DCA-600SSV Manual - Multiquip Inc.

DCA-600SSV — ENGINE OPERATING PANELThe definitions below describe the controls and functions of theDCA-600SSV " Engine Operating Panels " (Figure 7).1. Tachometer – Indicates engine speed in RPM’s for 60 Hzoperation. This meter should indicate 1800 RPM’s whenthe rated load is applied. In addition a built in hour meterwill record the number of operational hours that thegenerator has been in use.2. Engine Warning Display (LED) Module – This moduledisplay’s the following engine failures:A. Overheat Lamp – This lamp goes ON whenthe cooling water temperature rises abnormally.If the lamp goes ON during normal operation ofthe generator, the emergency shutdown devicewill stop the engine automatically.C. Low Fuel Level Lamp – When this lamp isON, it is time to stop the engine and add fuel.Remember to let the engine cool beforeadding fuel.WATER TEMP.B. Low Oil Pressure Lamp – During normal operation of thegenerator this lamp should remain OFF. When the Auto-OFF/Reset-Manual switch is set to the“Manual” position to start the engine, the lampwill illuminate. After the oil pressure rises afterstart-up the lamp will go OFF. If this lamp isever illuminated (ON) during normal operationof the generator, the emergency shutdownOIL PRESS.device will stop the engine automatically.FUEL LEVEL3. Pre-Heat Lamp – Indicates that the glow plugs of thediesel engine are hot and the engine is ready to be started.4. Emergency Stop Button – Push this button inward tostop the engine in the event of an emergency. DO NOTuse this button as a normal means of stopping the engine.5. Oil Pressure Gauge – During normal operation this gaugebe should read in the “GREEN” zone. When starting thegenerator the oil pressure mar read a little bit higher, butafter the engine warms up the oil pressure should return tothe green zone.6. Water Temperature Gauge – During normal operationthis gauge be should read in the “GREEN” zone.7. Fuel Level Gauge – Indicates amount of diesel fuelremaining.8. Battery Switch – This switch should be set to the ONposition during normal operation. When the engine hasbeen stop, place this switch in the OFF position. DO NOTturn this switch during normal operation, it could causedamage to the electrical equipment.9. Preheat Switch – Press on to heat glow plugs in coldweather conditions.10. Engine Speed Switch – This switch changes the enginespeed from idle to normal.11. Hour Meter Switch - Press this pushbutton switch toactivate hour meter. Indicates the number hoursequipment has been in operational use.D. Charge Lamp – This lamp goes ON whenthe electrical charging system is not workingproperly.BATTERYE. Clogged Air Filter Lamp – This lamp goesON when the air filter is clogged. If this lampgoes ON during normal operation of thegenerator, stop the engine and replace the airfilter.AIR FILTERDCA-600SSV — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (07/13/09) — PAGE 25