Multiquip DCA150SSJU3 - Manual (Page 50)

PAGE 50 — DCA150SSJU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (02/01/10)
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
BEFORE STARTING
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) used with this generator
diagnosis engine faults that arise with the the engine
control system and the engine itself. Engine faults can
be determined by viewing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes
(Active Fault Codes) which are displayed on the Diagnostic
Display Panel located inside the Control Box.
1. Before starting the engine, make sure the diagnostic
switch (Figure 37) on the Diagnostic Display Panel is in
the “OFF” position.
Figure 37. Diagnostic Switch (OFF Position)
2. Place the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure
38) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 38. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
3. 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.
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.
4. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 39).
Figure 39. Engine Enclosure Doors
STARTING
1. Place the voltage selector switch in the desired
voltage position (Figure 40).
Figure 40. Voltage Selector Switch
STARTING (MANUAL)
1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 41) in the LOW
(down) position.
Figure 41. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
2. Place the MPEC control switch in the MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 42) Observe that
the warning and emergency stop lamps on the
Engine Operating Panel are lit during the initial starting
of the engine. If no abnormal conditions exists, both
lamps will turn off.
Figure 42. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
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