Multiquip 60HZ Generator MQP240 - Manual (Page 37)

MQp240 generaTor • operaTion and parTs Manual — rev. #0 (10/23/12) — page 37
gEnEratOr shut-DOwn PrOcEDurEs
norMal sHuTdoWn proCedure
To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:
1. Place both the
Main, gFCi and load circuit breakers
as shown in Figure 35 to the oFF position.
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 52) in the “LOW”
(down) position.
Figure 52. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
3. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5
minutes with no load applied.
4. Place the MpeC Control switch (Figure 53) to the
oFF/reseT position.
Figure 53. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)
5. Verify that all the status LEDs on the MPEC display
are oFF (not lit).
6. Remove all loads from the generator.
7. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening
of components that may have occurred during
Warning
never stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
operation.
eMergenCY sHuTdoWn proCedure
1. To stop the engine in the event of an emergency, pusH
the emergency stop button (Figure 54) inward. This
button is located on the engine operating panel, see
Figure 5.
Figure 54. Emergency Stop Button