Multiquip 60HZ GENERATOR DCA25SSIU3 - Manual (Page 32)

PAGE 32 — DCA25SSIU3 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/20/10)
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE
BEFORE STARTING
1. Place the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure
36) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 36. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Make sure the voltage change-over board has been
confi gured for the desired output voltage.
3. Connect the load to the receptacles or the output
terminal lugs 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. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 37).
Figure 37. Engine Enclosure Doors
CAUTION
The engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
WARNING
NEVER manually start the engine with the main, GFCI
or auxiliary circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
INCORRECT CORRECT
STARTING
1. Place the voltage selector switch in the desired
voltage position (Figure 38)..
Figure 38. Voltage Selector Switch
STARTING (MANUAL)
1. In warm weather conditions, skip to step 3. In cold
weather conditions, preheat the engine glow plugs by
turning the ignition key (Figure 39) to the RUN
position..
Figure 39. Ignition Switch Pre-Heat
(Run Position)
2. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold
weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 40) will
light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has
been completed. After completion of the pre-heating
cycle, the light will go OFF and the engine will start up
automatically.
Figure 40. Pre-Heat Lamp