Generator Start-Up Procedure (Manual) - MQ Power WHISPERWATT DCA180SSJU Operation And Parts Manual

Before Starting
CAUTION - LETHAL EXHAUST HAZARD
The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
WARNING - STARTING THE GENERATOR
manually start the engine with the
circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) used with this generator
diagnosis engine faults that arise with the the engine control
system and the engine itself. Engine faults can be determined
by viewing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Active Fault Codes)
which are displayed on the Diagnostic Display Panel located
inside the Control Box.
1. Before starting the engine, make sure the diagnostic
switch (Figure 39) on the Diagnostic Display Panel
Assembly is in the "OFF" position.
Figure 39. Diagnostic Switch (OFF poistion)
2. Place the
(Figure 40) in the OFF position prior to starting the
engine.
Figure 40. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
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GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

and circuit breakers
3. Make sure the the voltage change-over board
has been configured for the desired output voltage.
4. Connect the load to the
.
connection points can be found on the output terminal
panel and the output terminal panel's hard wire hookup
panel.
5. The output terminal lugs are protected by a plastic cover.
Remove this cover to gain access to the terminals. Tighten
, or
terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from slipping
out.
6. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 41).
CORRECT
Figure 41. Engine Enclosure Doors
Starting (Manual)
1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 42) in the
" LOW " (down) position
Figure 42. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
2. Place the
position to start the engine (Figure 43). Observe that the
Warning and Emergency Stop lamps on the Engine
Operating Panel are lit during the initial starting of the
engine. If no abnormal conditions exists, both lamps will
turn off.
Figure 43. MPEC Control Switch
as shown in Figure 14. These load
INCORRECT
in the MANUAL
(Manual Position)
or the