Multiquip DCA125USJ Portable Generator User Manual


 
PAGE 36 — DCA-125USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (01/27/11)
8. Place the
MPEC Control Switch
in the MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 42).
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)
Starting (Manual)
Figure 42. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
Figure 43. Pre-Heat Lamp
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.
DCA-125USJ — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
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)
5. Place the
voltage selector switch
in the desired voltage position
(Figure 41).
Figure 41. Voltage Selector
Switch
The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating
.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
Before Starting
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