Multiquip dca25ssiu3 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 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 11. 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

1.Place the voltage selector switch in the desired voltage position (Figure 37)..

Figure 37. Voltage Selector Switch

Starting (Manual)

1.In warm weather conditions, skip to step 3. In cold weather conditions, preheat the engine glow plugs by turning the ignition key (Figure 38) to the RUN position..

Figure 38. Ignition Switch Pre-Heat

(Run Position)

2.Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 39) will light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has been completed. After completion of the pre-heating cycle, the light will go OFF and the engine will start up automatically.

Figure 39. Pre-Heat Lamp

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