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PAGE 27 — DCA-25SSIU — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD) — REV. #7 (04/18/12)
The definitions below describe the controls and functions of
the DCA-25SSIU "
Engine Operating Panel
" (Figure 7).
1. Panel light - Normally used in dark places or at night.
When activated, panel will luminate. When the generator
is not in use, turn the panel light switch to the ‘OFF’
position.
2. Oil Pressure Lamp - This light will luminate if the oil
pressure exceeds 15 psi and will shut off the engine.
3. Water Temperature Lamp - This light will luminate if
the water temperature exceeds 215
o
F and will shut off
the engine.
DCA-25SSIU — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
9. Fuel Gauge - Indicates amount of diesel fuel available
10. Charging Ammeter Gauge – Indicates the current
being supplied by the engine’s alternator which provides
current for generator’s control circuits and battery
charging system.
11. Water Temperature Gauge – During normal operation
this gauge be should read between 165
o
to 203
o
F.
12. Oil Pressure Gauge – Normal operation should be about
42~71 psi. When starting the generator the oil pressure
may read a bit higher, but after the engine warms up
the oil pressure should return to normal.
4. Panel light switch- When activated, will turn on control
panel light.
5. Pre-Heat Indicator - This light will luminate once the
engine is warmed to an operating temperature.
6. Ignition Switch - This switch is used with a key to
start, preheat, and stop the engine..
7. Engine Throttle Lever - To change the speed of the
engine from idle to high, pull and turn the handle.
8. Tachometer – Indicates engine speed in RPM’s for 60
Hz operation. This meter should indicate 1800 RPM’s
when the rated load is applied. In addition a built in hour
meter will record the number of operational hours that
the generator has been in use.