MEP 802a. ran without a ground rod. Gen set putting out fine but current isn't making it to out put wires. what is wrong?

[Grub]

MEP 802a. ran without a ground rod. Gen set putting out fine but current isn't making it to out put wires. what is wrong?

 

[flyfishtrailer]

Have you checked the internal volts/phase dial matches the external dial? Also, assuming the AC interrupt switch has been switched and you have a green light indicating power is now at the lugs? And seeing your new to SS, have you downloaded the technical manuals (TM's) for the MEP803 in the TM section for generators? And lastly, welcome to the addiction.

 

[Guyfang]

You need to tell us a bit more.

1. It starts and runs?
2. No fault lights are on after it starts?
3. Is AC voltage shown on the M1, (AC voltage meter)?
4. Is there 120 VAC at the J1, (120 Volt outlets)?
5. You did push up the S5, (AC Volt interrupter switch)?
6. Did the DS7, (AC output light come on?

 

[Grub]

Thank you both for the replies. Still black dark here in SC.....Will follow up on your suggestions during daylight hours. Engine running fine, gauges show normal electric output. No power coming out of the AUX 110V receptacle or the out put lugs. Many TKS

 

[Ray70]

The lugs and receptacle are on 2 separate circuits in a sense. if the generator is showing power on the gage and no output from the receptacle, first thing I'd check is the GFCI reset on the face of the breaker.
If that is not tripped, then check the circuit breaker switch for the receptacle inside the control panel on the left side of the panel opening.
I'd suggest troubleshooting the receptacle first and the lugs 2nd.

Also, please tell us answers to all Guy's questions.... that will point us in the right direction, especially the last question, does the green light above the AC circuit interupt switch illuminate then you push up on the switch AND does it illuminate when you press in on the face of the light itself ( bulb test function )

 

[Grub]

Thank you & others for your suggestions. I have not been able to try the various "fixes" suggested but will reply in full as soon as I have tried them all or until it is again working properly. I am not at all familiar with these gen sets nor am I very good as a mechanic. I do not feel that there is anything really wrong with the mechanics of the set......The real problem is my going up a very steep learning curve. I also feel that with the help I am getting from y'all the problem will be solved. Many TKS.....Grub

 

[Guyfang]

One step at a time. Don't worry.

 

[Grub]

Thank you again. #1. It starts & runs fine.....always has
#2. No fault lights after starting & running
#3. AC voltage is showing on the M 1 AC Volt meter
#4. Yes there is 120 volts at the J1 receptical...I ran a angle grinder from it for
#5. Yes I did push it up then down
#6. Yes the DS7 did come on
I think all is well now. What led me to believe that is wasn't working was the fact that the J1 receptical was not working but it had been earlier. I think I am OK now & I thank both of you very much.

 

[G744]

Electrons are wiley lil' critters...