Backup Generator Operator Instructions

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Backup Generator Operator Instructions

1. With the tractor engine turned off and key removed, open
   the right side door of the Weed Zapper Annihilator cart.
2. Remove or unhook the HV cable from the LEFT or rear top
   terminal of the transformer.
3. Open the control panel located to the left or rear of the
   transformer.
4. There are 2 large contactors located in the control panel.
   Contactor #1 has 4 large BLACK cables a RED & WHITE (LINE)
   on the left side of the contactor BLUE & GREEN (LOAD) on the
   right side of the contactor. Contactor #2 only has 2 Large
   BLACK cables, a RED & WHITE (LINE) on the left side only. USE
   THE RIGHT SIDE OF THIS CONTACTOR #2!
5. The user should route their cables through the holes on the
   right side of the panel that are not in use. Use either Cord
   Grips or Box connectors to prevent insulation damage to the
   cables. Than connect power cables to the #2 contactor.
6. The RED & WHITE (LINE) cables are the 240vac lines. The 3rd
   terminal is the Neutral/Unit Ground terminal. Connect your
   power cables across the contactor from their prospective
   colors.
7. The Red line to the White line will provide 240vac. The
   neutral or unit ground must be connected to the contactor as
   well or damage to electronic components WILL BE DAMAGED!
8. Close and latch the Control panel.
9. Close and latch the right side cart door.

Monitor Control Instructions

1. Connect control monitor to tractor 12v power supply.
2. Advance through monitor screens to the standard Weed
   Zapper run screen.
3. Press the PINK arrow located in the bottom right corner of
   the run screen to advance.
4. This is the Weed Zapper Diagnostic page, again press the
   pink advance arrow.
5. This is the Selection page (Figure 1), press the button marked
   Backup Generator in the top right corner of the page.
6. Once the selection has been made successfully, a backup
   generator safety screen (Figure 2) will appear. READ ALL
   INSTRUCTIONS! If you understand and agree with these terms
   and instructions, press the Acknowledge button at the bottom
   of this screen (Figure 2).
7. Turn on tractor PTO and accelerate the engine to achieve
   1800 GEN RPM.
8. The RED Disabled light will turn GREEN and read Ready.
   (Figure 3 & 4)
9. Press the RED button in the bottom center of the page
   (Figure 3 & 4) marked “Press to Enable Standby Generator” The
   system is now active.