Generator Shutdown Procedures - MQ Power WHISPERWATT DCA600SSV4F3 Operation Manual

NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
1. Place the GFCI circuit breakers in the OFF position
(Figure 72).
Figure 72. GFCI Circuit Breakers (Off)
2. Press the Main Circuit Breaker OFF switch (Figure 73).
Figure 73. Main Circuit Breaker OFF Switch
3. Verify that the Main Circuit Breaker OFF lamp
(Figure 74) is lit (ON).
Figure 74. Main Circuit Breaker OFF Lamp
4. Place the Engine Speed switch in the LOW position
(Figure 75).
Figure 75. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
5. Allow the engine to cool by running it at low speed for
3–5 minutes with no load applied.
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GENERATOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES

OFF
OFF
LOW (DOWN)
6. Place the Auto Start/Stop switch (Figure 76) in the
OFF/RESET position.
AUTO
OFF/RESET
Figure 76. Auto Start/Stop Switch (Off/Reset)
NOTICE
DO NOT place the Battery switch in the OFF position
immediately after the engine stops. Wait for at least
2 minutes before placing the Battery switch in the OFF
position.
7. Place the Battery switch (Figure 77) in the OFF
position.
Figure 77. Battery Switch (Off)
8. Remove all loads from the generator.
9. Allow sufficient time for adequate cooling. Then inspect
the entire generator for any damage or loosening of
components that may have occurred during operation.
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