Multiquip DCA-70USI operation manual Starting Auto Mode, Emergency Shutdown Procedure

DCA-70USI (50 Hz) — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO MODE)

19.The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs.

Starting (Auto Mode)

DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS

Before connecting this generator to any building’s electrical system, a licensed electrician must install an isolation (transfer) switch. Serious damage to the building’s electrical system may occur without this transfer switch.

CAUTION - BACKUP GENERATOR USE

When connecting the generator to a isolation (transfer) switch, ALWAYS have power applied to the generator's internal battery charger. This will ensure that the engine will not fail due to a dead battery.

When the generator is set in the AUTO mode, the generator will

NOTE automically start in the event of comercial power falling below a prescribed level by means of a contact closure that is generated automatically by a transfer switch.

When the MPECControlSwitch is placed in the AUTO position,

NOTE the engine glow plugs will be warmed and the engine will start automatically.The pre-heat lamp will turn off when the engine has started.

WARNING - SHUTTING DOWNTHE GENERATOR

NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency. DO NOT use the emergency stop switch a as method of shutting down the generator. This switch is ONLY to be used in the event of an emergency.

Shutdown Procedure

To shutdown the generator use the following procedure:

1.Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers as shown in Figure 39 to the OFF position.

3.Let the engine cool by running it for 3-5 minutes with no load applied.

4.Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 56) to the OFF/RESET position.

WARNING - AUTO MODE MAINTENANCE

When running the generator in the AUTO mode, remember the generator can start up at any time without warning. NEVER attempt to perform any maintenance when the generator is in the auto mode.

1.Perform steps 1 through 5 in the Before Starting section as outlined in the Manual Starting Procedure.

2.Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 54) in the AUTO position .

Figure 55. MPEC Control Switch (AUTO)

3.Continue to follow the steps outlined in the Manual Start- up procedure (start at step 9).

Figure 56. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)

5.Verify that the all status LED on the MPEC display are OFF (not lit).

6.Remove all loads from the generator.

Emergency Shutdown Procedure

1.To shut-down the engine in the event of an emergency, switch the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD (Figure 39) circuit breakers to OFF position.

2.Place the MPEC Control Switch switch (Figure 56) to the OFF/RESET position.

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