Multiquip CDA45SSIU3 manual Generator START-UP Procedure, Before Starting

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

Figure 35. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (OFF)

2.Make sure the voltage change-over board has been confi gured for the desired output voltage.

3.Connect the load to the receptacles or the output terminal lugs as shown in Figure 10. 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 36).

CORRECT INCORRECT

Figure 36. Engine Enclosure Doors

STARTING

1.Place the voltage selector switch in the desired voltage position (Figure 37)..

Figure 37. Voltage Selector Switch

2.Preheat the engine glow plugs by turning the ignition key (Figure 38) to the “OPERATION” position.

Figure 38. Ignition Switch

(Operation/PreHeat Position)

3.When the preheat lamp illuminates (Figure 39), turn the ignition key to the “start” position. Once the engine starts, release the ignition key and allow it to return to the “operation” position (Figure 38).

Figure 39. Pre-Heat Lamp

4.Let the engine run for 3-5 minutes, listen and check for any abnormal sounds or smells. Check for fuel leaks, and noises that would associate with a loose cover or hardware. If any of the above mentioned conditions exists, shut-down the engine and correct the problem.

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