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DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 37
DCA-15SPX3 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE
WARNING:
Before Starting
Engine
1. Check the lubricating oil level prior to starting the engine.
Make sure the generator is level. The oil level must be
maintained between two notches on the dipstick.
2. When there is not enough lubricating oil, fill the crankcase
with high grade motor oil. Use a high quality detergent
oil classified CC or higher (See Table 7 on page 29).
3. Check the coolant level in the radiator and subtank.
Replenish with antifreeze as necessary. Always maintain
the coolant level between the FULL and LOW markings
on the coolant container. Be sure that the radiator cap is
fastened securely.
4. Check the fuel level on the fuel gauge. If fuel is low, fill
the fuel tank with clean fresh unleaded automotive diesel
fuel. If fuel spillage occurs, clean immediately.
Before Starting
Generator and Control Panel
CAUTION:
1. Be sure to disconnect the electrical load and switch the
main main
main main
main
and
G.FG.F
G.FG.F
G.F
.C.C
.C.C
.C
.I..I.
.I..I.
.I.
circuit breakers (Figure 16) to the
“OFF” position prior to starting the engine.
NEVER start the engine with the
mainmain
mainmain
main
or
GFCIGFCI
GFCIGFCI
GFCI
circuit breakers in the ON
position.
The engine's exhaust contains harmful
emissions.
ALAL
ALAL
AL
WW
WW
W
AA
AA
A
YS YS
YS YS
YS
ventilate the
exhaust when operating inside tunnels,
excavations or buildings. Direct exhaust
away from nearby personnel.
Figure 16. Main and GFCI Circuit Breakers
CIRCUIT BREAKER
MAIN
GFCI RECEPTACLE
CIRCUIT BREAKER
OFF
OFF
2. Connect the load to the UNV terminals as shown in
Figure 17. These terminals can be found on the front of
the generator by lifting the UNV lug cover. It may be
necessary to remove the retaining lug that secures the
cover. Make sure to tighten terminal nuts securely to
prevent load wires from slipping out.
Figure 17. UNV Terminal Lugs (Load)
3. After attaching the load wires to the AC output terminals,
secure the UNV cover by inserting the retaining screw
(Figure 18) back into the cover.
Figure 18. UNV Lug Cover