MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA-400SPK, Parts And Operation Manual

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DCA-400SPK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/19/01) — PAGE 51
DCA-400SPK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO)
Before connecting this generator to any
building’s electrical system, a
licensed
electrician must install an isolation
(transfer) switch. Serious injury injury
injury injury injury or death
death
death death death
may result without this transfer switch.
CAUTION:
When connecting the generator to a
isolation (transfer) switch,
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.
CAUTION:
Starting the generator in the " AUTO " mode is similar to
starting the generator in the " MANUAL" mode, with a few
exceptions.
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.
5. Continue to follow the steps outline in the manual start-
up procedure (start at step 11, page 49).
CAUTION:
When starting generator in Auto mode use the "Manual Start-
up" procedure except where noted (see below).
1. Perform steps 1 through 6 (Before Starting, page 47-
48) as outlined in the manual starting procedure.
2. Apply commercial power to the internal battery charger
receptacle (to ensure good starting) via commercial
power. An external power cord will be required.
3. Apply commercial power to the jacket water heater
receptacle (not necessary for warm climates) via
commercial power. An external power cord will be
required.
4. Place the Off/Manual/Auto switch (Figure 50) in the
AUTO position (up).
Figure 50. Off/Manual Auto Switch
(AUTO)