PowerSmart PS5046CE Overload Indicator (Red)
What it means: Output overload. If the red light stays on and the Running indicator goes off, the engine keeps running but produces no output power.
What to do
Remove all loads and check whether connected devices exceed the recommended output or have faulty or shorted connections. Press MENU for about 3 seconds to reset, then restart the engine. If the overload returns, contact customer service.
When to call service
The manual directs you to an authorized PowerSmart service dealer for this code if the steps above do not clear it. A warning: the unit may keep running, but the cause needs attention.
Source: official PowerSmart manual, page 10, read . Summary of the manual, not a reproduction.
Models this manual covers
PowerSmart PS5046CE, PowerSmart DB5035, PowerSmart DB5068.
Overload Indicator (Red) in other PowerSmart manuals
- HB5040DC: Lights when the load exceeds the generator's recommended output. If it stays lit and the running indicator turns off, the engine runs without output power.
Other PS5046CE codes
Questions
What does PowerSmart Overload Indicator (Red) mean?
Output overload. If the red light stays on and the Running indicator goes off, the engine keeps running but produces no output power. (PowerSmart manual for the PS5046CE, page 10.)
How do I fix PowerSmart Overload Indicator (Red)?
Remove all loads and check whether connected devices exceed the recommended output or have faulty or shorted connections. Press MENU for about 3 seconds to reset, then restart the engine. If the overload returns, contact customer service. The manual says to contact an authorized service dealer if it continues.
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