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DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 21
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DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the
DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) "
Engine Operating Panel
" (Figure 7).
1. Panel Light - Normally used in dark places or at night.
When activated, panel will illuminate. When the generator
is not in use, turn the panel light switch to the ‘OFF’
position.
2. Panel Light Switch- When activated, will turn on control
panel light.
3. Oil Pressure Alarm Lamp - Indicates that the oil
pressure is too low or high and will shut down the engine.
4. Water Temperature Alarm Lamp - Indicates that the
water temperature is outside of normal range and will
shut down the engine.
5. Fuel Filter Water Lever Alarm Lamp - Indicates that
water level in the fuel level has risen. Drain the water in
the fuel filter strainer when this condition occurs.
6. Ignition Switch – Three position switch, stop, operation
and start. Insert ignition key to start and stop engine.
Figure 7. Engine Operating Panel
7. Pre-heat Lamp - This indicates when the engine is
ready for starting during cold weather operating
conditions.
8. Tachometer – Indicates engine speed in RPM’s for 50
Hz operation. This meter should indicate 1500 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.
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
F to 203
o
F.
12. Oil Pressure Gauge – Normal operation should be
between 28 ~71 psi (193 ~490 kPa). 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.