GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES
11.Place the main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers in the ON position (Figure 50).
2.Place the engine speed switch (Figure 53) in the “LOW” (down) position..
Figure 50. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (ON)
12.Observe the generator’s ammeter (Figure 51) 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 51. Ammeter (Load)
13.The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs.
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency.
Normal Shutdown Procedure
To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:
1.Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers as shown in Figure 52 to the OFF position..
Figure 53. Ignition Switch (Normal)
3.Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for
4.Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 54) to the
OFF/RESET position.
Figure 54. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)
5.Verify that all status LEDs on the MPEC display are OFF (not lit).
6.Remove all loads from the generator.
7.Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occurred during operation.
Emergency Shutdown Procedure
1.Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 54) in the
OFF/RESET position.
Figure 52. Main, GFCI and Load
Circuit Breakers Off
page 36 — DCA45SSIU4 60 hz Generator • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (10/24/13)
