DCA-10SPX3 — GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE

10.The battery voltage gauge (Figure 26) will indicate the voltage of the battery when the generator is operating. Under normal operating conditions this voltage is between 11.2 and 15.2 volts.

Figure 26. Battery Voltage Gauge

Engine Shutdown

To shutdown the generator use the following procedure:

1. Place both the MAIN and GFCI circuit breakers to the "OFF position" (Figure 29).

CIRCUIT BREAKER

CIRCUIT BREAKER

MAIN

GFCI RECEPTACLE

OFF OFF

Figure 29. GFCI and Main Circuit Breaker

(OFF)

11.If there are no abnormal problems shown on the MPEC LED display, turn both the MAIN and GFCI circuit breakers to their ON position (Figure 27).

CIRCUIT BREAKER

CIRCUIT BREAKER

MAIN

GFI RECEPTACLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

ON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.Let the engine cool by running 3-5 minutes with no load applied.

3.Turn the key to the 'STOP' position to shut down the engine (Figure 30).

Figure 27. Main and GFCI Circuit Breakers

Figure 30. Ignition Switch (OFF)

12.Observe at the generator's ammeter (Figure 28) and verify that it reads the anticipated amount of current with respect to the load.The ammeter will only display a current reading if the load is in use.

40

2060

075

A

Figure 28. Ammeter (Load)

13.The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs.

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DCA10SPX3 specifications

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