DuroStar
Nuisance Start/Stop Cycling
Generator starts and stops repeatedly in AUTO mode without transferring load.
Advertisements
Safety Warning
This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.
If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.
Advertisements
Possible Causes
Incorrect utility voltage sensing thresholds, Loose utility sense wiring, Unstable utility power, Faulty ATS control board
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Lock out the main utility breaker and ensure only qualified personnel access the ATS and control wiring.
- Review controller settings: Check the DuroStar controller's utility voltage and frequency thresholds and delays. Adjust to recommended values.
- Inspect sense wiring: Tighten all utility sense connections at the generator and ATS.
- Monitor utility power: Use a power quality meter to check for frequent sags or outages. Coordinate with the utility if supply is unstable.
- Test ATS board: If wiring and settings are correct, the ATS control board may be intermittently signaling start/stop and should be tested or replaced.
Advertisements
Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Automatic Transfer Switch Control Board
Check Price on Amazon
We may earn a commission from links on this page.
Advertisements