[Georgeb]

HELP
Trouble started as follows 
1-GIRARD awning would not extend
2-Aquahot  coolant low (found overflow tube
Leaking, used JB weld to repair) I topped off with coolant, pressure tested and turned Aquahot electric side on
And went home
3-the next morning I went back to check things I found a breaker tripped (it was labeled 
Front AC) I reset breaker.....and all heck broke loose
The gen started (all by its self...does not have auto start)
4- i went outside to look over and found wiring on aquahot on fire. I extinguished flames
And then found I couldn’t stop gen. I then pulled out the unit and started trying to remove
Wiring from starter .... but before I could get wires pulled the starter was smoking.
It was a BAD day

After looking over things I decided we needed a new Aquahot and new gen starter
I have tested/checked everything I can think of ...SO I called Newell
Is now in their shop the aqua has been pulled and shipped to MFG for repairs 
The gen set has a new starter BUT will not it start...no power to starter

I think some how AC and DC power got crossed (gen started when breaker reset)
 Newell guys say that can’t happen .....I think it DID

I need ideas.....think about it....what screwed up

George