the net, ascopower.com
950 watt is very small. Most electrical appliances need 1000watt to operate so if the vacuum cleaner is 1000watt then the gen set will trip. Check the drill as it is possibly 850watt which the gen set can handle. It all has to do with the wattage of the equipment you intend to run from the gen set
to get that voltage , it would have to be revving very high
volts on a gen set are set by engine rpms
start it again ad keep manual control of the governor lever and adjust the speed screw ( controls the spring tension to the gov lever) to the 240 v output
a straight ac gen set is a pure sine wave --it is the inverter sets that have a squared of sine wave
Your generator is equipped with a battery trickle
charger that is active when your unit is set up for
automatic operation. The trickle charger is
designed to help extend the life of your battery by
maintaining the battery when the unit is
not running.
you will need to review whichcircuit bord controls this and have that board replaced or serviced some of these gen heads have this built in and it will be the rectifier in the gen it self it will be a black 1x1x3/8 inch with a mounting hole in the center and 4 lug post for the wires replace this and your issue should be solved but consult your dealer for witch unit you have as to a control board external or the built in rectifier hope this helps.
I have a 400kw unit that does the same thing, I found the regulator needed to be execersized. when the unit starts I shut the isolation valve ahead of the regulator and then when it almost shuts of the gen. i open the valve back up and then everything is ok, hopefully after awhile it will work right.
Almost exactly a year ago, the exact same thing happened -- after the unit failed its self-test several weeks in a row, it also failed to spin-up during an outage; the tech who came out found that the the GM34969 ADC Controller was oozing red goo and claimed that it was intermittently failing to send power to the starter solenoid. He replaced the controller and said things were OK. Unfortunately, he forgot to reschedule the weekly self test and I didn't reset it until I noticed many months later that it wasn't happening. Consequently, the gen set panel reads only about 9 hours of operation.
The indoor control panel flashes indicating a fault -- the panel on the gen set flashes "OC". If I then move the rocker switch on the gen set panel from "auto" through "off/reset" to "on", it starts up without a problem. If I then go back inside and manually start/schedule the weekly test, it works fine that time, but fails the next week.
The one thing in common between now and a year ago is that we're again experiencing incredibly hot/humid weather.
Previously, the ATS was replaced for failing to switch one of the phases (another thousand dollars or so).
I've tried contacting Kohler and they say "it's out of warranty, call your local dealer". The problem is that the dealer doesn't seem to know much more than I do (I was the one that actually diagnosed the ATS failure) except they have the service manuals.
I'd rather not plunk down another thousand dollars on another guess.
Any ideas on how to trouble-shoot this?
Thanks,
Jeff
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