DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO MODE)
Starting (Auto Mode)
DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS
Before connecting this generator to any building’s electrical system, a licensed electrician must install an isolation (transfer) switch. Serious damage to the building’s electrical system may occur without this transfer switch.
CAUTION - BACKUP GENERATOR USE
When connecting the generator to a isolation (transfer) switch, ALWAYS have power applied to the generator's internal battery charger. This will ensure that the engine will not fail due to a dead battery.
1.Perform steps 1 through 5 in the Before Starting section as outlined in the Manual Starting Procedure.
2.Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 54) in the AUTO position .
Figure 54. MPEC Control Switch (AUTO)
3.Continue to follow the steps outlined in the Manual Start- up procedure (start at step 9).
When the generator is set in the
AUTO mode, the generator will
NOTE automically start in the event of comercial power falling below a prescribed level by means of a contact closure that is generated automatically by a transfer switch.
WARNING - AUTO MODE MAINTENANCE
When running the generator in the AUTO mode, remember the generator can start up at any time without warning. NEVER attempt to perform any maintenance when the generator is in the auto mode.