Multiquip DCA150SSVU - Manual (Page 42)

PAGE 42 — DCA-150SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL (STD) — REV. #1 (06/03/03)
DCA-150SSVU — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)
Figure 55. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
Figure 56. Ammeter (No Load)
13. The ammeter (Figure 56) will indicate zero amps with no
load applied. When a load is applied, this meter will
indicate the amount of current that the load is drawing
from the generator.
Figure 50. Auto-Off/Reset-Manual Switch
Figure 49. Engine Speed Switch (Low)
10. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 53) displays
the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ.
11. The generator's voltage meter (Figure 54) displays the
120 VAC in VOLTS. If the voltage is not within the specified
frequency tolerance,
Figure 54. Voltmeter
Figure 53. Frequency Meter (Hz)
6. Set engine speed switch to “LOW ” (Figure 49).
8. Once the engine is warm and the engine is running properly,
set the engine speed switch to “HIGH ” (Figure 51).
7. Place the Auto-Off/Reset-Manual switch in the
“MANUAL ” position to start the engine (Figure 50). Once
the engine starts, let the engine run for 1-2 minutes.
Listen for any abnormal noises.
12. Use the voltage adjustment control knob (Figure 55) to
increase or decrease the desired voltage.
Figure 51. Engine Speed Switch (High)
9. Verify that the "Engine Running" status LED on the MPEC
unit (Figure 52) is "ON" (lit) after the engine has been started.
Figure 52. Engine Running LED (ON)