Multiquip DCA180SSIU - Manual (Page 37)

DCa180SSI/DCa180SSIu 60 hz gen/ • operaTIon anD parTS manual — rev. #1 (08/02/10) — page 37
generatOr shUt-DOWn prOceDUres
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 engine speed switch (Figure 52) in the
hIgh position
Figure 52. Engine Speed Switch (High)
3. Place the mpeC Control Switch (Figure 53) in the
auTo position.
Figure 53. MPEC Control Switch (AUTO)
4. Continue operating the generator as outlined in the
Manual Start-up procedure (start at step 5).
normal ShuTDoWn proCeDure
To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:
1. Place both the
maIn, gFCI and loaD circuit breakers
as shown in Figure 54 to the oFF position..
Figure 54. Main, GFCI and Load
Circuit Breakers Off
WarnIng
never stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 55) in the “LOW”
(down) position.
Figure 55. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
3. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5
minutes with no load applied.
4. Place the mpeC Control Switch (Figure 56) to the
oFF/reSeT position.
Figure 56. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)
5. Verify that all the status LEDs on the MPEC display
are oFF (not lit).
6. Remove all loads from the generator.
7. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening
of components that may have occurred during
operation.
emergenCY ShuTDoWn proCeDure
1. To stop the engine in the event of an emergency, puSh
the emergency stop button (Figure 57) inward. This
button is located on the engine operating panel, see
Figure 5.
Figure 57. Emergency Stop Button