DCA-70SSJU SERIES — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL (STD)— REV. #5 (06/03/03) — PAGE 45
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DCA-70SSJU SERIES — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (AUTO MODE)
Before connecting this
generator to any
building’s electrical
system, a
licensed
electrician
must install
an
isolation
(transfer)
switch
. Serious
injury
or
death
may result without this
transfer switch.
DANGER:
28. Perform steps 20 through 22 in the
Before Starting
section (pages 44) as outlined in the
Manual Starting
Procedure
.
29. Set the engine speed switch (Figure 69) to the “
HIGH
”
position.
31. Continue to follow the steps outlined in the “
Manual
Start-up”
procedure (start at step 11, page 42).
Figure 69. Engine Speed Switch (High)
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:
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:
Figure 70. Off/Manual Auto Switch (AUTO)
30. Place the Off/Manual/Auto switch (Figure 70) in the
“
AUTO
“
position .
NOTE
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.
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.
CAUTION:
