Multiquip 60 Hz Generator DCA220SSCU - Manual (Page 32)

page 32 — dca220sscu/4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #0 (10/25/12)
GeNeratOr start-Up prOCeDUre (MaNUaL)
BeFore sTarTing
1. Place the main, g.F.c.i., and aux. circuit breakers
(Figure 35) in the oFF position prior to starting the
engine.
Figure 35. 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 36).
Figure 36. 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 (manual)
1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 37) in the LOW
(down) position.
Figure 37. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
2. Place the Auto-Off/Reset Manual Switch in the
manual position to start the engine (Figure 38).
Figure 38. Auto-Off/Reset Manua;Switch
(Manual Position)
3. 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. If the engine is running smoothly, place
the engine speed switch (Figure 39) in the high (up)
position.
Figure 39. Engine Speed Switch (High)
4. The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 40) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in herTz.
Figure 40. Frequency Meter
NOTICE
If engine fails to start in a specified number attempts,
the shutdown lamp will illuminate and the Auto-Off/
Reset Switch must be place inthe Off/Reset position
before the engine can be restarted.
NOTICE
Engine will pre-heat automatically in cold weather
conditions." Glow Plug Hold " message will be displayed
and the engine will start automatically after pre-heating..