PAGE 28 — DCA36SPXU4F • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/18/19)
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL MODE)
BEFORE STARTING
1. Place the
main, G.F.C.I., and aux.
circuit breakers
(Figure 24) in the
OFF
position prior to starting the
engine.
Figure 24. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Connect the load to the
receptacles
or the
output
terminal lugs
as shown in Figure 10. Tighten terminal
nuts securely to prevent load wires from slipping out.
3. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 25).
Figure 25. Engine Enclosure Doors
STARTING (MANUAL)
1. On the control box, place the diagnostic switch (Figure 27)
in the OFF (down) position.
Figure 26. Diagnostic Switch (High)
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
OFF (DOWN)
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 27) in the LOW
(down) position.
Figure 27. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
3. Place the
Auto-Off/Reset Manual Switch
in the
MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 28).
Figure 28.
Auto-Off/Reset
Manual;Switch
(Manual Position)
4. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold
weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 29) 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 29. Pre-Heat Lamp
5. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2
minutes (let engine idle longer in cold weather
conditions). Listen for any abnormal noises. If any
abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct
the problem.
6. Verify that the engine started status LED on the ECU
controller is on.
NOTICE
In cold weather conditions warm up the engine 5-7
minutes before placing into operation.
NOTICE
If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, the over-
crank LED on the ECU controller will turn on and the
Auto-Off/Reset Switch must be placed in the Off/Reset
position before the engine can be restarted.
Summary of Contents for Whisperwatt DCA36SPXU4F
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