GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
5.The generator’s
Figure 41. Voltmeter
6.Use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 42) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.
Figure 42. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
7.The ammeter (Figure 43) 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 43. Ammeter (No Load)
8.The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 44) will indicate the oil pressure of the engine. Under normal operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately 35 to 65 psi. (193~586 kPa).
50
25 75
0100
OIL PRESS
Figure 44. Oil Pressure Gauge
9.The coolant temperature gauge (Figure 45) will indicate the coolant temperature. Under normal operating conditions the coolant temperature should be between 180°~225°F (75°~95°C) (Green Zone).
180
140 220
°F
100260
WATER TEMP
Figure 45. Coolant Temperature Gauge
10.The tachometer gauge (Figure 46) will indicate the speed of the engine when the generator is operating. Under normal operating conditions this speed is approximately 1800 RPM’s.
150
120 180
60
RPMX10
0210
SPEED
Figure 46. Engine Tachometer Gauge
11.Place the main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers in the ON position (Figure 47).
Figure 47. Main, Aux. and GFCI
Circuit Breakers (ON)
12.Observe the generator’s ammeter (Figure 48) 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 48. Ammeter (Load)
13.The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs.
DCA220ssCU/4i 60 hz generator• operation manual — rev. #0 (10/25/12) — page 33
