Generator run hours

Generator run hours represent the number of hours that the generator engine has operated. This is not the same as Hours of Protection, which measures how long the generator has been installed at the home. The hours will increase as long as the battery is connected.

Environment

This article applies to Generac air-cooled Guardian Series 10-26 kW generators (2017 to present). 

Viewing the total run hours

The run hours can be viewed in the Mobile Link app or from the generator control panel.
 

Viewing the run hours in the Mobile Link app

Viewing the run hours in the Mobile Link app requires that the user has a Mobile Link account and the generator has been registered to the account. See How Do I Set up a Mobile Link Account and Enroll Devices for Monitoring? for more information.
 

1. Launch the Mobile Link app.
2. Tap the generator tile.


3. Run hours will be displayed along with other generator details. 


 

Viewing the generator run hours from the generator control panel

If you do not have a Mobile Link Account, you can also find your home standby generator's run hours by navigating through the control panel on the unit. 

When the unit is in Auto-Standby Mode the screen will read, Ready to Run. 
 

1. Press ESC to escape to the main menu.
2. Use the arrows, above and below the enter button to navigate to the SUB MENUS option. Once the Sub Menus is highlighted, Press ENTER.
3. Navigate to the MAINT (Maintenance option), and press ENTER.
4. Navigate to the Run Hrs option, and press ENTER. This will display the total run hours for the generator.

To return to AUTO with Ready to Run displayed on the screen, simply press ESC until SYSTEM appears on the control panel and press ENTER. 

The unit will read, Ready to Run, and has been placed back in AUTO.