Generator Start-Up Procedure (Manual) - MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA-20SPX Operation And Parts Manual

DCA-20SPX — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
Before Starting
CAUTION - LETHAL EXHAUST HAZARD
The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating .
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
WARNING - STARTING THE GENERATOR
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 28) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 28. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Connect the load to the receptacles or the output
terminal lugs as shown in Figure 13. These load
connection points can be found on the output terminal
panel and the output terminal panel's hard wire hookup
panel.
3. The output terminal lugs are protected by a plastic cover.
Remove this cover to gain access to the terminals.
Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from
slipping out.
4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 29).
Figure 29. Engine Enclosure Doors
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Manual Start-up Procedure
1. Place the MPEC Control Switch in the MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 30).
Figure 30. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
2. Once the engine starts, let it engine run for 1-2 minutes.
Listen for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities
exists shutdown the engine and correct the problem.
3. Verify that the Engine Running
status LED on the MPEC unit
(Figure 31) is ON (lit) after the
engine has been started.
Figure 31. Engine Running LED (ON)
4. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 32) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.
Figure 32. Frequency Meter (Hz)
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