Question 76Electricity & Electronics - QMED

The correct answer is D) reduce the load on the unit. When securing an AC generator, the first step should be to reduce the load on the unit. This is because reducing the load helps to prevent damage to the generator and electrical system. By decreasing the load, the generator can be shut down more smoothly and safely, without causing potentially harmful voltage or frequency fluctuations. The other options, while important steps in the overall shutdown procedure, should not be the first action taken. Opening the circuit breaker (B) or switching to manual voltage regulation (C) should only be done after the load has been reduced. Decreasing the field excitation (A) is also not the first step, as this could cause an abrupt shutdown that could damage the generator.