Generator Start-Up Procedure - MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA150SSI 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.
main,g.F.C.I.,and aux. circuit breakers (Figure
1. Place the
36) in the oFF position prior to starting the engine.
figure 36. Main, Aux. and gfCI
Circuit breakers (Off)
voltage change-over board has been
2. make sure the
configured for the desired output voltage.
3. connect the load to the
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 37).
CORRECT
figure 37. Engine Enclosure Doors
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receptacles or the output
INCORRECT

gENErATOr STArT-UP PrOCEDUrE

StartIng
1. Place the
voltage position (Figure 38)..
figure 38.
StartIng (manual)
1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 39) in the LOW
(down) position.
figure 39.
2. Place the
position to start the engine (Figure 40).
figure 40.
3. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold
weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 41) will
light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has
been completed. After completion of the pre-heating
cycle, the light will go OFF and the engine will start up
automatically.
figure 41.
voltage selector switch in the desired
Voltage Selector Switch
Engine Speed Switch (Low)
mpeC control switch in the manual
MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
Pre-Heat Lamp