Multiquip 60 Hz Generator DCA-400SSV - Manual (Page 36)

PAGE 36 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
5. Verify that the Engine Running
status LED on the MPEC unit
(Figure 43) is ON (lit) after the
engine has been started.
Figure 43. Engine Running LED (ON)
Starting (Manual)
1. In cold weather conditions, press and hold the pre-heat
button (Figure 39) for at least 50 seconds to warm the
engine glow plugs.
Figure 41. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
DCA-400SSV— GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
Before Starting
Figure 38. Engine Enclosure Doors
1. Place the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers
(Figure 37) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 37. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Make sure the 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 12. 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 38).
CAUTION - LETHAL EXHAUST HAZARD
Figure 39. Pre-Heat Button
4. Once the engine starts, let it engine run for 1-2 minutes.
Listen for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities
exists shutdown the engine and correct the problem.
If the engine is running smoothly, place the engine
speed switch (Figure 42) in the “
HIGH” (up) position.
3. Once the engine glow plugs have been warmed, place
the MPEC Control Switch in the MANUAL position to
start the engine (Figure 41).
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 40) in the “ LOW ”
(down) position.
Figure 40. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
Figure 42. Engine Speed Switch (High)
NEVER! manually start the engine with the main, GFCI
or
auxiliary circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
WARNING - STARTING THE GENERATOR