Generator Start-Up Procedure (Manual) - MULTIQUIP Whisperwatt DCA150SSJU4F Operation And Parts Manual

Before starting
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.
1. Place the main, g.f.c.i., and aux. circuit breakers
(Figure 35) in the OFF position prior to starting the
engine.
MAIN
CIRCUIT CIRCUIT
BREAKER BREAKER
Figure 35. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Make sure the voltage change-over board has been
configured for the desired output voltage.
3. Connect the load to the 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.
4. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 36).
CORRECT
Figure 36. Engine Enclosure Doors
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GFCI AUXILIARY
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
INCORRECT
starting (manual)
6. Place the Auto-Off/Reset Manual Switch in the
manual position to start the engine (Figure 37).
Auto-Off/Reset
Figure 37.
(Manual Position)
NOTICE
If engine fails to start in a specified number attempts,
the shutdown lamp will illuminate and the Auto-Off/
Reset Switch must be placed in the Off/Reset position
before the engine can be restarted.
NOTICE
Engine will pre-heat automatically in cold weather
conditions." Glow Plug Hold " message will be displayed
and the engine will start automatically after pre-heating..
7. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2
minutes Let engine idle longer in cold weather
conditions. Listen for any abnormal noises. If any
abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct
the problem.
8. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 38) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in hertz.
Figure 38. Frequency Meter
Manual Switch