DCA-125USJ — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO MODE)
16.Observe the generator's ammeter (Figure 53) and verify it reads the anticipated amount of current with respect to the load. The ammeter will only display a current reading if a load is in use.
Figure 53. Ammeter (Load)
17.The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs.
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.
CAUTION - ENGINE SPEED SWITCH
The Engine Speed Switch must be set to the “High” position when running in the
Starting (Auto Mode)
DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDSBefore 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.
Whenthe MPECControlSwitch
is placed in the AUTO position,
NOTEthe engine glow plugs will be warmed and the engine will start automatically.
When starting generator in AUTO mode use the "Manual
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)
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.
3.Continue operating the generator as outlined in the Manual
