Starting the Unit

Generator sets are designed to provide power for a refrigeration unit. Before starting the generator set, make sure the refrigeration unit power cord is connected to the generator set electric power receptacle. To operate the refrigeration unit on shore power, disconnect the power cord from the generator set and plug it into the proper power supply.

    Caution
  • Risk of Injury
  • The unit may start automatically and at any time when the unit switches are On. Be sure to turn switches Off before inspecting or working on any part of the unit.

  1. Turn unit ON/OFF switch to On. The switch is located below the SG+ 1.5 controller.

  2. A series of displays called the Start Sequence appears on the display as follows:

    • DISPLAY UNIT

      REV 1.0.0

    • SG+

      X.X.X.X YYMMDD

    • MAIN MENU

      DATA

      DELAY 20 (or 19, 18, 17, etc. to 01)

      The delay screen counts down from 20 to 01 while the controller performs some self checks.

    • MAIN MENU

      DATA

      INIT

    • MAIN MENU

      DATA

      FUEL RELAY ON

      The controller energizes the fuel relay.

    • MAIN MENU

      DATA

      STARTER

    • MAIN MENU

      DATA

      DELAYED OUTPUT

      This display appears while the controller delays energizing the alternator output for approximately 2 minutes.

      Notice
    • Equipment Damage
    • Never use starting fluid. Damage to the engine can occur.