Generator start-up procedure (manual) – Multiquip DCA300SSCU2_SSCU4i User Manual
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dca300sscu2/4i 60 hz generator• operation manual — rev. #1 (10/21/13) — page 33
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5. The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 42) will display
the generator’s output in
volts. If the voltage is not
within the specified tolerance,
Figure 42. Voltmeter
6. Use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 43)
to increase or decrease the desired voltage.
Figure 43. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
7. 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)
8. The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 45) will indicate
the oil pressure of the engine. Under normal operating
conditions the oil pressure is approximately 35 to 65
psi. (193~586 kPa).
Figure 45. Oil Pressure Gauge
9. The
coolant temperature gauge (Figure 46) will
indicate the coolant temperature. Under normal
operating conditions the coolant temperature should
be between 180°~225°F (75°~95°C) (
green Zone).
PSI
OIL PRESS
0
25
50
75
100
Figure 46. Coolant Temperature Gauge
10. 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
11. Place the
main, gFci, and aux. circuit breakers in the
ON position (Figure 48).
Figure 48. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (ON)
12. 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)
13. The generator will run until manually stopped or an
abnormal condition occurs.
°F
WATER TEMP
100
140
180
220
260
RPMX10
SPEED
0
120
150
180
210
60