Multiquip operation manual DCA-20SPX Generator START-UP Procedure Manual, Before Starting

DCA-20SPX — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

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

Manual Start-up Procedure

1.Place the MPEC Control Switch in the MANUAL position to start the engine (Figure 30).

Figure 30. MPEC Control Switch

(Manual Position)

2.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.

3.Verify that the Engine Running status LED on the MPEC unit (Figure 31) is ON (lit) after the engine has been started.

Figure 28. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (OFF)

2.Connect the load to the receptacles or the output terminal lugs as shown in Figure 13. These load connection points can be found on the output terminal panel and the output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup panel.

3.The output terminal lugs are protected by a plastic cover. Remove this cover to gain access to the terminals. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from slipping out.

4.Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 29).

Figure 31. Engine Running LED (ON)

4.The generator's frequency meter (Figure 32) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 32. Frequency Meter (Hz)

Figure 29. Engine Enclosure Doors

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