Generator shut-down procedures – Multiquip DCA400SSI User Manual

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DCA400SSI GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/03/08) — PAGE 37

GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES

NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:

Place both the

MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers

as shown in Figure 35 to the OFF position.

Place the engine speed switch (Figure 53) in the “LOW”

(down) position.

Engine Speed Switch (Low)

Figure 53.

Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5

minutes with no load applied.

Place the

MPEC Control Switch (Figure 54) to the

OFF/RESET position.

MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)

Figure 54.

Verify that

all the status LEDs on the MPEC display

are OFF (not lit).

Remove all loads from the generator.

Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening

of components that may have occurred during
operation.

WARNING

NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

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.

Emergency Stop Button

Figure 55.