Multiquip DCA180SSK manual Engine Shutdown, Emergency Stop

DCA-180SSK — GENERATOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

Engine Shutdown

To shutdown the generator use the following procedure:

1.Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers to the "OFF position".

2.Set the engine speed switch (Figure 55) to the idle (low) position.

Figure 55. Engine Speed Switch

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

4.Place the Off/Manual/Auto Switch (Figure 56) in the "OFF/ RESET" position

Figure 56. Off/Manual Auto Switch (OFF)

5.Verify that the "Engine Running" status LED (Figure 57) on the Microprocessor Engine Control Module (MPEC) display is "OFF" (not lit).

Emergency Stop

1.To stop the engine in the event of an emergency, PUSH the emergency stop button ( Figure 58) inward.This button is located on the generator's engine operating panel, see page 32, Figure 10.

Figure 58. Emergency Stop Button

CAUTION:

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

Figure 57. MPEC Engine Running

Status LED (OFF)

6.Remove the load from the UVWO terminal strip (Figure 14 on page 35).

DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 53