DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 35
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Figure 32. Frequency Meter (Hz)
4. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 32) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.
3. Verify that the Engine Running
status LED on the MPEC unit
(Figure 31) is ON (lit) after the
engine has been started.
Figure 31. Engine Running LED (ON)
Manual Start-up
Procedure
Figure 30. MPEC Control Switch
(Manual Position)
DCA-36SPX — 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 29. Engine Enclosure Doors
1. Place the
main, G.F.C.I.,
and
aux.
circuit breakers
(Figure 28) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 28. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
3. Connect the load to the
receptacles
or
the
output
terminal lugs
as shown in Figure 8. These load connection
points can be found on the output terminal panel and the
output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup panel.
4. 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.
5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 29).
CAUTION - LETHAL EXHAUST HAZARD
2. 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.
1. Place the
MPEC Control Switch
in the MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 30).
NEVER!
manually start the engine with the
main
,
GFCI
or
auxiliary
circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
WARNING - STARTING THE GENERATOR
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