Generator Start-Up Procedure (Auto Mode); Generator Shut-Down Procedure - MULTIQUIP Power Ultra-Silent DCA-70SSIU Operation And Parts Manual

DCA-70SSIU (60 Hz) — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO MODE)
19. The generator will run until manually stopped or an
abnormal condition occurs.
Starting (Auto Mode)
DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS
Before connecting this generator to any
building's electrical system, a licensed
electrician must install an isolation
(transfer) switch . Serious damage to the
building's electrical system may occur
without this transfer switch.
CAUTION - BACKUP GENERATOR USE
When connecting the generator to a isolation (transfer)
switch, ALWAYS have power applied to the generator's
internal battery charger. This will ensure that the engine
will not fail due to a dead battery.
When the generator is set in the
AUTO mode, the generator will
automically start in the event of
NOTE
comercial power falling below a
prescribed level by means of a
contact closure that is generated
automatically by a transfer switch.
WARNING - AUTO MODE MAINTENANCE
When running the generator in the AUTO mode, remember
the generator can start up at any time without warning.
NEVER attempt to perform any maintenance when the
generator is in the auto mode.
1. Perform steps 1 through 5 in the Before Starting section
as outlined in the Manual Starting Procedure .
2. Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 55) in the AUTO
position .
Figure 55. MPEC Control Switch (AUTO)
3. Continue to follow the steps outlined in the Manual Start-
up procedure (start at step 9).
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NOTE
WARNING - SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency.
DO NOT use the emergency stop switch a as method of
shutting down the generator. This switch is ONLY to be
used in the event of an emergency.
Shutdown Procedure
To shutdown the generator use the following procedure:
1. Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers
as shown in Figure 39 to the OFF position.
3. Let the engine cool by running it for 3-5 minutes with no
load applied.
4. Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 56) to the
OFF/RESET position.
Figure 56. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)
5. Verify that the all status LED on the MPEC display
are OFF (not lit).
6. Remove all loads from the generator.
Emergency Shutdown Procedure
1. To shut-down the engine in the event of an emergency,
switch the MAIN , GFCI and LOAD (Figure 39) circuit
breakers to OFF position.
2. Place the MPEC Control Switch switch (Figure 56) to
the OFF/RESET position.
When the MPEC Control Switch
is placed in the AUTO position,
the engine glow plugs will be
warmed and the engine will start
automatically. The pre-heat lamp
will turn off when the engine has
started.