Generator Start-Up Procedure - MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT DCA10SPX4 Operation And Parts Manual

DCA10SPX4/DCA10SPXU4 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE
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 main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers (Figure 20)
on the controll panel in the OFF position prior to starting
the engine.
Figure 20. Main, GFCI, and Auxillary
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
Generator may not be equipped with
NOTE
auxiliary circuit breakers or
receptacles. This feature is optional
3. Connect the load to the receptacles as shown in Figure
11. These load connection points can be found on the
output terminal panel and the output terminal panel's hard
wire hookup panel.
4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 21).
Figure 21. Engine Enclosure Doors
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Start-up Procedure
1. Set the Speed Control Switch to the START/IDLE position
(Figure 22).
Figure 22. Speed Control Switch (START/IDLE)
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Turn the
key clockwise to the PRE-HEAT position (Figure 23A)
and observe the Pre-Heat Lamp. When the Pre-Heat
Lamp has turned off, continue turning the ignition key
clockwise to the START position (Figure 23B). When the
engine starts, release the key. If engine fails to start within
10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and repeat this step.
Figure 23. Ignition Switch
3. Once the engine starts, let it run for 1-2 minutes. Listen
for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities exists
shutdown the engine and correct the problem.
4. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 24) should be
displaying the 50 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.
Figure 24. Frequency Meter (Hz)
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