Multiquip DCA220SSCU Portable Generator User Manual


 
DCA220SSCU/4i 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (10/25/12) — PAGE 35
GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES
NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:
1. Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers
as shown in Figure 51 to the OFF position.
Figure 51. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Place the Engine Speed Switch (Figure 52) in the
“LOW” (down) position.
Figure 52. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
3. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5
minutes with no load applied.
4. Place the Auto Off/Reset Manual Switch (Figure 53)
in the OFF/RESET position.
Figure 53. Auto Off/Reset Manual Switch
(Off/Reset)
5. Verify that all status LEDs on the ECU control panel
are OFF (not lit).
WARNING
NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an
emergency.
6. Remove all loads from the generator.
7. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of
components that may have occurred during operation.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
1. To stop the engine in the event of an emergency, PUSH
the emergency stop button (Figure 54) inward. This
button is located on the engine operating panel, see
Figure 5.
Figure 54. Emergency Stop Button
NOTICE
The emergency stop pushbutton switch is a push-lock
type switch. The switch contacts will remain locked
once the button has been pushed. To release the switch
contacts rotate the button clockwise. The engine will not
start unless the contacts are released.