DCA300SSJU4F2 60 HZ GENERATOR• OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (06/26/18) — PAGE 41
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
BEFORE STARTING
1. Place the
main, G.F.C.I., and aux.
circuit breakers
(Figure 44) in the
OFF
position prior to starting the
engine.
Figure 44. 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 18. 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 45).
Figure 45. 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 46).
Figure 46.
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 47) should be
displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in
HERTZ.
Figure 47. Frequency Meter
4. The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 48) will display
the generator’s output in
VOLTS
.
Figure 48. Voltmeter
NOTICE
If engine fails to start in a specified number attempts,
the shutdown lamp will illuminate and the Auto-Off/
Reset Switch must be placed 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..