These might be some dumb questions, but...
1) If entirely off grid and have generator connected directly to the gen input, can we just turn on generator and let it run for several minutes, without a worry? I don't want the generator powering loads when that happens - I just want it to run and cycle the generator, perhaps charging the batteries a bit with the power produced, but not powering loads.
2) I plan to purchase a chargeverter and use that with an inexpensive, somewhat small (~ 6-10 KW), NON inverter generator, purely to recharge batteries during extended cloudy periods. I know EG4 recommends a generator 1.5 inverter size for every inverter in use, but come on... that's beyond excessive if you don't want the generator to run the whole house. I don't want or need the generator to power loads through the inverter, as I'll recharge before battery SOC is excessively low, and just need to recharge batteries when sun doesn't cooperate for a few days. So, can the 6000 XP be programmed to use gen input ONLY for battery charging, and not powering loads? If not, what's the best way to connect chargeverter to 6000XP and Powerpro batteries?
Thanks!