Setting the lockout switch on the Generac Load Manager 

This guide outlines how to set the lockout switch on the Load Manager.  It covers lockout switch positions, how they are related to Utility or Generator Mode, and the functions of those modes and lockout switch positions. 

Environment 

This article applies to 50A and 100A Generac Load Managers. Previous versions of the Generac Load Manager were formally known as Smart Management Modules (SMM).

How to set the lockout switch on the Generac Load Manager

Lockout Switch: The initial switch to generator power will allow the load to operate until an overload condition occurs. If an overload occurs, the load will be locked out until the utility returns. 


 

Lockout switch settings

Lockout Switch Position	Mode	Function
ON	GENERATOR	If overloaded, manager sheds load until   utility returns.    Contactor is OPEN.  Note: Early version goes into lockout   mode. Load is never activated until   Utility returns.
ON	UTILITY	Power is available on manager output   (contactor output).     Contactor is CLOSED.
OFF	GENERATOR	The manager operates with standard   load shed logic.       Contactor is OPEN or CLOSED per logic.
OFF	UTILITY	Power is available on module output   (contactor output).     Contactor is CLOSED.