DCA-70SSJU SERIES — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

6.Press and hold the engine cold starting button (Figure 49) until the button illuminates (ON).

11.The generator's frequency meter (Figure 54) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 49. Cold Starting Button

7.Place the voltage selector switch in the desired voltage position (Figure 50).

Figure 50. Voltage Selector

Switch

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8.Place the engine throttle control in the “LOW” position (Figure 51).

Figure 51. Engine Throttle Control

9.Turn the ignition key to the “START” position (Figure 52) and listen for the engine to begin cranking. After the engine starts release the ignition key.

Figure 52. Engine Ignition Switch (Start)

10.Once the engine has started, let it run for 3-5 minutes, then turn the throttle handle control (Figure 53) to the “HIGH” position.

Figure 54. Frequency Meter (Hz)

12.The generator's AC-voltmeter (Figure 55) will display the generator’s output in VOLTS. If the voltage is not within the specified tolerance, use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 56) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 55. Voltmeter

Figure 56. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

13.The ammeter (Figure 57) will indicate zero amps with no load applied. When a load is applied, the ammeter will indicate the amount of current that the load is drawing from the generator.

Figure 57. Ammeter (No Load)

14.The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 58) will indicate the oil pressure (kg/ cm2) of the engine. Under normal operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately

Figure 53. Engine Throttle Control

Figure 58. Oil Pressure Gauge

 

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Multiquip DCA-70SSJU operation manual Engine Operating Panel up to S/N, Cold Starting Button