Generator Start-Up Procedure (Manual) - MQ Power WHISPERWATT DCA-70SSJU Operation And Parts Manual

DCA-70SSJU SERIES — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
WARNING: WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
The engine's exhaust contains harmful
emissions. ALWAYS have adequate
ventilation when operating . Direct exhaust
away from nearby personnel.
Before Starting
Engine Operating Panel S/N 73002141~
CAUTION:
NEVER! manually start the engine with the
main , GFCI or auailliary circuit breakers in
the ON (closed) position.
Steps 20 thru 31 are referenced
for Engine Operating Panel S/N
73002141~ (Figure 63). This unit
does not have a key ignition
switch or a throttle lever. It does
have an " engine speed switch "
that is used in conjunction with
the MPEC unit.
Figure 63. Engine Operating Panel
S/N 73002141~
20. Perform steps 1 through 4 in the Before Starting section
(page 41-42) as outlined in the Manual Generator
Start-up Procedure (Engine Operating Panel up to
S/N 73002140).
21. In cold weather conditions, perform step 6 in the Before
Starting section (page 42) as outlined in the Manual
Generator Start-up Procedure (Engine Operating Panel
up to S/N 73002140). Otherwise skip to step 22.
22. Place the voltage selector switch
in the desired voltage position
(Figure 64).
Figure 64. Voltage Selector
Switch
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23. Set engine speed switch to "LOW " (Figure 65).
Figure 65. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
24. Place the Auto-Off/Reset-Manual switch in the
"MANUAL " position to start the engine (Figure 66). Once
the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes.
Listen for any abnormal noises.
Figure 66. Auto-Off/Reset-Manual Switch
25. Once the engine is warm and the engine is running properly,
set the engine speed switch to "HIGH " (Figure 67).
Figure 67. Engine Speed Switch (High)
26. Verify that the "Engine Running" status LED on the MPEC
unit (Figure 68) is "ON" (lit) after the engine has been started.
Figure 68. Engine Running LED (ON)
27. Continue operating the generator as outlined in steps 11
thru 19 (pages 42-43).