Generator Shutdown Procedure - MQ Power WHISPERWATT Series Operation Manual

NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
To shut down the generator, use the following procedure:
1. Place the load's ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.
2. Press the contactor OPEN button (Figure 61).
Figure 61. Contactor Open Button
3. Verify that the OPEN contactor lamp (Figure 62) is lit
(GREEN).
Figure 62. Contactor Open Lamp
4. Place the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers as
shown in Figure 63 to the OFF position.
MAIN
CIRCUIT AUX. CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Figure 63. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
5. With no load applied, allow the engine to cool down
for 5 minutes.
6. Press the OFF button (Figure 64) to shutdown the
generator.
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GENERATOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

DUPLEX
CS-6369
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
BREAKERS
Figure 64. Off Button (Manual Mode)
1. Remove all loads from the generator.
2. Inspect the entire generator for any damage or
loosening of components that may have occurred
during operation.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
NOTICE
The Emergency Stop Pushbutton Switch should only
be used to stop the engine in case of an emergency
or to lock out operation during service. The emergency
stop switch should NEVER be used for routine stopping
of the engine.
1. To stop the engine in the event of an emergency, push
the Emergency Stop Pushbutton Switch (Figure 65).
Activating the Emergency Stop Switch will cause the
contacts on the main breaker to OPEN.
Figure 65. Emergency Stop Button
2. The emergency stop switch is a push-locked type
switch. The switch contact can only be released by
rotating the button in the clockwise direction. The
engine can not be restarted until the contact is released
(closed).