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page 34 — DCa180SSI/DCa180SSIu 60 hz gen. • operaTIon anD parTS manual — rev. #1 (08/02/10)
generatOr start-Up prOceDUre (ManUaL)
BeFore STarTIng
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
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 37).
Figure 37. Engine Enclosure Doors
STarTIng (manual)
1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 38) in the LOW
(down) position.
Figure 38. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
2. Place the
mpeC control switch
in the
manual
position to start the engine (Figure 39).
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.
INCORRECT CORRECT
Figure 39. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
3. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold
weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 40) 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 40. 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
the problem. If the engine is running smoothly, place
the engine speed switch (Figure 41) in the hIgh (up)
position.
Figure 41. Engine Speed Switch (High)
5. Verify that the
engine running
status LED on the
MPEC module (Figgure 42) is lit (ON) after the engine
has started.
Figure 42. Engine Running LED (ON)
6. The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 43) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in herTz.