PAGE 30 — DCA25SSIU4F 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #4 (01/17/18)
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
BEFORE STARTING
1. Place the
main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers
(Figure 34) in the
OFF position prior to starting the
engine.
Figure 34. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (OFF)
2. Make sure the
voltage change-over board has been
configured for the desired output voltage.
3. Connect the load to the
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.
4. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
5. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 35).
Figure 35. Engine Enclosure Doors
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.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
STARTING (MANUAL)
1. Place the
Auto-Off/Reset Manual Switch
in the
MANUAL position to start the engine (Figure 36).
Figure 36.
Auto-Off/Reset
Manual;Switch
(Manual Position)
2. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2
minutes (let engine idle longer in cold weather
conditions). Listen for any abnormal noises. If any
abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct
the problem.
3. The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 37) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in
HERTZ.
Figure 37. Frequency Meter
NOTICE
If engine fails to start in a specified number attempts,
the shutdown lamp will illuminate and the Auto-Off/
Reset Switch must be place in the Off/Reset position
before the engine can be restarted.
NOTICE
Engine will pre-heat automatically in cold weather
conditions." Glow Plug Hold " message will be displayed
and the engine will start automatically after pre-heating.
