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PAGE 45 — DCA-25SSIU — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD) — REV. #7 (04/18/12)
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Figure 46. Ammeter (No Load)
Figure 45. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
12. The ammeter (Figure 46) 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’s alternator.
DCA-25SSIU — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE
13. The engine oil pressure gauge (Figure 47) will indicate
the oil pressure (kg/ cm
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of the engine. Under normal
operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately
25 psi.
14. The coolant temperature gauge (Figure 48) will indicate
the coolant temperature. Under normal operating
conditions the coolant temperature is between 165 and
215 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Figure 48. Coolant Temperature Gauge
Figure 47. Oil Pressure Gauge
15. The charging ammeter will dindicate if the battery is being
properly charged or if the any current is being charged
properly.
Figure 50. Engine Tachometer
16. The tachometer (Figure 50) will indicate the speed of
the engine when the generator is operating. Under normal
operating conditions this speed is approximately 1800
RPM’s.
Figure 51. Main and GFCI Circuit Breakers
17. Turn the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers to
their ON position (Figure 51).
Figure 49. Charging Ammeter