DCA125SSIU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/20/17) — PAGE 35
STARTING (AUTO MODE)
DANGER
Before 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
When connecting the generator to a isolation (transfer)
itch,
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.
NOTICE
When the generator is set in the
AUTO
mode, the
generator will
automatically start
in the event of
commercial power falling below a prescribed level
by means of a contact closure that is generated
automatically by a transfer switch.
WARNING
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.
NOTICE
When the
Auto Off/Reset Manual
Switch
is placed
in the
AUTO
position, the engine glow plugs will be
warmed and the engine will start automatically.
When starting generator in
AUTO
mode use the “Manual
Start-up” procedure except where noted (see below).
1. Perform steps 1 through 5 in the Before Starting section
as outlined in the Manual Starting Procedure.
2. Place the
Auto Off/Reset Manual Switch
(Figure 49)
in the
AUTO
position.
Figure 49.
Auto Off/Reset Manual
Sw
itch (AUTO)
3. Continue operating the generator as outlined in the
Manual Start-up procedure (start at step 2).
WARNING
NEVER
stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO MODE)
