Alpha Technologies AlphaGen DCX3000 - Quick Start Guide User Manual
Power, Warning
041-028-B1-001 Rev. B (09/2012)
1
Power
DCX3000 3.0kW, 36/48VDC Portable Generator Quick Guide
Do not make or break any connections between the power supply battery pack and generator while the
generator is running. Turn the generator off before disconnecting any cables or equipment.
WARNING!
The following instructions are intended to supplement the DCX3000 Operator’s Manual. Read and adhere to all safety
instructions listed in the Operator’s Manual (Alpha P/N 041-028-B0) and this document. If you have any questions
regarding safe operation of the generator, consult the Operator’s Manual or contact Alpha Technical Support.
CAUTION!
Always check the engine oil level prior to operating the generator. Failure to do so could lead to
irreparable damage to the engine.
CAUTION!
Only use 86 octane fuel or higher and no more than 10% Ethanol or 5% Methanol by volume.
1.0 Connecting Generator
1. Open the maintenance cover (see Figure 1-1).
2. Using the DC voltage selector switch, select either 36V or 48V (see Figure 1-1).
3. Close the maintenance cover.
4. Connect the power cord of the UPS to the DC output coupler, ensuring there is no gap (see Figure 1-2).
2.0 Operating Generator
1. Turn the Fuel Valve Lever to the ON position (see
Figure 2-1).
2. Adjust Choke Knob (see Figure 2-1).
– Pull the Choke Knob to the CLOSED position to
start a cold engine.
– Leave the Choke Knob in the OPEN position to
restart a warm engine.
Figure 1-1, DC Voltage Selector Switch location.
DC Output Coupler
Power
Coupler
DC Voltage
Selector
Switch
Voltmeter
Maintenance
Cover
No gap
Choke
Knob
Choke
Knob
CLOSED
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
Choke
Knob
CLOSED
OPEN
Fuel Valve
Lever
ON
O
OFF
Engine
Switch
O
O
F
F
F
F
O
O
N
N
Starter Grip
OPEN
Direction
to pull
OPEN
Figure 1-2, Connecting the UPS to the DC Output Coupler.
DC Output Coupler
Power
Coupler
DC Voltage
Selector
Switch
Voltmeter
Maintenance
Cover
No gap
Choke
Knob
Choke
Knob
CLOSED
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
Choke
Knob
CLOSED
OPEN
Fuel Valve
Lever
ON
O
OFF
Engine
Switch
O
O
F
F
F
F
O
O
N
N
Starter Grip
OPEN
Direction
to pull
OPEN
Figure 2-1, Fuel Valve Lever and Choke Knob operation.
DC Output Coupler
Power
Coupler
DC Voltage
Selector
Switch
Voltmeter
Maintenance
Cover
No gap
Choke
Knob
Choke
Knob
CLOSED
O
O
P
P
E
E
N
N
Choke
Knob
CLOSED
OPEN
Fuel Valve
Lever
ON
O
OFF
Engine
Switch
O
O
F
F
F
F
O
O
N
N
Starter Grip
OPEN
Direction
to pull
OPEN
Note: When the UPS battery string is connected to the generator, the backlight in the Voltmeter is turned on
and indicates the battery string voltage.