Multiquip MQ Power 3-Position Switch/Paralleling 1400 Amp Studio Generator SG1400C3 - Manual (Page 35)

Sg1400C3 STudio generaTor • operaTion manual — rev. #0 (10/05/11) — page 35
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6. If unit is to be used in parallel with another unit,
interconnect the units. Interconnect the output buses
with suitable power cables to carry full load capacity.
Special male-to-male Camlok cables will be needed.
For 480 V mode, it is recommended that one 4/0 cable
per phase, neutral and ground be used. For 208V
mode, use two 4/0 cables per phase and neutral and
one 4/0 cable for ground. Also connect the parallel
communication cables.
7. Connect the load to the receptacles on the Camlok/
Voltage Output Panel. When the camloks are inserted
into the outlet connector, rotate clockwise until they are
locked in place. Make sure the camloks are connected
securely.
8. Press the MODE button (Figure 25) on the Digital
Controller Display and select manual mode (MAN)
with the arrow keys. Press Enter key when MAN is
highlighted on the screen.
Figure 25. Mode Button (Manual)
STarTing (manual)
1. Press the STarT button (Figure 26) on the controller
to start the engine.
Figure 26. START Button
2. The engine will go to idle mode.
3. Listen for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities
exist, shut down the engine and correct the problem.
MAN
PRESS MODE BUTTON
4. To bypass idle mode, press the STarT button again.
The generator should go to full speed.
5. Verify that the no-load frequency reading on the
control panel frequency display is approximately 60
Hz (1800 rpm).
6. Verify that the voltage reading on the control panel AC
voltmeter display matches the voltage selector switch
position that was selected prior to startup.
7. Press the GCB control button on the controller
(Figure 27) to close circuit breaker.
Figure 27. Generator Circuit Breaker (Closed)
8. Verify that the BUS HOT light on the Camlok/Voltage
Output Panel is on. Voltage is now available at the
receptacles.
Figure 28. Bus Hot Light
NOTICE
If STarT button is not pressed again, the engine will
remain in idle mode for about an hour then will go to
full speed.
Close GCB
PRESS GCB CONTROL BUTTON
BUS HOT
LIGHT