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Marcello, the generator itself can handle quite a bit more power, but that outlet, and the wiring to it, is a 15 amp outlet. It's a "convenience" outlet. That is not where you should be drawing the bulk of your power. Down at the bottom on the same side are the main lugs DieselAddict mentions...

Yeah that sounds like the kind of thing I would royally **** up... and/or find things seized. Once the stator is off... how does the rotor come off? I'm just envisioning how many things I've thrown away because I can't get the flywheels off.

What tool is used to remove the PMA? I know the manual referenced some standard tool... Heading to NorthernTool and wanted to pick up something that wold work.

It is definitely the 1500 watt heater. That outlet is only rated up to I think 10 amps, your heater is about 12.5 amps. It is a "convenience" outlet, and doesn't come anywhere close to supporting the power output of the generator or even a standard home circuit.

You can take the GFCI module out, wire it to your home wiring, and see if it trips there. If so (and your home wiring is correct), you know something! Or wire a known good GFCI outlet in place of it and see if it also trips. Note the GFCI is a convenience outlet, and is only rated for 10 amps...

I just realized this thread isn't a sticky or anything... it's not supposed to be the monolithic MEP-831A troubleshooting thread, I guess. I'll end up making a few new threads for questions regarding my specific MEP-831A's. Sorry!

I'll replace the circuit interrupter light (since the whole assembly was knocked off one of my generators) with this: http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/apem-inc/Q12P1CXXG24E/679-1585-ND/1953550 IP67 protection, just doesn't have the "press to test" functionality. I'm not sure how...

Somehow I always bottom-post... You or someone else suggested this. I do have another A2 that I'll pull out and see. Assuming it's not easier to actually test the relay output from A8.

Updated my list... The GFI and overload issues were on two different MEPs. 54-575g Circuit interrupter always closed - FIXED, thanks to explanation from kloppk. Voltage adjust ineffective, though effects engine revving a little bit - Haven't tested pot, this is on back burner for now...

I get an Overload/Short light even if the voltage selector door is open. Is it at all likely that that the overload relay is bad or something? I'm considering opening up the frequency converter (not with any power applied of course).

You're talking to someone who accidentally bought 4 generators. It's safe to assume I may occasionally do stupid things. :-) Yes, I was aware of the reset and test buttons. Thinking the GFI really only detected ground issues on the LOAD side, and assuming that it did that by detecting an...

My MEP-831A's: 54-575g Circuit interrupter always closed - FIXED, thanks to explanation from kloppk. Voltage adjust ineffective, though effects engine revving a little bit - Haven't tested pot, this is on back burner for now. Positive battery wire ring is toast from loose connection arcing -...