Make sure that the client has the AUTO idle set to OFF! > On Aug 12, 2017, at 8:32 PM, Ron Young <[email protected]> wrote: > > Have a client where I recently installed an Outback VFX3524 inverter in June. > He’s using a Honda generator and has recently started having issues. He has > been complaining that the inverter seems to be running hot but I believe this > is because he doesn’t have good ventilation around it. He is probably also > running high on the loads. He doesn’t have a Mate so can’t identify the > error. He is in a remote location and I am currently unable to travel due to > fire restrictions in my area (major BC wildfires). > > Here is his recent email: > -Seems the inverter is recognizing the power in as an issue, and throwing an > error. > -My existing 5000 Honda generator has been online with the unit since you > installed it. > -The last few days, when there is very little load, or the unit goes to > float, the generator goes into a high rpm. > -My existing 5000 Honda crapped out on me this morning, and holds a low rpm, > not putting out much power. Will run a tool, but still won’t hold a higher > rpm. > -I borrowed an identical 5000 Honda generator, and it seemed to be doing fine > for about 1.5 hours. > -Now it’s doing the same thing as the other generator. The inverter system > throws an error, the generator is taken offline, and the generator rpm go up. > -If I manually manipulate the throttle not he generator lower, then the > inverter re-engages. > > What the heck could this be? I don’t want to fry the borrowed generator, but > we can’t systematically bypass the inverter, and the house requires the power. > > Ron Young > earthRight - Solareagle > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List-Archive: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > List rules & etiquette: > www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > www.members.re-wrenches.org >
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