GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)

6.The generator’s frequency meter (Figure 42) should be displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.

Figure 42. Frequency Meter

7.The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 43) will display the generator’s output in VOLTS. If the voltage is not within the specified tolerance, use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 44) to increase or decrease the desired voltage.

Figure 43. Voltmeter

Figure 44. Voltage Adjust Control Knob

8.The ammeter (Figure 45) 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 45. Ammeter (No Load)

9.The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 46) will indicate the oil pressure of the engine. Under normal operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately 28 to 85 psi. (193~586 kPa).

Figure 46. Oil Pressure Gauge

10.The coolant temperature gauge (Figure 47) will indicate the coolant temperature. Under normal operating conditions the coolant temperature should be between 167°~203°F (75°~95°C) (Green Zone).

Figure 47. Coolant Temperature Gauge

11.The tachometer gauge (Figure 48) will indicate the speed of the engine when the generator is operating. Under normal operating conditions this speed is approximately 1800 RPM’s.

Figure 48. Engine Tachometer Gauge

12.Place the main, GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers in the ON position (Figure 49).

Figure 49. Main, Aux. and GFCI

Circuit Breakers (ON)

13.Observe the generator’s ammeter (Figure 50) 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 50. Ammeter (Load)

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

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Multiquip DCA300SSC manual Frequency Meter

DCA300SSC specifications

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