Multiquip GA-6REA Portable Generator User Manual


 
GA-6RE/GA-6REA A.C. GENERATORS — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/06/05) — PAGE 27
Connecting the Load
1. If small wattage power tools are required, connect them
to the 60 Hz output receptacles at this time.
GA-6RE/GA-6REA — GENERATOR OPERATION/SHUTDOWN
5. Read the
voltmeter
on the front panel of the generators
(Figure 22) and verify that 240 VAC is present at the
240V twist-lock receptacle. Using an external voltmeter
verify that 120V is present at the 120V twist-lock and
GFCI duplex receptacles.
Figure 22. 60 Hz Output Receptacles
When the full power switch is in the 240
volt (down) position, you can take up to
half of the rated power
of the generating
set at 120 volts from the GFCI duplex
receptacle and up to half of the rated power of the set at 120
volts from the 120V twist-lock receptacle; or full rated power
of the genset at 240 volts from the 240V twist-lock
receptacle.
When using a combination of dual
receptacles, total load should not exceed
the rated capacity of the generator.
NOTE
NOTE
Stopping the Engine
1. Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 23) in the OFF
position.
Figure 23. Main Circuit Breakers (Off)
2. Place the
idle control switch
(Figure 24) in the OFF
position.
3. Let the engine run at idle with no load for 2-3 minutes.
4. To shut-down the engine, place the generator's
operation switch
(Figure 25) in the OFF position.
Figure 24. Idle Control Switch (Off)
Figure 25. Generator On/Off Switch (Off)
5. Place the engine
fuel valve lever
(Figure 26) to the "OFF"
position.
Figure 26. Engine Fuel Valve Lever (OFF Position)
6. Remove the
all
loads
from the generator.