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Generac MCG1000MT2 — Parallel Setup and Operation

Installation · Paralleling CAN connection

For the Generac MCG1000MT2, from the Generac owner's manual.

Applies to: Generac MCG1000MT2, Mitsubishi S12H-Y2PTAW-1 engine

Before you start

  • Contact Generac Mobile Products Technical Service to verify the units to be used in parallel are appropriate for the planned load.

Procedure

  1. Verify each unit operates properly and set up auto (remote) starting on each unit.
  2. Remove receptacle covers from the CAN receptacles.
  3. Using the provided link cable, connect a CAN receptacle on the first unit to a CAN receptacle on the next unit.
  4. Insert the provided 120 ohm resistor plug into the unused CAN receptacles on both units.
  5. To parallel more than two units, chain link cables to the next unit; insert 120 ohm resistor plugs into unused CAN receptacles on first and last units.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Up to 32 generators
  • 120 ohm resistor plugs

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Source: Generac 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.

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