Generac

CHECK BATTERY

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What This Code Means

Controller displays 'Inspect Battery' or 'Check Battery' message

Possible Causes

  • •Battery maintenance interval reached (e.g., 200 Run Hours or scheduled maintenance date)
  • •Failing battery (control panel displays CHECK BATTERY)

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Access the Maintenance Log (Maint. Log) menu and select 'Battery Maintained' or 'Maintenance Reset' to reset the status
  2. 2Check LEDs / screen for alarms
  3. 3Clear alarm
  4. 4If battery condition displays GOOD, contact an IASD (Independent Authorized Service Dealer)
  5. 5If control panel displays CHECK BATTERY, replace battery
  6. 6Inspect the battery and perform required maintenance
  7. 7Replace the battery
  8. 8Using control panel, check battery by navigating to BATTERY MENU option from MAIN MENU

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