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Generator start-up procedure (manual) – Multiquip DCA125SSIU User Manual

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DCA125SSIU 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (01/13/11) — PAGE 35

GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

6. The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 42) should be

displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 42. Frequency Meter

7. The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 43) will display

the generator’s output in VOLTS. If the voltage is not
within the specified tolerance, use the voltage
adjustment control knob (Figure 44) to increase or
decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 43. Voltmeter

Figure 44. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

8. The ammeter (Figure 45) 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 45. Ammeter (No Load)

9. The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 46) 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 46. Oil Pressure Gauge

10. The coolant temperature gauge (Figure 47) will

indicate the coolant temperature. Under normal
operating conditions the coolant temperature should
be between 167°~203°F (75°~95°C) (Green Zone).

Figure 47. Coolant Temperature Gauge

11. The tachometer gauge (Figure 48) will indicate the

speed of the engine when the generator is operating.
Under normal operating conditions this speed is
approximately 1800 RPM’s.

Figure 48. Engine Tachometer Gauge

12. Place the main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers in the

ON position (Figure 49).

Figure 49. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (ON)

13. Observe the generator’s ammeter (Figure 50) 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 50. Ammeter (Load)

14. The generator will run until manually stopped or an

abnormal condition occurs.