Multiquip DCA180SSK manual Engine Tachometer

DCA-180SSK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

17.The tachometer (Figure 50) will indicate the speed of the engine when the generator is operating. Under normal operating conditions this speed should be approximately 1800 RPM’s.

21.Observe he generator's ammeter (Figure 53) and verify that it reads the anticipated amount of current with respect to the load. Remember the ammeter will only display a current reading if the load is in use.

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2060

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Figure 50. Engine Tachometer

18.If the engine speed is too high or low, use the high idle adjust trimmer (Figure 51) located on the control box to adjust the rated speed of the engine

Figure 51. Engine Idle Adjust Trimmer

19.After the engine has been running for a few minutes, look at the status LED’S on the "MPEC" display (Figure

41)and check it for any abnormal conditions. If any abnormal conditions exist, take corrective action to solve the problem.

20.If there are no abnormal problems shown on the “MPEC" LED display, turn the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers to their ON position (Figure 52).

Figure 53. Ammeter (Load)

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

Figure 52. Main and GFCI Circuit Breakers

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