2-6 Operation TP-5353 8/94
Starting
Local Starting
Move the generator master switch to the RUN position to
start the generator set at the controller.
NOTE
The alarm horn will sound and the Not In Auto lamp will
light whenever the generator master switch is not in the
AUTO position.
NOTE
The 16-light controller is equipped with a transient
start/stop function to avoid accidental cranking of the
rotating engine. If the generator master switch is
momentarily placed in the OFF/RESET position then
quickly returned to RUN, the generator set will slow to
249 RPM and recrank before returning to rated speed.
Auto Starting
Move the generator master switch to the AUTO position
to allow start-up by automatic transfer switch or remote
start/stop switch (connected to controller terminals 3
and 4).
NOTE
The 16-light microprocessor controller provides up to 45
seconds of continuous cranking or 75 seconds of cyclic
cranking (crank 15 seconds, rest 15 seconds, crank 15
seconds, etc.) before overcrank shutdown. Cranking
mode (cyclic or continuous) selection is made on the
controller c ircuit board terminal strip. For cyclic
cranking, leave circuit board terminal TB1-9 open.
Continuous cranking is achieved by running a jumper
between circuit board terminal TB1-2 (ground) and
terminal TB1-9.
Stopping
Normal Stopping
1. Disconnect load from generator set and allow it to
run without load for 5 minutes.
NOTE
Run the generator at no load for 5 minutes prior to
stopping to ensure adequate cooling of the set.
2. Move generator master switch to the OFF/RESET
position. Engine will stop.
NOTE
If engine stop is signaled by a remote switch or
automatic transfer switch, the generator set will
continue running during a 5-minute cooldown
cycle.
Emergency Stopping
Turn generator master switch to the OFF/RESET
position or activate controller emergency stop switch (if
equipped) or optional remote emergency stop for
immediate shutdown. If either emergency stop switch is
activated, the controller emergency stop lamp will light
and the unit will shut down.
NOTE
Use the emergency stop switch(es) for emergency
shutdowns only. Use the generator master switch to
stop the generator set under normal circumstances.
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