Multiquip DCA150SSiU - Manual (Page 34)

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gENErATOr STArT-UP PrOCEDUrE
BeFore StartIng
Place the 1. main, g.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure
36) in the oFF position prior to starting the engine.
Main, Aux. and gfCI figure 36.
Circuit breakers (Off)
make sure the 2. voltage change-over board has been
configured 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 37).
5.
Engine Enclosure Doors figure 37.
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 38)..
Voltage Selector Switch figure 38.
StartIng (manual)
Place the engine speed switch (Figure 39) in the LOW 1.
(down) position.
Engine Speed Switch (Low) figure 39.
Place the 2. mpeC control switch in the manual
position to start the engine (Figure 40).
MPEC Control Switch figure 40.
(Manual Position)
Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold 3.
weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 41) will
light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has
been completed. After completion of the pre-heating
cycle, the light will go OFF and the engine will start up
automatically.
Pre-Heat Lamp figure 41.