MQ Power Whisperwatt DCA36SPXU4F, Operation Manual

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PAGE 32 — DCA36SPXU4F • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (09/18/19)
GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES
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 41 to the
OFF
position.
Figure 41. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5
minutes with no load applied.
3. Place the
Auto Off/Reset Manual Switch
(Figure 42)
in the
OFF/RESET
position.
Figure 42.
Auto Off/Reset Manual
Switch
(Off/Reset)
4. Verify that all status LEDs on the ECU control panel
are
OFF
(not lit).
5. Remove all loads from the generator.
6. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of
components that may have occurred during operation.
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
1. If equipped (option), push the
Emergency Stop
Pushbutton Switch (Figure 43).
Figure 43. Emergency Stop Button
2. If generator is not equipped with an emergency stop
pushbutton switch (Figure 43), place the main circuit
breaker (Figure 41) in the
OFF
position
AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN SYSTEM
This unit is equipped with safety devices to automatically stop
the engine in the event of low oil pressure, approximately
14 psi (97 kPa), or high water temperature, approximately
212°F (100° C), overspeed approximately (2,040 rpm). The
alarm lamps on the ECU illuminate to signify the reason
for the shutdown.