DCA-40SSAI — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL DESCRIPTION

The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the DCA-40SSAI " Engine Operating Panel " (Figure 9).

1.Fuel Gauge - Indicates amount of diesel fuel available.

2.Tachometer – Indicates engine speed in RPM’s for 60 Hz operation. This meter should indicate 1800 RPM’s when the rated load is applied. In addition a built in hour meter will record the number of operational hours that the generator has been in use.

3.Charging Ammeter Gauge – Indicates the current being supplied by the engine’s alternator which provides current for generator’s control circuits and battery charging system.

4.WaterTemperature Gauge – During normal operation this gauge be should read between 165o to 215o.

5.Oil Pressure Gauge – Normal operation should be about 25 psi. When starting the generator the oil pressure may read a bit higher, but after the engine warms up the oil pressure should return

to normal.

6.Starter Switch- Use key to preheat, start and stop engine.

7.Pre-Heat Button – Press hold this button until the preheat lamp is lit (ON).

8.Engine speed Handle- This handle will change the speed of the engine from high to low.

9.Panel light switch- When activated, will turn on control panel light.

10.Panel light - Normally used in dark places or at night.When activated, panel will luminate. When the generator is not in use, turn the panel light switch to the ‘OFF’ position.

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Multiquip DCA-40SSAI Engine Operating Panel Description, Starter Switch- Use key to preheat, start and stop engine