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Generator shut-down procedures – Multiquip DCA300SSCU2_SSCU4i User Manual

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dca300sscu2/4i 60 hz generator• operation manual — rev. #1 (10/21/13) — page 35

GeNeratOr shUt-DOWN prOCeDUres

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 52 to the

OFF position.

Figure 52. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (OFF)

2. Place the

engine speed switch (Figure 53) in the

“LOW” (down) position.

Figure 53. 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

auto off/reset manual switch (Figure 54)

in the

OFF/ReseT position.

Figure 54.

auto off/reset manual

Switch

(Off/Reset)

5. Verify that all status LEDs on the ECU control panel

are

OFF (not lit).

Warning

never stop the engine suddenly except in an

emergency.

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 55) inward. This

button is located on the engine operating panel, see

Figure 5.

Figure 55. Emergency Stop Button

NOTICE

The emergency stop pushbutton switch is a push-lock

type switch. The switch contacts will remain locked

once the button has been pushed. To release the switch

contacts rotate the button clockwise. The engine will not

start unless the contacts are released.