Portable Generator User Manual

MQP20P STANDBY GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (11/28/11) — PAGE 27
STARTUP
BEFORE STARTING
1. Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 14) in the OFF
position prior to starting the engine.
Figure 14. Main Circuit Breaker (OFF)
2. Connect the load to the receptacles on the Camlok
outlet box. See Figure 6.
3. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires
from slipping out.
STARTING (MANUAL)
1. Press the RUN button (Figure 15) on the controller to
start the engine.
Figure 15. Run Button
2. Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2
minutes. At temperatures below freezing, this time
period must be extended to 2-4 minutes.
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 circuit
breaker in the ON position.
3. Listen for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities
exist, shut down the engine and correct the problem.
4. Using the controller display, verify that the no-load
frequency and speed is approximately 62.5 Hz
(1875 rpm).
5. Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 16) to the ON
position. Voltage is now available at the receptacles.
Figure 16. Main Circuit Breaker (ON)
STARTING (AUTO MODE)
DANGER
Before connecting the generator to a
building’s electrical system, a licensed
electrician must install a transfer
switch. Serious damage to the building’s
electrical system may occur without a
transfer switch.
CAUTION
When connecting the generator to an automatic 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.
WARNING
When running the generator in the AUTO mode, the
generator can start up at any time without warning.
NEVER attempt to perform any maintenance when the
generator is in the AUTO mode.
NOTICE
When the generator is placed in the AUTO mode, the
engine glow plugs will be warmed and the engine will
start automatically.