Multiquip Whisperwatt 60 Hz Generator DCA-15SPXU4 - Manual (Page 31)

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 31
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DCA-15SPXU4 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE
The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
Before Starting
1. Place the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers
(Figure 25) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
2. 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.
3. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from
slipping out.
4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 26).
CAUTION - LETHAL EXHAUST HAZARD
NEVER! manually start the engine with the main, GFCI
or
auxiliary circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
WARNING - STARTING THE GENERATOR
Figure 26. Engine Enclosure Doors
Figure 29. Frequency Meter (Hz)
3. Once the engine starts, let it engine 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 29) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.
Figure 28. Ignition Switch
ST
OP
PRE-HEA
T
RUN
STAR
T
B
ST
OP
PRE-HEA
T
RUN
STAR
T
A
Figure 25. Main, GFCI, and Auxillary
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
Start-up Procedure
1. Set the Speed Control Switch to the START/IDLE position
(Figure 27).
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Turn the
key clockwise to the PRE-HEAT position (Figure 28A)
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 28B). When the
engine starts, release the key. If engine fails to start
within 10 seconds, wait 30 seconds and repeat this step.
Figure 27. Speed Control Switch (START/IDLE)