Multiquip DCA125USI3CAN manual Pre-Heat Lamp

GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE

4.Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 42) will light (ON) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has been completed. After completion of the pre-heating cycle, the light will go OFF and the engine will start up automatically.

8.The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 46) will display the generator’s output in VOLTS.

Figure 42. Pre-Heat Lamp

5.Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes. Listen for any abnormal noises. If any abnormalities exist, shut down the engine and correct the problem. If the engine is running smoothly, place the engine speed switch (Figure 43) in the HIGH (up) position.

Figure 43. Engine Speed Switch (High)

6.Verify that the Engine Running status LED on the MPEC unit (Figure 44) in ON (lit) after the engine has been started

Figure 44. Engine Running LED (ON)

7.The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 45) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 45. Frequency Meter

Figure 46. Voltmeter

9.If the voltage is not within the specified tolerance, use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 47) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 47. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

10.The ammeter (Figure 48) 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 48. Ammeter (No Load)

11.The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 49) 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 49. Oil Pressure Gauge

DCA125USI3CAN 60 hz Generator • operation and parts manual — rev. #2 (09/24/13) — page 35