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Protective devices – Multiquip DCA20SPXU2D User Manual

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DCA20SPXU2D 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/25/11) — PAGE 45

PROTECTIVE DEVICES

PROTECTIVE DEVICES

Protection devices and emergency stop devices are
provided for protection of the generator against trouble
during operation. When the alarm LED on the Digital
Controller lights or fl ashes, stop the engine immediately
and remedy the cause of the problem.

The alarm LED and the LCD display on the Digital
Controller indicate the reason for the shutdown. After
automatic shutdown always inspect the generator and
eliminate any problems that might of caused the shutdown
before attempting to restart the generator.

Before inspecting or troubleshooting the generator, press
the OFF button on the Digital Controller. Place all circuit
breakers in the OFF position and allow suffi cient time for
adequate cooling.

Table 17. Protective Devices

PARAMETER

MAIN BREAKER

STOP ENGINE

DIGITAL CONTROLLER

DISPLAY

SET POINT

Low Oil Pressure

ON

YES

Low Oil Press.

14.2 PSI (6.89 kPa)

High Water Temperature

ON

YES

High Water Temp.

230°F (110°C)

Overspeed

ON

YES

Overspeed

+15%

Fuel Filter Water Level

ON

NO

F/F Water Level

Device is activated whe

water level is high

Over-Current

OFF

NO

N/A

Over-current will trip

main breaker

When ready to restart the generator, make sure all circuit
breakers are OFF. Also check and make sure the that OFF
button on the Digital Controller has been pressed to clear
the system and that the OFF LED on the Digital Controller
is RED. Restart the generator as outlined in the Manual/
Auto startup sections within this manual.

Table 17 list the setpoint of various protection devices and
the action taken.