Cummins/Onan P4500iDF — Parallel Operation
Operation · parallel kit
For the Cummins/Onan P4500iDF, from the Cummins/Onan owner's manual.
Applies to: Cummins/Onan P4500iDF
Before you start
- NEVER connect or disconnect the parallel cord leads when a generator is running.
- DO NOT connect two red leads or two black leads into the same generator.
Procedure
- Make sure both generator battery switches and ECO MODE switches are OFF.
- Connect black and red parallel cable leads to the black ports on each control panel.
- Connect the green ground lead to the ground terminal on each generator and tighten the nut.
- Start one generator and wait until the OUTPUT READY LED illuminates.
- Start the second generator and wait until the OUTPUT READY LED illuminates.
- Connect additional loads as described in Power Management.
- Unplug all loads before stopping the generators.
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Source: Cummins/Onan owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.