Multiquip DCA45SSKU3 manual Before Starting, Engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions

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 change-over board has been configured for the desired output voltage.

3.Connect the load to the receptacles or the output terminal lugs as shown in Figure 11. 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

1.Place the engine speed control switch (Figure 39) in the Start/Idle position (down)..

START/IDLE

Figure 39. Engine Speed Control Switch

Start Idle Position

1.In warm weather conditions, skip to step 3. In cold weather conditions, preheat the engine glow plugs by turning the ignition key (Figure 40) to the RUN position

Figure 40. Ignition Switch Pre-Heat

(Run Position)

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