DCA-600SSV— GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

7.Set the battery ON/OFF switch (Figure 45) to the “ON” position.

Figure 45. Battery ON/OFF Switch

8.Press and hold the engine preheat button (Figure 46) until the preheat lamp is lit (ON).

Pre-Heat

Pre-Heat

Button

Lamp

Figure 46. Pre-Heat Button/ Lamp

9.Place the engine speed switch in the “LOW ” position (Figure 47).

12.Verify that the "Engine Running" status LED on the MPEC unit (Figure 50) is "ON" (lit) after the engine has been started.

Figure 50. Engine Running LED (ON)

13.The generator's frequency meter (Figure 51) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 51. Frequency Meter (Hz)

Figure 47. Engine Speed Switch (Low)

10.Place the Auto-Off/Reset-Manual switch in the “Manual” position to start the engine (Figure 48). Once the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes. Listen for any abnormal noises.

14.The generator's AC-voltmeter (Figure 52) will display the generator’s output in VOLTS.

Figure 48. Auto-Off/Reset-Manual Switch

11.Once the engine is warm and the engine is running properly, place the engine speed switch in the “HIGH ” position (Figure 49).

Figure 52. AC Voltmeter

15.If the voltage is not within the specified tolerance, use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 53) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 53. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

Figure 49. Engine Speed Switch (High)

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