Multiquip operation manual DCA-15SPX4 Generator START-UP Procedure, Before Starting

DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE

Before Starting

CAUTION - LETHAL EXHAUST HAZARD

The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.

ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating.

Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.

WARNING - STARTINGTHE GENERATOR

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

Figure 25. Main, GFCI, and Auxillary

Circuit Breakers (OFF)

2.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.

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

4.Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 26).

Start-up Procedure

1.Set the Speed Control Switch to the START/IDLE position (Figure 27).

Figure 27. Speed Control Switch (START/IDLE)

2.Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Turn the key clockwise to the PRE-HEATposition (Figure 28A) and observe the Pre-Heat Lamp. When the Pre-Heat Lamp has turned off, continue turning the ignition key clockwise to the START position (Figure 28B). When the engine starts, release the key. If engine fails to start within 10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and repeat this step.

RUN	-HEAT		T
	PRE	RUN	-HEA
			PRE
STOP		STOP
	START		START
	A		B

Figure 28. Ignition Switch

3.Once the engine starts, let it engine run for 1-2 minutes. Listen for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities exists shutdown the engine and correct the problem.

4.The generator's frequency meter (Figure 29) should be

displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 26. Engine Enclosure Doors Figure 29. Frequency Meter (Hz)

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