Multiquip DCA-400SPK Generator START-UP Procedure Manual, Off/Manual/Auto Switch Manual

DCA-400SPK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

7.Place the Off/Manual/Auto switch (Figure 38) in the MANUAL position (down).Observe that the engine begins to crank.

Figure 38. Off/Manual/Auto Switch (Manual)

8.After engine starts, verify that the "Engine Running" status LED (Figure 39) on the Microprocessor Engine Control Module (MPEC) display is "ON" (lit).

Figure 39. MPEC Engine Running Status LED

Figure 41. Frequency Meter (Hz)

11.The generator's voltage meter (Figure 42) displays the 120 VAC in VOLTS. If the voltage is not within the specified frequency tolerance, use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 43) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 42. Voltage Meter (Volts)

9.If the generator is equipped with a ignition switch, turn the key to “Start” position (Figure 40). Once the engine starts, release the key to the “on” position.

Figure 43. Voltage Adjust Control

Knob

12.The ammeter (Figure 44) will indicate zero amps with no load applied. When a load is applied, this meter will indicate the amount of current that the load is drawing from the generator’s alternator.

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Figure 40. Engine Ignition Switch	0	75

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10.The generator's frequency meter (Figure 41) displays the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 44. Ammeter (No Load)

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