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1dca-85usj — generator start-up procedure (manual) – Multiquip MQ POWER ULTRA-SILENTTM SERIES GENERATOR DCA-85USJ User Manual

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DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 37

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DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

Figure 47. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

Figure 48. Ammeter (No Load)

11. The ammeter (Figure 48) will

indicate zero amps with no load
applied. When a load is applied, the
ammeter will indicate the amount
of current that the load is drawing
from the generator.

10. The generator's AC-voltmeter (Figure 46) will display the

generator’s output in VOLTS. If the voltage is not within
the specified tolerance, use the voltage adjustment
control knob (Figure 47) to increase or decrease the
desired voltage.

Figure 46. Voltmeter

Figure 45. Frequency Meter (Hz)

9. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 45) should be

displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

8. Place the

MPEC Control Switch in the MANUAL

position to start the engine (Figure 42).

8. Verify that the Engine Running

status LED on the MPEC unit
(Figure 44) is ON (lit) after the
engine has been started.

Figure 44. Engine

Running LED (ON)

Starting (Manual)

Figure 42. MPEC Control Switch

(Manual Position)

Figure 43. Pre-Heat Lamp

In cold weather conditions, placing the

MPEC Control

Switch in the MANUAL position will preheat and start
the engine AUTOMATICALLY. The

Preheat Lamp

(Figure 43) will turn off when the engine has started.

7. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes.

Listen for any abnormal noises.

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