GENERATOR OUTPUTS/GAUGE READING

HOW TO READ THE AC AMMETER AND AC VOLTAGE GAUGES

The AC ammeter and AC voltmeter gauges are controlled by the AC ammeter and AC voltmeter change-over switches.

Both of these switches are located on the control panel and DO NOT effect the generator output. They are provided to help observe how much power is being supplied, produced at the UVWO terminals lugs.

Before taking a reading from either gauge, set the Voltage Selector Switch (Figure 15) to the position which produces the required voltage (For example, for 3Ø 240V, choose the center 3Ø 240/139V position on the voltage selector switch).

Figure 15. Voltage Selector Switch

240/139V 3Ø Position

NOTICE

For 3Ø 208V/1Ø,120V, place the Voltage Selector Switch in the 3 Phase 240/139 position.

AC Voltmeter Gauge Reading

Place the AC Voltmeter Change-Over Switch (Figure 16) in the W-U position and observe the phase to phase voltage reading between the W and U terminals as indicated on the AC Voltmeter Gauge (Figure 17)

AC Ammeter Gauge Reading

Place the AC Ammeter Change-Over Switch (Figure 18) in the U position and observe the current reading (load drain) on the U terminal as indicated on the AC Ammeter Gauge (Figure 19). This process can be repeated for terminals V and W.

Figure 18. AC Ammeter

Figure 19. AC Ammeter

Change-Over Switch

(Amp Reading on U Lug)

NOTICE

The ammeter gauge will only show a reading when the Output Terminal Lugs are connected to a load and in use.

Figure 16. AC Voltmeter

Figure 17. AC Voltmeter

Change-Over Switch

Gauge

DCA85USJ2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (03/22/11) — PAGE 43

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