Multiquip MQ Power 3-Position Switch/Paralleling 1400 Amp Studio Generator SG1400C3 - Manual (Page 36)

page 36 — Sg1400C3 STudio generaTor • operaTion manual — rev. #0 (10/05/11)
9. If paralleling to another unit and the bus was already
energized from another unit (BUS HOT light already
on), pressing to close GCB button once would initiate
a synchronizing mode. The light above the button will
begin flashing, bring the generator into phase and
automatically close the breaker. Once the breaker
closes, the light above the button would then become
solid and the generators would now be in parallel. As
load is applied, units will share the load proportionally.
CloSing THe enCloSure doorS
1. Close the enclosure doors once the generator has
started (Figure 29). Top vents stay open for proper
ventilation.
Figure 29. Engine Enclosure Doors
2. If access to the controls or other components is
necessary while the engine is running, make sure the
doors are not left open for an extended period of time.
3. To protect the unit from rain, the top intake vent can
be closed by opening the upper front vent door on the
generator enclosure. The front vent will automatically
close the upper roof intake vent. The upper exhaust
vent will remain open.
normal SHuTdoWn proCedure
To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:
Close
Doors
RAIN DOOR
INTAKE VENT
Warning
never stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
1. Press the GCB control button on the controller
(Figure 30) to open circuit breaker.
Figure 30. Generator Circuit Breaker (Open)
2. Let the engine cool by running it at full speed for 3-5
minutes with no load applied.
3. Press the STop button (Figure 31) on the controller.
The engine will go to idle mode.
Figure 31. STOP Button
4. Press the STop button again to shut down the engine.
5. Place the Control Power switch (Figure 32) on the
control panel to the OFF position.
Figure 32. Control Power Switch (OFF)
emergenCY SHuTdoWn proCedure
1. Press the STop button twice (Figure 31) on the
controller to shut down the engine.
2. Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 30) in the oFF
position.
Open GCB
PRESS BUTTON
NOTICE
If STop button is not pressed again, the engine will
remain in idle mode for about an hour then will shut
down.
OFF (DOWN)
StartuP