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Southwire Surge Guard (portable LCD) error code OPEN GROUND
Open ground on the incoming power. The Surge Guard will not pass power. On a portable generator this is usually the generator's floating neutral, which Surge Guard units read as an open ground (Southwire sells the 44400 neutral-ground bonding plug for this).
What to check, and in what order, is in the app. The flow Southwire Surge Guard portable - LCD message to cause (pedestal, coach or unit) walks this code step by step with the pass/fail measurements, wiring schematics and procedures that go with it, and it works offline in the bay.
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- Surge Guard Troubleshooting Guide, Model 34930 (30A Portable with LCD Display)Southwire Company, LLC
- Surge Guard Installation & Operating Instructions, Models 34931 / 34951 (30A / 50A Portable, wireless)Southwire Company, LLC
- Surge Guard RV Power Protection Training ManualSouthwire Company, LLC
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