Honda EU2200i Overload Alarm
What it means: 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.
What to do
Stop the engine and investigate. Determine whether the cause is a short circuit in an appliance or an overload, correct it, then restart. If the alarm stays on during motor startup, consult your generator dealer.
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 7, read . Summary of the manual, not a reproduction.
Models this manual covers
Honda EU2200i, Honda EU7000iS, Honda EG4000, Honda EU3000iS, Honda EG2800i, Honda EB2800i.
Overload Alarm in other Honda manuals
- EB2200i: 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.
Other EU2200i codes
Questions
What does Honda Overload Alarm mean?
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. (Honda manual for the EU2200i, page 7.)
How do I fix Honda Overload Alarm?
Stop the engine and investigate. Determine whether the cause is a short circuit in an appliance or an overload, correct it, then restart. If the alarm stays on during motor startup, consult your generator dealer.
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