Multiquip 60Hz Generator DCA180SSJU - Manual (Page 54)

PAGE 54 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)
When the generator is set in the
AUTO mode, the generator will
in the event of
comercial power falling below a
prescribed level by means of a
contact closure that is generated
automatically by a transfer switch.
NOTE
Starting (Auto Mode)
Before connecting this generator to any
building’s electrical system, a
must install an
. Serious damage to the
building’s electrical system may occur
without this transfer switch.
DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS
When connecting the generator to a isolation (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.
CAUTION - BACKUP GENERATOR USE
Figure 54. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (ON)
18. Place the , , and . circuit breakers in the
ON position (Figure 54).
19. Observe the generator's ammeter
(Figure 55) and verify it reads the
anticipated amount of current with
respect to the load. The ammeter
will only display a current reading if
a load is in use.
Figure 55.
Ammeter (Load)
20. The generator will run until manually stopped or an
abnormal condition occurs.
GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
Figure 49. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
Figure 50.
Ammeter (No
Load)
14. The ammeter (Figure 50) will
indicate with no load
applied. When a load is applied, the
ammeter will indicate the amount of
current that the load is drawing from
the generator.
Figure 53. Engine
Tachometer
Gauge
17. The (Figure
53) will indicate the speed of the
engine when the generator is
operating. Under normal operating
conditions this speed is
approximately 1800 RPM’s.
16. The
(Figure 52) will indicate the
coolant temperature. Under
normal operating conditions the
coolant temperature should be
between 180~230°F (82~110 °C)
.
Figure 52. Coolant
Temperature Gauge
15. The engine oil pressure gauge
(Figure 51) will indicate the oil
pressure
of the engine. Under
normal operating conditions the oil
pressure is approximately 35 to 65
psi. (241~448 kPa). When starting
the generator
Figure 51. Oil
Pressure Gauge