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Generator shut-down procedures – Multiquip DCA45USI2 User Manual

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page 36 — DCa45usi2 60 hz generator • operation anD parts manual — rev. #1 (06/12/14)

gEnEratOr ShUt-DOWn prOcEDUrES

2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 54) in the “

loW

(down) position.

Figure 54. 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 55) to the

oFF/reset position.

Figure 55. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)

5. Verify that

all 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 operation.

emergenCY shutDoWn proCeDure

1. Place the

mpeC Control switch (Figure 55) in the

oFF/reset position.

automatiC shut-DoWn sYstem

This unit is equipped with safety devices to automatically

stop the engine in the event of low oil pressure, approximately

14 psi (97 kPa), or high water temperature, approximately

230° F (110° C), overspeed approximately +15%. The alarm

lamps on the ECU illuminate to signify the reason for the

shutdown.

NOTICE

Before inspecting generator, check that the Auto/

Manual switch is in the

oFF/reset position, and place

all circuit breakers in the

OFF position. Allow sufficient

time for adequate cooling. When ready to restart,

complete all steps in the Generator Startup Procedure

section of this manual.

13. Place the

main, gFCi, and aux. circuit breakers in the

ON position (Figure 51).

Figure 51. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (ON)

14. Observe the generator’s ammeter (Figure 52) and

verify it reads the anticipated amount of current with

respect to the load. The ammeter will only display a

current reading if a load is in use.

Figure 52. 9Ammeter (Load)

15. The generator will run until manually stopped or an

abnormal condition occurs.

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 53 to the

OFF position.

Figure 53. Main, GFCI and Load

Circuit Breakers (OFF)

WARNING

never stop the engine suddenly except in an

emergency.