Multiquip DCA45SSIU3 - Manual (Page 34)

PAGE 34 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE
BEFORE STARTING
Place the 1. main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure
35) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Main, Aux. and GFCI Figure 35.
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
Make sure the 2. voltage change-over board has been
confi gured for the desired output voltage.
Connect the load to the 3. receptacles or the output
terminal lugs as shown in Figure 10. These load
connection points can be found on the output terminal
panel and the output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup
panel.
Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires 4.
from slipping out.
Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 36). 5.
Engine Enclosure Doors Figure 36.
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
Place the 1. voltage selector switch in the desired
voltage position (Figure 37)..
Voltage Selector Switch Figure 37.
Preheat the engine glow plugs by turning the ignition 2.
key (Figure 38) to the “OPERATION” position.
Ignition Switch Figure 38.
(Operation/PreHeat Position)
When the preheat lamp illuminates (Figure 39), turn the 3.
ignition key to the “start” position. Once the engine
starts, release the ignition key and allow it to return to
the “operation” position (Figure 38).
Pre-Heat Lamp Figure 39.
Let the engine run for 3-5 minutes, listen and check 4.
for any abnormal sounds or smells. Check for fuel
leaks, and noises that would associate with a loose
cover or hardware. If any of the above mentioned
conditions exists, shut-down the engine and correct
the problem.