GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL MODE)
12.The tachometer gauge (Figure 51) will indicate the speed of the engine when the generator is operating. Under normal operating conditions this speed is approximately 1800 RPM’s.
Figure 51. Engine Tachometer Gauge
13.Place the main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers in the ON position (Figure 52).
Figure 52. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (ON)
14.Observe the generator’s ammeter (Figure 53) and verify it reads the anticipated amount of current with respect to the load. The ammeter will only display a current reading if a load is in use.
Figure 53. Ammeter (Load)
15.The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs.
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency.
STARTING (AUTO MODE)
DANGER
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
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.
NOTICE
When the generator is set in the AUTO mode, the generator will automatically start in the event of commercial power falling below a prescribed level by means of a contact closure that is generated automatically by a transfer switch.
WARNING
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.
CAUTION
The engine speed switch must be set to the “High” position when running in the
NOTICE
When the MPEC control switch is placed in the AUTO position, the engine glow plugs will be warmed and the engine will start automatically.
When starting generator in AUTO mode use the “Manual
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