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4. Verify that the Engine Running
status LED on the MPEC unit
(Figure 42) is ON (lit) after the
engine has been started.
Figure 42. Engine Running LED (ON)
Starting (Manual)
Figure 40. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
DCA-180SSV— GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating
.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
Before Starting
Figure 38. Engine Enclosure Doors
1. Place the
main, G.F.C.I.,
and
aux.
circuit breakers
(Figure 37) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 37. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Make sure the the
voltage change-over board
has
been configured for the desired output voltage.
3. 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.
4. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from
slipping out.
5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 38).
CAUTION - LETHAL EXHAUST HAZARD
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.
If the engine is running smoothly, place the engine
speed switch (Figure 41) in the “
HIGH
” (up) position.
2. Once the engine glow plugs have been warmed, place
the
MPEC Control Switch
in the MANUAL position to
start the engine (Figure 40).
1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 39) in the “
LOW
”
(down) position.
Figure 39. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
Figure 41. Engine Speed Switch (High)
NEVER!
manually start the engine with the
main
,
GFCI
or
auxiliary
circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
WARNING - STARTING THE GENERATOR