GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

18. Place the

,

, and

. circuit breakers in the

ON position (Figure 54).

 

Figure 49. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

14. The ammeter (Figure 50) will

indicate 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 50.

Ammeter (No

Load)

15.The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 51) will indicate the oil pressure of the engine. Under normal operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately 35 to 65 psi. (241~448 kPa). When starting the generator

Figure 51. Oil

Pressure Gauge

16.The

(Figure 52) will indicate the coolant temperature. Under

normal operating conditions the coolant temperature should be between 180~230°F (82~110 °C)

.

Figure 52. Coolant

Temperature Gauge

17. The

(Figure

53)will indicate the speed of the engine when the generator is operating.Under normal operating conditions this speed is approximately 1800 RPM’s.

Figure 53. Engine

Tachometer

Gauge

Figure 54. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (ON)

19. Observe the generator's ammeter (Figure 55) and verify it reads the anticipated amount of current with respect to the load. The ammeter will only display a current reading if

a load is in use.

Figure 55.

Ammeter (Load)

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

Starting (Auto Mode)

DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS

Before connecting this generator to any building’s electrical system, a

must install an

. Serious damage to the building’s electrical system may occur without this transfer switch.

CAUTION - BACKUP GENERATOR USE

When connecting the generator to a isolation (transfer) switch, ALWAYS have power applied to the generator's internal battery charger. This will ensure that the engine will not fail due to a dead battery.

When the generator is set in the

AUTO mode, the generator will

NOTEin the event of comercial power falling below a

prescribed level by means of a contact closure that is generated automatically by a transfer switch.

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Multiquip DCA180SSJU operation manual On position Figure, Ammeter will, Load is in use, Starting Auto Mode