MULTIQUIP Power WhisperWatt DCA45SSIU4, Operations & Parts Manual

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page 34 — DCa45SSIU4 60 hz generator • operatIon anD partS manUal — rev. #1 (10/24/13)
generatOr start-up prOceDure
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
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
STARTING
1. Place the voltage selector switch in the desired
voltage position (Figure 38)..
Figure 38. Voltage Selector Switch
StartIng (manUal)
1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 39) in the LOW
(down) position.
Figure 39. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
2. Place the
mpeC control switch
in the
manUal
position to start the engine (Figure 40).
Figure 40. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
3. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold
weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 41) 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 41. Pre-Heat Lamp