Generator start-up procedure (manual) – Multiquip DCA20SPXU2 User Manual
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• operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (09/23/13) — page 31
generatOr start-up prOceDure (ManuaL)
BeFore starting
1. Place the
main, g.F.C.i., and aux. circuit breakers
(Figure 24) in the
OFF position prior to starting the
engine.
Figure 24. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. 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.
3. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 25).
Figure 25. Engine Enclosure Doors
Caution
The engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions.
alWaYs have adequate ventilation when operating.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
Warning
never manually start the engine with the main, gFCi
or auxiliary circuit breakers in the on (closed) position.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
starting (manual)
1. Place the
mpeC control switch in the manual
position to start the engine (Figure 26) position.
Figure 26. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
2. Verify that the
engine running status LED on the
MPEC module (Figure 27) is lit (ON) after the engine
has started
Figure 27. Engine Running (LED ON)
3. The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 28) should
be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in
Hertz.
Figure 28. Frequency Meter
4. The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 29) will display
the generator’s output in
volts.
Figure 29. Voltmeter
AUTO
MANUAL
OFF/RESET
AUTO
MANUAL
OFF/RESET
LOW OIL PRESSURE
HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE
OVERCRANK
OVERSPEED
ENGINE RUNNING
MOOOOO-20001Q
Hz
V