MULTIQUIP DCA125USJ Operation And Parts Manual page 36

DCA-125USJ — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
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
Starting (Manual)
8. Place the MPEC Control Switch in the MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 42).
Figure 42. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
In cold weather conditions, placing the MPEC Control
Switch in the MANUAL position will preheat and start
the engine AUTOMATICALLY. The Preheat Lamp
(Figure 43) will turn off when the engine has started.
7. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes.
Listen for any abnormal noises.
Figure 43. Pre-Heat Lamp
8. Verify that the Engine Running
status LED on the MPEC unit
(Figure 44) is ON (lit) after the
engine has been started.
Figure 44. Engine Running
LED (ON)