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Who is Generac?
Generac is the number one, top selling brand of personal home backup generators. Generac developed and launched the home backup generator category. As of today, the Generac generator is preferred by 7 out of every 10 homeowners who choose to invest in home backup power. A permanently installed Generac home backup generator protects your home automatically in the event of a power outage. Generac generators run on natural gas or liquid propane (also referred to as LP) fuel and they sit outside of your home just like a central air conditioning unit would. A Generac home backup generator delivers power directly to your home’s electrical system, and you can set it up to back up either your entire home or just the most essential items. The Generac backup power generation products can be used in many different markets, such as commercial, residential, and industrial. The Generac generator’s power system ranges in output from 800 watts to 9 megawatts. Just like any other electrical system, it can also cause a few errors and error codes. Error code 2800 is on example of an error code you may encounter with a Generac generator.
What is Error Code 2800 on a Generac Generator?
The Generac generator 2800 error code will commonly show up during an auxiliary shutdown if any part of the generator’s series circuit is broken. One reason for the 2800 error may be that the switch had a strange spot on the contacts. Other reasons could be that part of the series circuit is broken, there is a loose wire, or the switch has been physically damaged.
Generac has two Auxiliary shutoff switches. Both of these switches have to be flipped onto “on” mode for your Generac generator to operate. If either switch or both switched are turned off, the unit will show the error code 2800.
How do you fix Error Code 2800 on a Generac Generator?
As previously mentioned, Generac has two Auxiliary shutoff switches which have to be on, or your unit will show error code 2800. The first step to fixing this error code is to locate the switches. One switch is located on the back of the generator, and it’s a little toggle switch which you have to click on. If you open up the lid of the generator on the right side of the engine compartment, there is another toggle switch. This is the second switch. These switches are for Auxiliary shut-offs for emergency, this way emergency personnel can switch the generator off in the event that the generator lid has been locked by the owners and there is an emergency. The next step is to make sure that both the switches are ON. If they are not both turned on, then the generator will not operate.
FAQ’s
What does error code 2800 mean on Generac?
As mentioned in the article, you will encounter the Generac error code 2800 if any part of the series circuit is broken or damaged. This may happen due to issues with a switch, a loose wire, or some other issue.
How do you fix the Generac error code 2800?
As mentioned in the article, the first step to fixing the Generac 2800 error code is to make sure that both of the Generac auxiliary switches are switched on. Make sure that both of the switches are flipped to the “on” position.
How do you clear any error code on a Generac?
The first step to clearing a Generac error code is to unlock and lift the top cover. Then, locate the Manual/auto/off control which should be on the right side of the unit. Next, switch that control to “off.’ Then, enter to clear the fault code. Lastly, select “Auto” to start the generator within 10 seconds.
Should the two auxiliary switches be left on during generator maintenance?
Both switches should be switched off during generator maintenance. However, it is important to remember to switch them back on, or else you will receive error code 2800.
How do I reset my Generac generator?
To reset the Generac generator, the unit must be in “off” mode. So to reset the generator, set the generator to “off” and press the “off” button to reset maintenance due.
How do you troubleshoot a Generac generator?
To troubleshoot a Generac generator you first must inspect the basics like gas and oil. Then, inspect the air filter, check the spark plug, put in fresh fuel, and check the fuel filler and the fuel line.
