Generac

NOT ACTIVATED

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What This Code Means

Unit will not function in AUTO; Display annunciates 'NOT ACTIVATED'; Install wizard only allows programming Current Date/Time and Exercise Day/Time

Possible Causes

  • •ESC key was pressed to run in MANUAL during setup
  • •Generator is not activated
  • •Generator unit has not been activated
  • •Unit has not been activated
  • •Unit is not activated
  • •Unit not activated

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Check if screen says unit not activated
  2. 2Check if screen says unit not activated.
  3. 3Disconnect the generator battery, fuse, and battery charge circuit (T1 60 Hz / T1 & T2 50Hz) to reset the installation wizard
  4. 4Press Enter and use the up/down arrows and enter keys to enter the activation code
  5. 5Refer to 'Activation' in installation manual
  6. 6Refer to activation section in owner's manual
  7. 7Refer to activation section in owners manual
  8. 8See Activation section in installation manual.
  9. 9See if screen says unit not activated

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