Multiquip DCA20spxu2 manual Voltage Adjust Control Knob

GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (manual)

5.If the voltage is not within the specified tolerance use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 30) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.

DECREASE INCREASE

Figure 30. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

6.The ammeter (Figure 31) 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.

A

Figure 31. Ammeter (No Load)

7.The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 32) will indicate the oil pressure of the engine. Under normal operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately 35 to 65 psi. (241~448 kPa).

psi 50				75
25
0	2 3	4	5	6	100
1	bar

OIL

PRESS

DATCON

Figure 32. Oil Pressure Gauge

8.The coolant temperature gauge (Figure 33) will indicate the coolant temperature. Under normal operating conditions the coolant temperature should be between 180°~221°F (82°~105°C) (Green Zone).

	F150		180
130
100	60	80	240
	40 C
			110

WATER

TEMP

DATCON

Under normal operating conditions this speed is approximately 1800 RPM’s.

20

1525

1030

RPM X 100

5					35
			TACH
0		HOURS			40
0	0	0	0	4	8
					1
					10

Figure 34. Engine Tachometer Gauge

10.Place the main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure 35) in the ON position.

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Figure 35. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (ON)

11.Observe the generator’s ammeter (Figure 36) 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.

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Figure 36. Ammeter (Load)

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

Figure 33. Coolant Temperature Gauge

9.The tachometer gauge (Figure 34) will indicate the speed of the engine when the generator is operating.

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