Generac

1049

UnclassifiedElectrical

What This Code Means

VSCF Overload; Sustained Generator output voltage of < 120V for a total of 2ms (100us sampling) after reaching operating voltage, AND very high current (>> max load)

Possible Causes

  • •The generator is severely overloaded
  • •The generator output is shorted
  • •The generator output is shorted or severely overloaded

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check Proper Load Shedding
  2. 2Check for Overload conditions
  3. 3Identify and clear the overload then restart
  4. 4Proper Load Shedding
  5. 5Verify proper Load Shedding

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