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. Place the main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers
(Figure 39) in the OFF position prior to starting the
engine.
MAIN
CIRCUIT
BREAKER BREAKERS
Figure 39. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Make sure the voltage selector switch 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 40).
CORRECT
Figure 40. Engine Enclosure Doors
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GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

GFCI
AUXILIARY
CIRCUIT
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
OFF
INCORRECT
STARTING (MANUAL)
1. Place the voltage selector switch in the desired
voltage position (Figure 41).
3 PHASE
480/277
PRESS TO LOCK
Figure 41. Voltage Selector Switch
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 42) in the
LOW (down) position.
Figure 42. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
3. Place the Auto Start/Stop Switch in the MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 43).
AUTO
OFF/RESET
Figure 43. Auto Start/Stop Switch
(Manual Position)
4. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold
weather conditions), the pre-heat LED (Figure 44) will
light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has
completed. After completion of the pre-heating cycle, the
LED will go OFF and the engine will start.
PRE-HEAT
LED
Figure 44. Pre-Heat LED Engine Warning Unit
3 PHASE
240/139
1 PHASE
240/120
LOW (DOWN)
MANUAL