Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual | 4W315C |
Dayton® Diesel Electric Generator
Generator Features (Continued)
OIL
CHARGE
OFF
Battery | Oil Alert |
Discharge | Lamp |
Lamp |
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120/240 VOLT: This position sends full power to the 120/240V receptacle. It also powers the 120V receptacles at reduced wattage capacity.
electrical shock caused when your body becomes a path through which electricity travels to reach ground. This could happen when you touch an appliance or cord that is ‘live’ through faulty mechanism, damp or worn insulation, etc.
When protected by the GFCI, you may still feel a shock, but the GFCI should cut it off quickly. A person in normal health should not receive serious injury.
NOTE: Infants and very small children may still be affected.
Figure 3 - Battery Discharge Lamp and Oil Alert Lamp Location
BATTERY DISCHARGE LAMP
The battery discharge lamp (See Figure 3, above) will light if battery charger is not operating while engine is running. If this happens, the battery will not charge and will eventually run down. Have battery charging circuit repaired by authorized service person.
FULL POWER SELECTOR SWITCH
The full power selector switch is on the control panel. The switch has two posi- tions: 120 VOLT ONLY, and 120/240 VOLT.
120 VOLT ONLY: This position sends full power to the 120V receptacles only. 240V power is not available. Use this position when powering 120V items only.
Figure 4 – Full Power Selector Switch in 120 Volt Only Position
Figure 5 – Full Power Selector Switch in 120/240 Volt Position
IMPORTANT: Do not move the full power selector switch while powering electrical items. Unplug all items before moving switch. Failure to do so can damage switch.
HOUR METER
The hour meter will measure the total run time of the generator, including all idle time. Hour meter is accurate up to 1/10 of an hour.
Figure 6 – Hour Meter
ELECTRIC START
A battery is not supplied with generator. You must provide a
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLE
This generator has a
TEST PROCEDURE
Check the GFCI receptacle every month. This insures it is working right.
1.Push black TEST button. Red RESET button should pop out. This should trip GFCI, resulting in no electrical power at receptacle. Verify this by plugging test lamp with good bulb into receptacle. If lamp does not work, GFCI receptacle is good.
If RESET button does not pop out,
do not use the GFCI receptacle. Contact a qualified electrician for repairs.
2.If the GFCI receptacle tests okay, restore power by pushing the RESET button back in. The test lamp should work at this time.
IMPORTANT: You |
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must press the RESET |
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button firmly and fully. |
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It should lock into |
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place. If the GFCI does | RESET |
not lock into place, do | TEST |
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not use receptacle. Contact a qualified electrician for repairs.
Figure 7 – GFCI Receptacle
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