Pulsar PG12000BCO CO Sentry RED indicator light
What it means: Carbon monoxide has accumulated around the generator and the unit shut off due to a CO hazard. The red light flashes for at least five minutes after shut-off. Automatic shutoff with a flashing red light means the generator was improperly located.
What to do
Move the generator to an open outdoor area far from occupied spaces, with the exhaust pointed away. Once it is in a safe area, it can be restarted. Introduce fresh air and ventilate the area where the generator shut down.
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. The unit stops or will not start until the cause is cleared.
Source: official Pulsar manual, page 4, read . Summary of the manual, not a reproduction.
Models this manual covers
Pulsar PG12000BCO, Pulsar PG7750BCO, Pulsar PG6580BCO, Pulsar PG105TiSRCO, Pulsar PG15KVTWBCO, Pulsar PG3500MRCO, Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO, Pulsar PG13000BRCO, Pulsar PG6580ECO, Pulsar PG4000BiSRCO, Pulsar PG5000BiSRCO, Pulsar PGX5250BiXCO, Pulsar PGD95BiSCO, Pulsar PGD105TiSCO.
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Questions
What does Pulsar CO Sentry RED indicator light mean?
Carbon monoxide has accumulated around the generator and the unit shut off due to a CO hazard. The red light flashes for at least five minutes after shut-off. Automatic shutoff with a flashing red light means the generator was improperly located. (Pulsar manual for the PG12000BCO, page 4.)
How do I fix Pulsar CO Sentry RED indicator light?
Move the generator to an open outdoor area far from occupied spaces, with the exhaust pointed away. Once it is in a safe area, it can be restarted. Introduce fresh air and ventilate the area where the generator shut down.
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