Northern Lights O843K Operator's Manual - page 9
O843K 05/03
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Control Panels
6.
STATUS INDICATOR PANEL
Engine monitoring alarms and lamps for monitoring
engine functions.
7.
ALARM LAMP TEST AND RESET BUTTON
Press UP to test the indicator lights and press DOWN
to reset the alarm.
8.
AC VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT RHEOSTAT
Voltage has been set at the factory and should only be
adjusted by factory-trained personnel.
9.
AMMETER SELECTOR SWITCH
Used to check each phase for load condition.
NOTE: Always leave this switch in the ON position
while the unit is running.
10. FREQUENCY METER (HERTZ)
The frequency meter indicates alternator current
frequency: 60 Hz (1200 or 1800 RPM), or 50 Hz
(1500 RPM).
11. A.C. VOLTMETER
Shows the generator output voltage.
12. A.C. AMMETER
Shows the generator load on each phase. The phase is
selected with the Ammeter Selector switch.
Figure 5: Series 7.0 through Series 7.6 Generator
Control Panels
1.
SHUTDOWN BYPASS SWITCH
Manual Start Panels
(S-7.1 and S-7.3)
Hold the switch in the START position until the engine is
running
NOTE: Excessive cranking may cause engine damage.
After the engine starts, release the switch and it will return
to the RUN position. To stop the engine, hold the switch in
the STOP position.
Auto Start Panels
(S-7.0, S-7.2, S-7.4, S-7.5, and S-7.6)
After the engine starts, release the switch and it will return
to the RUN position. To stop the engine, hold the switch in
the STOP position.
2.
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE
Shows the oil pressure in the engine lubricating system.
3.
HOUR METER
Keeps track of engine running time.
4.
ENGINE TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Registers the temperature of the coolant.
5.
DC VOLTMETER
When the engine is running, the voltmeter indicates the
voltage output of the alternator.