Generator Start-Up Procedure - MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA-25SSIU2 Operation And Parts Manual

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— 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 the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers
(Figure 39) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 39. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Connect the load to the receptacles or the Output
Terminal Lugs as shown in Figure 13. These load
connection points can be found on the output terminal
panel and the output terminal panel's hard wire hookup
panel.
3. The output terminal lugs are protected by a plastic cover.
Remove this cover to gain access to the terminals.
Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from
slipping out.
4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 40).
Figure 40. Engine Enclosure Doors
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5. Place the voltage selector switch in the desired voltage
position (Figure 41).
Figure 41. Voltage
Selector Switch
6. Preheat the engine glow plugs by turning the ignition
key (Figure 42) to the "OPERATION" position.
Figure 42. Ignition Switch (Operation
Pre-Heat Position)
7. When the preheat lamp illuminates (Figure 43), turn the
ignition key to the "START" position. Once the engine
starts, release the ignition key and allow it to return to
the "OPERATION" position (Figure 42).
Figure 43. Pre-Heat Indicator Lamp
8. Let the engine run for 3-5 minutes, listen and check for
any abnormal sounds or smells. Check for fuel leaks,
and noises that would associate with a loose cover or
hardware. If any of the above mentioned conditions
exists, shut-down the engine and correct the problem.