Multiquip DCA70SSIU - Manual (Page 34)

PAGE 34 — DCA70SSIU 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (01/06/09)
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
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 (MANUAL)
Place the voltage selector switch in the desired voltage 1.
position (Figure 37).
Voltage Selector Switch Figure 37.
Press and gold the pre-heat button (Figure 38) for at 2.
least 5 seconds to warm the engine glow plugs.
Pre-Heat Button Figure 38.
Verify thar the pre-heat lamp (Figure 39) is lit. When 3.
the lamp turns off, this indicates that the engine can
be started.
Pre-Heat Lamp Figure 39.
Place the 4. MPEC control switch in the MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 38).
MPEC Control Switch Figure 40.
(Manual Position)
Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 5.
minutes. Listen for any abnormal noises. If any
abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct
the problem. If the engine is running smoothly, place