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PAGE 34 — DCA400SSI GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/03/08)
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
BEFORE STARTING
Place the 1. main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure
35) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine.
Main, Aux. and GFCI Figure 35.
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
Make sure the 2. voltage change-over board has been
confi gured for the desired output voltage.
Connect the load to the 3. receptacles or the output
terminal lugs as shown in Figure 10. These load
connection points can be found on the output terminal
panel and the output terminal panel’s hard wire hookup
panel.
Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires 4.
from slipping out.
Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 36).5.
Engine Enclosure DoorsFigure 36.
CAUTION
The engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions.
ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating.
Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
WARNING
NEVER manually start the engine with the main, GFCI or
auxiliary circuit breakers in the ON (closed) position.
STARTING (MANUAL)
Place the engine speed switch (Figure 37) in the LOW 1.
(down) position.
Engine Speed Switch (Low)Figure 37.
Place the 2. MPEC control switch in the MANUAL
position to start the engine (Figure 38).
MPEC Control Switch Figure 38.
(Manual Position)
Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold 3.
weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 39) will
light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has
been completed. After completion of the pre-heating
cycle, the light will go OFF and the engine will start up
automatically.
Pre-Heat ButtonFigure 39.
Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 4.
minutes. Listen for any abnormal noises. If any
abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct
the problem. If the engine is running smoothly, place
the engine speed switch (Figure 40) in the HIGH (up)
position.
Engine Speed Switch (High)Figure 40.
Verify that the 5. engine running
status LED on the MPEC unit
(Figure 41) is ON (lit) after the
engine has been started.
Engine Running LED (ON)Figure 41.