DCA-180SSV— GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
5.The generator's frequency meter (Figure 43) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.
9.The coolant temperature gauge (Figure 48) will indicate the coolant temperature. Under normal operating conditions the coolant temperature should be between 189 and 216 degrees Fahrenheit (Green Zone).
Figure 48. Coolant
Temperature Gauge
Figure 43. Frequency Meter (Hz)
6.The generator's
Figure 44. Voltmeter
Figure 45.Voltage Adjust Control Knob
7.The ammeter (Figure 46) 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 46. Ammeter
(No Load)
10.Thetachometergauge(Figure49) will indicate the speed of the engine when the generator is operating. Under normal operating conditions this speed is approximately 1600 RPM’s.
Figure 49. Engine
Tachometer Gauge
11.Place the main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers in the ON position (Figure 50).
Figure 50. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (ON)
12.Observe the generator's ammeter (Figure 51) 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.
8.The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 47) will indicate the oil pressure of the engine. Under normal operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately 44 to 73 psi. (303~503 kPa). When starting the genera
Figure 47. Oil
Pressure Gauge
13.The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs.