Generator Shut-Down Procedures - MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT DCA150USJ3CAN Operation And Parts Manual

12. The tachometer gauge (Figure 54) will indicate the
speed of the engine when the generator is operating.
Under normal operating conditions this speed is
approximately 1800 RPM's.
Figure 54. Engine Tachometer Gauge
13. Place the main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers in the
ON position (Figure 55).
Figure 55. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (ON)
14. Observe the generator's ammeter (Figure 56) and
verify it reads the anticipated amount of current with
respect to the load. The ammeter will only display a
current reading if a load is in use.
Figure 56. Ammeter (Load)
15. The generator will run until manually stopped or an
abnormal condition occurs.
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
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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 57 to the OFF position..
Figure 57. Main, GFCI and Load
Circuit Breakers Off
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 58) in the "LOW"
(down) position..
Figure 58. Engine Switch (Normal)
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 59) to the
OFF/RESET position.
Figure 59. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)
5. Verify that all 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. Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 59) in the
OFF/RESET position.