VDO Dayton 4W315C High And Low Temperature Operation, General Information, Prestart

Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 4W315C

Dayton® Diesel Electric Generator

Operation

HIGH AND LOW TEMPERATURE OPERATION

Air temperature affects generator output. Output drops 1% for each 10° tempera- ture rise above 60° F. Very low tempera- tures may make the engine hard to start. See engine owner’s manual for more information.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This generator is not large enough to power your entire home. Do not connect generator to any existing electrical circuits. Plug items directly into generator recep- tacles. Do not exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Only use grounded cords.

Use only in well- vented areas. Make

sure area has plenty of free-moving, fresh, outside air. Never run generator in an enclosed or confined area. Never run generator inside occupied building. engine exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Overexposure will cause loss of consciousness and will lead to death.

Never connect generator to any

existing electrical circuits. The genera- tor output will back-feed into the utility power line. This may electrocute a power company line repair person. Also, if generator is powering electri- cal circuits, the chance of an electrical fire exists.

Use receptacles properly. Improper use could damage generator. Use only grounded extension cords. Power only grounded or double-insulated items. Do not overload receptacles. These genera- tors have the following receptacles (See Figure 16):

•120V, 15-amp duplex receptacle

•120V, 15-amp GFCI duplex receptacle

•120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle

•120/240V, 20-amp twist-lock recep- tacle

120V, 15-Amp GFCIDuplex

120V, 15-Amp Duplex

120V OLTS

RTEESSETT

120 ONLY

120 240V

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120V, 30-Amp Twist-Lock

120/240V, 20-Amp Twist-Lock

Figure 16 – Receptacle Locations

120 Volt

30 Amp

		W	X	L5-30P
	X			Plug
Ground		G
(Green)	(Hot)

W

(Neutral)

120/240 Volt
20 Amp		Neutral
		120V	120V
Ground	X		w	L14-20P
		Y	X
(Green)	(Hot)		G	Plug

Ground

W

Y (Neutral) (Hot)

Figure 17 – Cord and Plug Configurations

PRESTART

Operate generator on a firm, dry, and clean surface. The surface must be level. Protect generator from heavy dust, sand, dirt, rain, or snow. Do not locate genera- tor near standing water or snow. Make sure area is well-vented.

Only responsible adults should use generator. Never let anyone operate

generator without proper instructions.

NOTE: If oil level is too low, oil alert system will keep engine from starting (See “Oil Alert System,” page 5). Make sure oil

NOTE: We supply the engine owner’s manual with generator. Refer to that manual for questions concerning engine operation.

USING RECEPTACLE

NOTE: Do not exceed amperage rating of receptacles. Exceeding rating will trip receptacle circuit breaker.

POWER CORD AND PLUG REQUIRE- MENTS

120V, 30-amp twist-lock receptacle

•NEMA L5-30P plug

•Three-wire, 30-amp cord 120/240V, 20-amp twist-lock receptacle

•NEMA L14-20P (20-amp) plug

•Four-wire, 20-amp cord

level is full before starting. See Engine Oil, page 8.

Before starting the engine, disconnect all electric loads from generator.

You may need to bleed fuel line to remove trapped air

•if starting engine for first time

•if starting engine after allowing generator to run out of fuel

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