DCA-220SSJ/SSJU — 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.
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) used with this generator diagnosis engine faults that arise with the the engine control system and the engine itself. Engine faults can be determined by viewing the DiagnosticTrouble Codes (Active Fault Codes) which are displayed on the Diagnostic Display Panel located inside the Control Box.
1.Before starting the engine, make sure the diagnostic switch (Figure 38) on the Diagnostic Display Panel Assembly is in the “OFF” position.
Figure 38. Diagnostic Switch (OFF poistion)
2.Place the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure 39) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 39. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
3.Make sure the the voltage
4.Connect the load to the receptacles or the output terminal lugs as shown in Figure 14. These load connection points can be found on the output terminal panel and the output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup panel.
5.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.
6.Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 40).
Figure 40. Engine Enclosure Doors
Starting (Manual)
1.Place the engine speed switch (Figure 41) in the “LOW ” (down) position
Figure 41. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
2.Place the MPEC Control Switch in the MANUAL position to start the engine (Figure 42). Observe that the Warning and Emergency Stop lamps on the Engine Operating Panel are lit during the initial starting of the engine. If no abnormal conditions exists, both lamps will turn off.
Figure 42. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
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