DCA-45SSIU2 — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL (STD) — REV. #7 (06/13/07) — PAGE 27
DCA-45SSIU2 — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
The definitions below describe the controls and functions of
the DCA-45SSIU2 "
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.
Panel Light Switch
- When activated, will turn on control
panel light.
3.
Water Temperature Lamp -
Indicates that the water
temperature is outside of normal range and will shut
down the engine.
4.
Oil Pressure Lamp -
Indicates that the oil pressure is
too low or high and will shut down the engine.
5.
Pre-heat Lamp -
This indicates when the engine is
ready for starting during cold weather operating
conditiions.
6.
Engine Speed Handle-
This handle will change the
speed of the engine from
high
to
low
.
Figure 7. Engine Operating Panel
7.
Starter Switch –
Four position switch, pre-heat, stop,
run and start. Insert ignition key to start and stop engine.
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.
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 215
o
F.
12.
Oil Pressure Gauge –
Normal operation should be about
25 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.
