VDO Dayton 4W315C operating instructions Description, Unpacking, Dayton Diesel Electric Generator

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Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual

4W315C

 

 

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Dayton® Diesel Electric

Generator

Description

Dayton professional-duty generators are rugged and compact. These models provide dependable, trouble-free service. The alternators are brushless with revolving fields. Yanmar diesel engines provide long life under heavy use. These engines are governed to maintain engine speed of 3600 RPM under load. 3600 RPM engine speed provides 120/ 240V, 60 Hz power. Additional features include circuit breaker protection, spark-arresting muffler, large fuel tank, oil alert system, electric starter, and a pressurized lubrication system.

Unpacking

1.Remove generator from carton.

2.Remove any protective packaging applied to generator for shipment.

3.Check for loose or missing parts. Check for shipping damage. If any parts are missing or damaged, promptly inform dealer where you bought generator.

4.Battery cables are supplied. These cables are in a separate bag inside generator carton. You must install these cables to engine. See “Battery,” page 7 for installation instructions.

Figure 1 – Model 4W315C

Form 5S3125

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Printed in U.S.A.

 

 

03430

 

 

0703/215/VCPVP

Version B - For Reduction

G016.J

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Contents Unpacking DescriptionDayton Diesel Electric Generator 4W315CELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS SpecificationsGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS RECEPTACLE SPECIFICATIONSProduct Identification Model 4W315CFigure 2 - Portable Generator Roll CageGeneral Safety Information Generator Features General Safety Information ContinuedOIL ALERT SYSTEM BATTERY DISCHARGE LAMP Generator Features ContinuedFULL POWER SELECTOR SWITCH GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLEBATTERY AssemblyRECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER SPARK ARRESTERInstallation Assembly ContinuedENGINE OIL FUELVENTILATION Installation ContinuedGENERATOR GROUNDING DUST, DIRT, RAIN, AND SNOWSTANDBY INSTALLATION TO HOME OR BUILDING GROUND FAULT PROTECTIONEXTENSION CORDS DETERMINING ELECTRICAL LOAD FOR GENERATORTYPICAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCE WATTAGES CHARTPOWER CORD AND PLUG REQUIRE- MENTS USING RECEPTACLEOperation HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATIONSTARTING Operation ContinuedOperation continued DISCONNECTING ELECTRIC LOADSHIGH ALTITUDE OPERATION ADDING ELECTRICAL LOADSENGINE MAINTENANCE Maintenance and RepairsHOW TO CHANGE YOUR ENGINE OIL CLEANING THE OIL FILTERCLEANING AND REPLACING THE FUEL FILTER Maintenance and Repairs ContinuedCLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER StorageENGINE STORAGE Storage ContinuedFigure 26 - Alternator Wiring Diagram Wiring DiagramsFigure 27 - Engine Wiring Diagram Symptom Troubleshooting ChartPossible Causes DaytonFor Repair Parts, Dieselcall 1-800Electric-323-0620 Generator 24 hours a day - 365 days a yearFigure 28 - Repair Parts Illustration for Fuel Tank and Roll Cage Reference ModelRepair Parts4W315CList for Fuel Tank and Roll CagePart No. for NumberFigure 29 - Repair Parts Illustration for Alternator Assembly DaytonFor Repair Parts, Dieselcall 1-800Electric-323-0620 GeneratorModelRepair Parts4W315CList for Alternator Assembly RESET Figure 30 - Repair Parts Illustration for Control PanelPOWER 1212ModelRepair Parts4W315CList for Control Panel Figure 31 - Repair Parts Illustration for Switch Control Box ModelRepair Parts4W315CList for Switch Control Box Manufactured for Dayton Electric Mfg. Co. Niles, Illinois 60714 U.S.A Limited Warranty