Multiquip DCA-10SPX4 - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE, Before Starting, Start-up Procedure

DCA-10SPX4 — 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 main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers (Figure 20) on the controll panel in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.

Start-up Procedure

1.Set the Speed Control Switch to the START/IDLE position (Figure 22).

Figure 22. Speed Control Switch (START/IDLE)

2.Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Turn the key clockwise to the PRE-HEATposition (Figure 23A) 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 23B). When the engine starts, release the key. If engine fails to start within 10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and repeat this step.

Figure 20. Main, GFCI, and Auxillary

	Circuit Breakers (OFF)
NOTE	Generator may not be equipped with
	auxiliary circuit breakers or
	receptacles. This feature is optional	Figure 23. Ignition Switch

3.Connect the load to the receptacles 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.

4.Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 21).

3.Once the engine starts, let it 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 24) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 21. Engine Enclosure Doors Figure 24. Frequency Meter (Hz)

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