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041-028-B0-003, Rev. C

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General Safety Information

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The manufacturer cannot anticipate every circumstance that may involve a hazard, therefore, these 
warnings are not all inclusive.

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Do not use the generator or any of its parts as a step.

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Generator must be properly grounded.

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Do not place or operate the generator in standing water, or expose to a forced spray of water.

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Do not make or break 

any

 connections while generator is running.

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Fuel spillage cleanup is the responsibility of the operator and should comply with local codes and 
regulations.

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Do not refuel the generator while engine is running. Allow generator to cool before refueling.

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fi re safety, the generator must be properly connected, maintained, and in compliance with applicable 

codes and regulations.

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Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, which can be deadly in closed or poorly ventilated areas.

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Prior to each use, inspect the generator for leaks and damage. Immediately repair or replace any 
damaged parts.

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Never operate the generator near combustible materials.

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Ensure cables do not cross hot surfaces or sharp edges. Inspect cables before and after each use.

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Drain oil and empty the fuel tank before transporting. Fuel can leak from the fi ller cap if the generator is 
tilted.

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Never refuel the generator in the vicinity of open fl ames of heat sources. Do not smoke near the 
generator.

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The generator should be operated on level ground. If necessary, it may be operated on a grade <15°.

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Use only vendor-authorized repair parts.

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Do not operate generator unattended.

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Alpha Technologies’ products are subject to change through continual improvement processes. Therefore, 
specifi cations and design layouts may vary slightly from descriptions included in this manual. Updates to 
the manual are issued when changes affect form, fi t or function.

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This product is manufactured to conform to the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Part 15, 
Class A regulations.  It is intended to be used for commercial, industrial or business environments.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1)  This device may not cause harmful interference, and  (2)  this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

ATTENTION:

 

Summary of Contents for DCX3000

Page 1: ...Operation Manual 3 0kW 36 48V DC Portable Generator Effective September 2006 Alpha Technologies DCX3000 Portable Generator...

Page 2: ...Power Alpha Technologies...

Page 3: ...damage or injury involving its enclosures power supplies generators batteries or other hardware if used or operated in any manner or subject to any condition not consistent with its intended purpose o...

Page 4: ...ns 10 3 1 Enclosures with Generator Access Door 10 3 2 Enclosures without Generator Access Door 11 3 3 Grounding 16 4 0 Starting the Engine 18 5 0 Engine Shut Down and Cable Removal 20 5 1 Long term S...

Page 5: ...e 10 Fig 3 2 Enclosure without Generator Access Door 11 Fig 3 3 Alligator Clamp style Connection 12 Fig 3 4 Ring Lug style Connection 13 Fig 3 5 Novus style Connection 14 Fig 3 6 Y style Connection 15...

Page 6: ...ion of this product the following symbols have been placed throughout this manual Where these symbols appear use extra care and attention The use of ATTENTION indicates specific regulatory code requir...

Page 7: ...ure cables do not cross hot surfaces or sharp edges Inspect cables before and after each use Drain oil and empty the fuel tank before transporting Fuel can leak from the filler cap if the generator is...

Page 8: ...he portable generator at the site to supply power to the DC bus The generator delivers continuous high quality power throughout the commercial AC interruption period After restoration of commercial AC...

Page 9: ...hours Audible Noise Approximately 65dBA 7 meters under full load Frame Fully enclosed Dry Weight 117 lb Dimensions 22 H X 17 6 W X 25 9 D 557mm x 447mm x 657mm Operating Temp 5 F to 104 F 15 C to 40 C...

Page 10: ...or Clamp connections directly to the battery post See Fig 3 5 and Fig 3 6 for Novus style and Y style connections Do not connect the extension cable to the DC OUT jack on the front panel of the genera...

Page 11: ...ctrical wires and boxes 2 Install the grommet into the hole and install the weatherproof plug into the grommet 3 Using the 7 or 9 drill bit drill a hole approximately 2 below and to one side of the gr...

Page 12: ...nued Fig 3 3 Alligator Clamp style Connection Extension Cable Set 50 P N 875 324 21 30 P N 875 324 20 10 P N 875 324 22 Alligator Clamp style Battery Pack Adapter Cable P N 874 946 20 Ensure clamps la...

Page 13: ...ction Ring Lug style Battery Pack Adapter Cable P N 874 946 21 Extension Cable Set 50 P N 875 324 21 30 P N 875 324 20 10 P N 875 324 22 3 0 Battery Cable Connections continued Red Black Cable rings c...

Page 14: ...le P N 875 324 23 3 0 Battery Cable Connections continued Extension Cable Set 50 P N 875 324 21 30 P N 875 324 20 10 P N 875 324 22 RED BLACK EXT GENERATOR BREAKER GENERATOR 60A BYPAS S FROM XT1 CONVE...

Page 15: ...3 Rev C 15 Fig 3 6 Y style Connection Y style Battery Pack Adapter Cable P N 874 946 22 3 0 Battery Cable Connections continued Extension Cable Set 50 P N 875 324 21 30 P N 875 324 20 10 P N 875 324 2...

Page 16: ...before operating this equipment 2 Before starting the generator follow all instructions outlined in the BEFORE OPERATION section of the Engine Owner s Manual 3 Attach 8AWG copper grounding wire betwee...

Page 17: ...7 Fig 3 8 Overview of PWE Installation 3 0 Battery Cable Connections continued To prevent injury the generator MUST share a common ground with the enclosure service entrance Power Meter Ground Wire Gr...

Page 18: ...el This may cause the low oil sensor to trip or failure of the generator to shut down This generator runs very quietly It is not always possible in ambient noise situations to determine whether it is...

Page 19: ...OUTPUT SW momentarily to remove voltage from the battery pack See Step 1 of Section 5 0 Engine Shutdown and Cable Removal To re establish output voltage after manual or automatic disconnection turn t...

Page 20: ...daptor from the battery pack 7 Remove 8AWG copper ground wire 5 1 Long term Storage If the generator is not going to be operated for an extended period of time follow the storage instructions in the T...

Page 21: ...xtension cable from the DC Out jack 2 Remove the four 10mm nuts from the front plastic housing and remove the housing 5 Remove the two 10mm nuts holding the fuse onto the fuse holder When reassembling...

Page 22: ...ntenance Record Use the following form to log maintenance and repair of your DCX3000 Maintenance Record Refer to engine owners manual for service requirements and intervals Model Number Serial Number...

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Page 24: ...ologies Europe Ltd Twyford House Thorley Bishop s Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 7PA UNITED KINGDOM Tel 44 01279 501110 Fax 44 01279 659870 Alpha Technologies GmbH Hansastrasse 8 D 91126 Schwabach GERMA...

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