Multiquip DCA70USI - Manual (Page 36)

PAGE 36 — DCA-70USI (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/04/06)
8. Once the engine glow plugs have been warmed, place
the MPEC Control Switch in the MANUAL position to
start the engine (Figure 44).
Starting (Manual)
Figure 44. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
DCA-70USI (60 Hz) — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
Before Starting
Figure 40. Engine Enclosure Doors
1. Place the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers
(Figure 39) 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 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 39. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
NEVER! manually start the engine with the main, GFCI
or
auxiliary circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
5. Place the voltage selector switch
in the desired voltage position
(Figure 41).
Figure 41. Voltage
Selector Switch
CAUTION - LETHAL EXHAUST HAZARD
WARNING - STARTING THE GENERATOR
6. Press and hold the pre-heat button (Figure 42) for at
least 5 seconds to warm the engine glow plugs.
Figure 42. Pre-Heat Button
7. Verify that the pre-heat lamp (Figure 43) is lit. The lamp
will turn off when the engine has started.
9. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes.
Listen for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities exists
shutdown the engine and correct the problem.
Figure 43. Pre-Heat Lamp