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GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE
Before Starting
CAUTION
The engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating. Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
WARNING
NEVER manually start the engine with the main, GFCI or auxiliary circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
1.Place the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure 36) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 36. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2.Make sure the voltage
3.Connect the load to the receptacles or the output terminal lugs as shown in Figure 10. These load connection points can be found on the output terminal panel and the output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup panel.
4.Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from slipping out.
5.Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 37).
CORRECT INCORRECT
Figure 37. Engine Enclosure Doors
Starting
1.Place the voltage selector switch in the desired voltage position (Figure 38)..
Figure 38. Voltage Selector Switch
Starting (Manual)
1.Place the engine speed switch (Figure 39) in the LOW (down) position.
Figure 39. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
2.Located in the control box is the engine controller diagnostic switch (Figure 40). Verify that this switch has been placed in the OFF position (down).
Figure 40. Diagnostic Switch
3.Place the MPEC control switch in the MANUAL position to start the engine (Figure 41).
Figure 41. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
page 34 — DCA125USI3CAN 60 hz Generator • operation and parts manual — rev. #2 (09/24/13)