Multiquip DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE, Engine Shutdown, Emergency Stop

DCA-500SSK — GENERATOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

Engine Shutdown

To shutdown the generator use the following procedure:

1.Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers to the "OFF position"

2.Set the engine speed switch (Figure 51) to the idle (low) position (If optional part installed).

Emergency Stop

To stop the engine in the event of an emergency, PUSH the emergency stop button (Figure 54) inward. This button is located on the generator's control panel, see page 34, Figure 10.

Figure 54. Emergency Stop Button

Figure 51. Engine Speed Switch

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

4.Place the Off/Manual/Auto Switch (Figure 52) in the "OFF/ RESET" position

Figure 52. Off/Manual Auto Switch (OFF)

5.Verify that the "Engine Running" status LED (Figure

53)on the Microprocessor Engine Control Module (MPEC) display is "OFF" (not lit).

Figure 53. MPEC Engine Running

Status LED (OFF)

CAUTION:

NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency. DO NOT use the emergency stop switch as a method of shutting down the engine.This switch is ONLY to be used in the event of an emergency.

6.Remove the load from the UVW terminal strip (Figure 32 page 49).

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