Northern Lights LUGGER L6108, Operator'S Manual

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O6108 08/01
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Control Panels - Northern Lights Generator Sets
SERIES 3 GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
1. SHUTDOWN BYPASS PREHEAT
SWITCH:
Two functions are built into this switch: The
preheating of the engine, and bypassing of
the engine safety shutdown circuit, enabling a
quicker start. Hold switch in up position 10-20
seconds before starting engine, and continue
holding in up position while starting engine.
Holding the switches on too long can burn out
the glow plugs.
2. ENGINE CONTROL SWITCH:
To start the engine, hold switch in start position
until the engine is running. After the engine
starts, release switch and it will return to the
center position. To stop engine, move switch to
stop position and release.
3. OIL PRESSURE GAUGE:
The oil pressure gauge shows the oil pressure in
the engine lubricating system.
4. WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE:
Registers temperature of cooling water.
5. HOUR METER:
Keeps track of engine running time.
6. D.C. VOLTMETER:
When the engine is stopped, the voltmeter
indicates the condition of the battery. When the
engine is running, the voltmeter indicates the
voltage output of the alternator.
For Series 4 Control Panels Only:
7. A.C. VOLTMETER:
Shows the generator output voltage.
8. FREQUENCY METER (HERTZ):
The frequency meter indicates the frequency of
alternating current: 1200 or 1800 RPM (60 Hz),
1500 RPM (50 Hz).
9. AMMETER SELECTOR SWITCH:
Used to check each phase for load condition. You
must
always leave this switch in the "ON" posi-
tion while the unit is running.
10. A.C. AMMETER
Shows the generator load on each phase. The
phase is selected on the Ammeter Selector Switch
(switch #9 above).
Figure 8.
SERIES 4 GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
Figure 7.