DCA-180SSV— GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES

WARNING - SHUTTING DOWNTHE GENERATOR

NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency.

Normal Shutdown Procedure

To shutdown the generator use the following procedure:

1.Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers as shown in Figure 38 to the OFF position.

2.Place the engine speed switch (Figure 54) in the “LOW ” (down) position.

Emergency Shutdown Procedure

1.To stop the engine in the event of an emergency place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 55) in the OFF/RESET position.

Figure 54. Engine Speed Switch (Low)

3.Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5 minutes with no load applied.

4.Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 55) in the OFF/RESET position.

Figure 55. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)

5.Verify that the all status LED on the MPEC display are OFF (not lit).

6.Remove all loads from the generator.

7.Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occured during operation.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 39

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Multiquip DCA-180SSV operation manual Normal Shutdown Procedure, Emergency Shutdown Procedure