Generator Shut-Down Procedures - MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT DCA70SSIU2 Operation And Parts Manual

12. The tachometer gauge (Figure 50) will indicate the
speed of the engine when the generator is operating.
Under normal operating conditions this speed is
approximately 1800 RPM's.
Figure 50. Engine Tachometer Gauge
13. Place the main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers in the
ON position (Figure 51).
Figure 51. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (ON)
14. Observe the generator's ammeter (Figure 52) 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 52.
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

Ammeter (Load)
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 53 to the OFF position..
Figure 53. Main, GFCI and Load
Circuit Breakers Off
2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 54) in the "
(down) position..
Figure 54. Ignition 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 55) to the
OFF/RESET position.
Figure 55. 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 55) in the
OFF/RESET position.
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