GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

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

Figure 35. 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 36).

CORRECT INCORRECT

Figure 36. Engine Enclosure Doors

Starting (Manual)

1.Place the engine speed switch (Figure 37) in the LOW (down) position.

Figure 37. Engine Speed Switch (Low)

2.Place the Auto-Off/Reset Manual Switch in the MANUAL position to start the engine (Figure 38).

Figure 38. Auto-Off/ResetManua;Switch

(Manual Position)

NOTICE

If engine fails to start in a specified number attempts, the shutdown lamp will illuminate and the Auto-Off/ Reset Switch must be place inthe Off/Reset position before the engine can be restarted.

NOTICE

Engine will pre-heat automatically in cold weather conditions." Glow Plug Hold " message will be displayed and the engine will start automatically after pre-heating..

3.Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes (let engine idle longer in cold weather conditions). Listen for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct the problem. If the engine is running smoothly, place the engine speed switch (Figure 39) in the HIGH (up) position.

Figure 39. Engine Speed Switch (High)

4.The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 40) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 40. Frequency Meter

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