Multiquip DCA20SPXU4F - Manual (Page 35)

dca20SpXU4F Servpro™ • operation manUal — rev. #0 (07/16/14) — page 35
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.
NOTICE
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.
NOTICE
When the Auto Off/Reset Manual switch is placed
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.
In this position (
aUto), 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
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 Auto Off/Reset Manual switch is placed
in the aUto position, the engine glow plugs will be
warmed and the engine will start automatically.
Starting (aUto mode
When starting generator in aUto mode use the “Manual
Start-up” procedure except where noted (see below).
1. Perform steps 1 through 5 in the Before Starting section
as outlined in the Manual Starting Procedure.
2. Place the auto off/reset manual Switch (Figure 41)
in the aUto position
Figure 41. auto off/reset manual Switch (AUTO)
3. Continue operating the generator as outlined in the
Manual Start-up procedure (start at step 7).
NOTICE
The engine speed switch must be set to the “High”
position when running in the auto-start mode. Failing
to set the switch in the proper position can result in
damage to your generator when it turns on.
GeNeratOr start-Up prOCeDUre (aUtO MODe)