Generator Start-Up Procedure (Manual) - MQ Power WHISPERWATT Series Operation 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. Make sure the voltage change-over board has been
configured for the desired output voltage.
2. Place the Battery switch (Figure 39) in the ON
position.
Figure 39. Battery Switch (ON)
3. Place the Control Power switch (Figure 40) in the
ON position.
Figure 40. Control Power Switch (ON)
4. Make sure the Circuit Breaker OFF button LED is
ON (red). See Figure 41.
Figure 41. Circuit Breaker OFF Button
(ON/RED)
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GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

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5. Connect the load to the receptacles or the output
terminal lugs as shown in Figure 11. These load
connection points can be found on the output terminal
panel and the output terminal panel's hard wire hookup
panel.
6. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
7. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 42).
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Figure 42. Engine Enclosure Doors
STARTING (MANUAL)
1. To start the engine, press the Run button (Figure 43)
on the digital controller.
Figure 43. Digital Controller (Run Button)
NOTICE
If the engine fails to start in the specified number of
attempts, press the OFF button on the controller and
place the battery switch in the OFF position. Wait for
at least 1 minute before repeating the starting process.
NOTICE
The engine will pre-heat automatically in cold weather
conditions.The message "Glow Plug Hold" will be
shown on the controller display and the engine will start
automatically after pre-heating.
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