Generator Start-Up Procedure - MULTIQUIP WhisperWatt DCA45SSKU3 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 36) in the oFF position prior to starting the
engine.
Figure 36. 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 11. 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 37).
CORRECT
Figure 37. Engine Enclosure Doors
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generatOr start-up prOcedure

INCORRECT
sTarTing
1. Place the voltage selector switch in the desired
voltage position (Figure 38)..
Figure 38. Voltage Selector Switch
sTarTing
1. Place the engine speed control switch (Figure 39) in
the Start/Idle position (down)..
START/IDLE
Figure 39. Engine Speed Control Switch
Start Idle Position
1. In warm weather conditions, skip to step 3. In cold
weather conditions, preheat the engine glow plugs by
turning the ignition key (Figure 40) to the run position
Figure 40. Ignition Switch Pre-Heat
(Run Position)