DCA-300SSK SERIES — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #4 (03/27/06) — PAGE 41
DCA-300SSK SERIES — GEN. START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO MODE)
When starting generator in
AUTO
mode use the "
Manual
Start-up
" procedure except where noted (see below).
1. Before attempting to start generator, reference steps
1 thru 5 in the “
Before Starting Section
” for Engine
Operating Panel S/N 3701673 and below.
2. Set the
battery ON/OFF switch
(Figure 64) to the “
ON
”
position.
Figure 65. Engine Speed Switch (High)
Figure 66. Off/Manual Auto Switch (AUTO)
4. Place the Off/Manual/Auto switch (Figure 66) on the
MPEC unit to the
AUTO
position.
Figure 64. Battery ON/OFF Switch
3. Set the engine speed switch (Figure 65) to the “
High
”
position.
5. Continue operating the generator as outlined in steps 11
thru 19 in the “
Before Starting Section
” for Engine
Operating Panel S/N 3701673 and below.
When the generator is set in the
AUTO
mode, the generator will
automically start
in the event of
comercial power falling below a
prescribed level by means of a
contact closure that is generated
automatically by a transfer switch.
NOTE
Starting (Auto Mode)
Before connecting this generator to any
building’s electrical system, a
licensed
electrician
must install an
isolation
(transfer)
switch
. Serious damage to the
building’s electrical system may occur
without this transfer switch.
DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS
When connecting the generator to a isolation (transfer)
switch,
ALWAYS
have power applied to the generator's
internal battery charger. This will ensure that the engine
will not fail due to a dead battery.
CAUTION - BACKUP GENERATOR USE
When running the generator in the
AUTO
mode, remember
the generator can start up at any time without warning.
NEVER
attempt to perform any maintenance when the
generator is in the auto mode.
WARNING - AUTO MODE MAINTENANCE
When the
MPEC
Control Switch
is placed in the
AUTO
position,
the engine glow plugs will be
warmed and the engine will start
automatically.
NOTE
CAUTION - ENGINE SPEED SWITCH
The
Engine Speed Switch
must
be set to the “
High
”
position when running in the
Auto-Start
mode. Failing to
set the switch in the proper position can result in damage
to your generator when it turns on.
