Honda EB2200i Overload Alarm
What it means: The generator is overloaded (above 2.2 kVA) or a connected appliance has a short circuit. The red alarm stays on, output to the appliances shuts off after about four seconds, and the engine keeps running.
What to do
If the overload alarm blinks continuously, the inverter unit is abnormal. See Taking Care of Unexpected Problems on page 59.
When to call service
The manual lists steps the owner can take. If the code comes back after them, or you are unsure, contact an authorized service dealer. A warning: the unit may keep running, but the cause needs attention.
Source: official Honda manual, page 18, read . Summary of the manual, not a reproduction.
Models this manual covers
Overload Alarm in other Honda manuals
- EU2200i: Generator is overloaded (over 2.8 kVA), a connected appliance has a short circuit, or the inverter is overheated. Output shuts off after about 4-10 seconds while the engine keeps running. A brief alarm when a motor starts is normal.
Other EB2200i codes
Questions
What does Honda Overload Alarm mean?
The generator is overloaded (above 2.2 kVA) or a connected appliance has a short circuit. The red alarm stays on, output to the appliances shuts off after about four seconds, and the engine keeps running. (Honda manual for the EB2200i, page 18.)
How do I fix Honda Overload Alarm?
If the overload alarm blinks continuously, the inverter unit is abnormal. See Taking Care of Unexpected Problems on page 59.
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