Generator Shut-Down Procedures. MQ Power DCA400SSI

GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES

WARNING

NEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an emergency.

EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

1. To stop the engine in the event of an emergency,

PUSH

the emergency stop button (Figure 55) inward. This button is located on the engine operating panel, see

Figure 5.

NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure:

1. Place both the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers as shown in Figure 35 to the OFF position.

2. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 53) in the “LOW”

(down) position.

Figure 55. Emergency Stop Button

Figure 53. Engine Speed Switch (Low)

3. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5 minutes with no load applied.

4. Place the MPEC Control Switch (Figure 54) to the

OFF/RESET position.

Figure 54. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset)

5. Verify that all the status LEDs on the MPEC display are OFF (not lit).

6. Remove all loads from the generator.

7. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occurred during operation.

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