DCA-45USI — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL

The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the DCA-45USI "Engine Operating Panel" (Figure 6).

1.

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.

 

2.

Panel Light Switch- When activated, will turn on control

 

 

panel light.

 

3.

Oil Pressure Lamp - Indicates that the oil pressure is

 

 

too low and will shut down the engine.

 

4.

Water Temperature Lamp - Indicates that the water

 

 

temperature is too hot and will shut down the engine.

 

5.

Fuel FilterWater Level Alarm Lamp - This lamp turns

 

 

on when water in the filter is detected. Drain the water

 

 

in the fuel filter strainer to correct the problem.

 

6.

Pre-heat Lamp - This indicates when the engine has

 

 

been preheated and is ready for starting.In cold weather

 

 

conditions, it may be several minutes before the lamp

 

 

illuminates.

 

7.

Fuel Leak Detected Alarm – This indicates that liquid

 

 

is present in the fuel tank containment basin. Drain the

 

 

containment basin and repair any leaks.

 

8.

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.

 

9.

Fuel Gauge - Indicates amount of diesel fuel available.

 

10.

Charging Ammeter Gauge – Indicates the current

 

 

being supplied by the engine’s alternator which provides

 

 

current for generator’s control circuits and battery

Figure 6. Engine Operating Panel

 

charging system.

11.WaterTemperature Gauge – During normal operation this gauge be should read between 165o F to 203o F.

12.Oil Pressure Gauge – Normal operation should be about 28 to 71 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.

13.Starter Switch – Three position switch, stop, preheat/run and start. Insert ignition key to start and stop engine.

DCA-45USI — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL (STD) — REV. #2 (04/22/05) — PAGE 23

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