Multiquip DCA45USI2 manual Generator START-UP Procedure, 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 confi gured 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 37).

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.Place the MPEC control switch in the MANUAL position to start the engine (Figure 40).

Figure 40. MPEC Control Switch

(Manual Position)

3.Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 41) 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.

CORRECT INCORRECT

Figure 37. Engine Enclosure Doors Figure 41. Pre-Heat Lamp

4. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes. Listen for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct

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