Multiquip DCA125USI3CAN manual Before Starting, Starting Manual

GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE

Before Starting

CAUTION

The engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions.

ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating. Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.

WARNING

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

Figure 36. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (OFF)

2.Make sure the voltage change-over board has been configured for the desired output voltage.

3.Connect the load to the receptacles or the output terminal lugs as shown in Figure 10. These load connection points can be found on the output terminal panel and the output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup panel.

4.Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from slipping out.

5.Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 37).

CORRECT INCORRECT

Figure 37. Engine Enclosure Doors

Starting

1.Place the voltage selector switch in the desired voltage position (Figure 38)..

Figure 38. Voltage Selector Switch

Starting (Manual)

1.Place the engine speed switch (Figure 39) in the LOW (down) position.

Figure 39. Engine Speed Switch (Low)

2.Located in the control box is the engine controller diagnostic switch (Figure 40). Verify that this switch has been placed in the OFF position (down).

Figure 40. Diagnostic Switch

3.Place the MPEC control switch in the MANUAL position to start the engine (Figure 41).

Figure 41. MPEC Control Switch

(Manual Position)

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