Multiquip DCA20SPXU2D - Manual (Page 31)

DCA20SPXU2D 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/25/11) — PAGE 31
STARTING (AUTO MODE)
DANGER
Before connecting this generator to any
building’s electrical system, a licensed
electrician must install an isolation
(transfer) switch. Serious damage to
the building’s electrical system may occur
without this transfer switch.
CAUTION
When connecting the generator to a isolation (transfer)
switch, ALWAYS have power applied to the generator’s
internal battery charger. This will ensure that the engine
will not fail due to a dead battery.
WARNING
When running the generator in the AUTO mode,
remember the generator can start up at any time without
warning. NEVER attempt to perform any maintenance
when the generator is in the auto mode.
NOTICE
When the generator is placed in the AUTO mode, the
engine glow plugs will be warmed and the engine will
start automatically.
1. Pressing the AUTO button (Figure 30) on the controller
places the Digital Controller in the auto mode. This
mode allows the controller to monitor the remote start
contacts.
Closure of the remote start contacts will begin engine
cranking. When the contacts are opened, cranking will
stop or if the engine is running, engine will stop.
Figure 30. Auto Button
AUTO
NOTICE
If the generator is to be connected to a building's
AC power source via an automatic transfer switch
(isolation). Press the AUTO button (Figure 30).
In this position, should an outage occur, the automatic
transfer switch (ATS) will start the generator automatically
via the generator's auto-start contacts connected to the
ATS's start contacts.
Please refer to your ATS installation manual for further
instructions for the correct installation of the auto-start
contacts of the generator to the ATS.
NOTICE
When the generator is set in the AUTO mode, the
generator will automatically start in the event of
commercial power falling below a prescribed level
by means of a contact closure that is generated
automatically by a transfer switch.
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO)