startup
9.If paralleling to another unit and the bus was already energized from another unit (BUS HOT light already on), pressing to close GCB button once would initiate a synchronizing mode. The light above the button will begin flashing, bring the generator into phase and automatically close the breaker. Once the breaker closes, the light above the button would then become solid and the generators would now be in parallel. As load is applied, units will share the load proportionally.
CLOSING THE ENCLOSURE DOORs
1.Close the enclosure doors once the generator has started (Figure 29). Top vents stay open for proper ventilation.
RAIN DOOR
INTAKE VENT
Close |
Doors |
Figure 29. Engine Enclosure Doors
2.If access to the controls or other components is necessary while the engine is running, make sure the doors are not left open for an extended period of time.
3.To protect the unit from rain, the top intake vent can be closed by opening the upper front vent door on the generator enclosure. The front vent will automatically close the upper roof intake vent. The upper exhaust vent will remain open.
Normal Shutdown Procedure
To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency.
1.Press the GCB control button on the controller (Figure 30) to open circuit breaker.
Open GCB 
PRESS BUTTON
Figure 30. Generator Circuit Breaker (Open)
2.Let the engine cool by running it at full speed for
3.Press the STOP button (Figure 31) on the controller. The engine will go to idle mode.
Figure 31. STOP Button
4. Press the STOP button again to shut down the engine.
NOTICE
If STOP button is not pressed again, the engine will remain in idle mode for about an hour then will shut down.
5.Place the Control Power switch (Figure 32) on the control panel to the OFF position.
OFF (DOWN)
Figure 32. Control Power Switch (OFF)
emergency Shutdown Procedure
1.Press the STOP button twice (Figure 31) on the controller to shut down the engine.
2.Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 30) in the OFF position.
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