Multiquip DCA20spxu2 Generator START-UP Procedure manual, Before Starting, Starting Manual

GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (manual)

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 24) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.

Figure 24. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (OFF)

2.Connect the load to the receptacles or the output terminal lugs as shown in Figure 12. These load connection points can be found on the output terminal panel and the output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup panel.

3.Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from slipping out.

4.Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 25).

CORRECT INCORRECT

Figure 25. Engine Enclosure Doors

Starting (Manual)

1.Place the MPEC control switch in the MANUAL position to start the engine (Figure 26) position.

AUTO MANUAL

OFF/RESET

Figure 26. MPEC Control Switch

(Manual Position)

2.Verify that the engine running status LED on the MPEC module (Figure 27) is lit (ON) after the engine has started

AUTO MANUAL

OFF/RESET

LOW OIL PRESSURE

HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE

OVERCRANK

OVERSPEED

ENGINE RUNNING

MOOOOO-20001Q

Figure 27. Engine Running (LED ON)

3.The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 28) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Hz

Figure 28. Frequency Meter

4.The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 29) will display the generator’s output in VOLTS.

V

Figure 29. Voltmeter

DCA20spxu2 servpro® • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (09/23/13) — page 31