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Generator start-up procedure – Multiquip DCA25USI2 User Manual

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DCa25Usi2 60 hz generator • operation anD parts manUal — rev. #1 (02/28/14) — page 33

gEnEratOr Start-Up prOcEDUrE

6. The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 42) will display

the generator’s output in

volts..

Figure 42. Frequency Meter

7. If the voltage is not within the specified tolerance use

the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 43) to

increase or decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 43. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

8. The ammeter (Figure 44) will indicate

zero amps 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 44. Ammeter (No Load)

9. The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 45) will indicate

the oil pressure of the engine. Under normal operating

conditions the oil pressure is approximately 42 to 71

psi. (290~490 kPa).

Figure 45. Oil Pressure Gauge

10. The

coolant temperature gauge (Figure 46) will

indicate the coolant temperature. Under normal

operating conditions the coolant temperature should

be between 167°~203°F (75°~95°C) (

Green Zone).

Figure 46. Coolant Temperature Gauge

11. The

tachometer gauge (Figure 47) will indicate the

speed of the engine when the generator is operating.

Under normal operating conditions this speed is

approximately 1800 RPM’s.

Figure 47. Engine Tachometer Gauge

12. Place the

main, gFCi, and aux. circuit breakers in the

ON position (Figure 48).

Figure 48. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (ON)

13. Observe the generator’s ammeter (Figure 49) 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 49. Ammeter (Load)

14. The generator will run until manually stopped or an

abnormal condition occurs.