Alpha Technologies AlphaGen DCX2000 User manual

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Please review this Quick Start Guide to begin using the generator. To fully understand and safely operate this product, please
review the warnings and complete detailed instructions in the Owner’s Manual.
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual
when you see this icon for important
details and additional information.
• Electrical shock can KILL or severely injure. Do NOT make or break any connections
between the power system and generator while the generator is running. Turn the
generator OFF before disconnecting any cables or equipment.
• Running the generator in wet conditions increases the possibility of shock hazard. Keep
the generator away from rain, snow and other wet conditions.
WARNING! ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Carbon Monoxide can cause DEATH or Serious injury. Never run the generator in an enclosed
location.
WARNING! FUMES HAZARD
Gasoline is FLAMMABLE. Keep all ignition sources away from the generator when refueling.
WARNING! FIRE HAZARD
CAUTION!
The following precautions will help prevent damage to the equipment:
• In an emergency, push the Engine Switch to OFF to stop the engine - with or without a load.
• Always operate the generator on a level surface.
• If operating the generator at high altitudes/extreme temperatures refer to the manual for specic
recommendations.
For complete information regarding the installation and operation of this Alpha product, download the Installation
and Operation or Technical Manual (Alpha p/n 041-135-B0) from www.alpha.com
NOTE:
DCX2000 QUICK START GUIDE
Power

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DC OUTPUT
OUTPUT BREAKER
ENGINE
ON
OFF
ALARM
OUTPUT
OIL
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What you need to
Get started
Oil (15.6 oz of 10W-40)
Use 0W-40 in very cold weather
Gasoline (1.4 gal.)
Oil Jug & Nozzle
Phillips Screwdriver
Box
Contents
Gas Cap Spark Plug
Access Cover
Control
Panel
Starter Grip
Choke Lever Maintenance Door
Fuel
Valve
Engine Switch
Low Oil Alarm
LED (Red)
Run LED
(Green)
Overload LED
(Red)
DCX2000 Generator
Oil Jug
Oil Drain Pipe
Screwdriver
Spare Spark Plug
Spark Plug Wrench
Quick Start Guide
Primer Bulb
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Output Breaker Switch
DC Output Connection

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Turn output
circuit breaker
to OFF
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Remove
maintenance
door
Remove
dipstick
Oil reservoir
Connect
output cable
and ground
wire
Open
fuel valve
Pump primer
bulb 7 times
(initial startup
only)
DC OUTPUT
OUTPUT BREAKER
ENGINE
ON
OFF
ALARM
OUTPUT
OIL
OUTPUT BREAKER
DC OUTPUT
ENGINE
ON
OFF
OUTPUT
ALARM
OIL
DCX
2000
36V DC GENERATOR
ALPHA
START RUN
DCX
2000
36V DC GENERATOR
ALPHA
START RUN
041-135-B2-001 Rev. B (06/2014)
Add oil
Replace dipstick
Replace
maintenance door
Add
gasoline
The oil drain pipe is notched
on the back to help loosen
the dipstick
Add 15.6 oz. (460 ml) of oil
or ll to full mark on dipstick
Use gasoline with an octane
rating of 87 or higher

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START RUN
Move
choke lever
to START
position
Pull
starter
Turn output
circuit breaker
to ON
OUTPUT BREAKER
DC OUTPUT
ENGINE
OUTPUT
ON
OFF
ALARM
OIL
OUTPUT BREAKER
DC OUTPUT
ENGINE
OUTPUT
ON
OFF
ALARM
OIL
OUTPUT BREAKER
DC OUTPUT
ENGINE
ON
OFF
OUTPUT
ALARM
OIL
OUTPUT BREAKER
DC OUTPUT
ENGINE
OUTPUT
ON
OFF
ALARM
OIL
DCX
2000
36V DC GENERATOR
ALPHA
START RUN
041-135-B2-001 Rev. B (06/2014)
Turn engine
switch on
Turn engine
switch off
Open
choke
Close
fuel valve
Turn output
circuit breaker
to OFF
OUTPUT BREAKER
DC OUTPUT
ENGINE
OUTPUT
ON
OFF
ALARM
OIL
Disconnect
output cable
and ground
wire