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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
WHISPERWATT™ SERIES
MODEL DCA25SSIU3
60HZ GENERATOR
(ISUZU BV-4LE2 DIESEL ENGINE)
PARTS LIST NO. M1870301004
Revision #0 (12/20/10)
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THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of PAGE 2 — DCA25SSIU3 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/20/10)
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Multiquip at 1-800-421-1244. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it fi nds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in ind
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Componet Drawings DCA25SSIU3 Generator Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Generator Assembly ......................................... 48-49 Reporting Safety Defects ......................................... 3 Control Box Assembly ...................................... 50-53 Table Of Contents .................................................... 4 Engine And Radiator Assembly ........................ 54-57 Parts Ordering Procedures .............
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PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Effective: st January 1 , 2006 Best Deal! Order via Internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip. com. ■ View Parts Diagrams To obtain an MQ Account, contact your ■ Order Parts District Sales Manager for more information. ■ Print Specification Information Use the inte
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the Potential hazards associated with the operation of this entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with understand the safety messages and operating instructions safety messages. could result in injury to yourself and others. SAFETY MESSAGES Th
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SAFETY INFORMATION NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not GENERAL SAFETY recommended by MQ Power for this equipment. Damage CAUTION to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective ALWAYS know the location of the nearest clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, fi re extinguisher. hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective ALWAYS know the location of the nearest devices required by the
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SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY NOTICE DANGER NEVER run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon frequently to prevent engine malfunction. monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine or engine governor. Damage The engine of this equipment to the engine or equipment can resu
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SAFETY INFORMATION Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle FUEL SAFETY are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross DANGER vehicle weight rating.” DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER fl uids. Diesel fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc. can cause an explosion if ignited. Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehi
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SAFETY INFORMATION Make sure power cables are securely connected to the ELECTRICAL SAFETY generator’s output receptacles. Incorrect connections DANGER may cause electrical shock and damage to the generator. DO NOT touch output terminals during operation. Contact with output terminals NOTICE during operation can cause electrocution, ALWAYS make certain that proper power or extension electrical shock or burn. cord has been selected for the job. See Cable Selection The electrical vo
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SAFETY INFORMATION BATTERY SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY DANGER NOTICE DO NOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the Dispose of hazardous waste properly. battery will explode. Examples of potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters. DO NOT expose the battery to open fl ames, sparks, cigarettes, etc. The battery contains DO NOT use food or plastic containers to combustible gases and liquids. If these dispose of hazardous waste. gases and liquids com
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Generator Specifi cations Model DCA-25SSIU3 Revolving fi eld, self ventilated, Type open protected type synchronous generator Armature Connection Star with Neutral Zigzag Phase 3 Single Standby Output 27.5 kVA (22.0 kW) 15.8 KW Prime Output 25.0 kVA (20 KW) 14.4 KW Voltage 240 or 480V 240 or 120V Frequency 60 Hz Speed 1800 rpm Power Factor 0.8 1.0 Aux. AC Power Single Phase, 60 Hz Voltage 120V Output 4.8 Kw (2.4 kW x 2) Weight (No Fuel) 1,411 lbs. (640 kg.) Maximum Lifting
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DIMENSIONS Figure 1. Dimensions Table 3. Dimensions Reference Dimension in. (mm) Reference Letter Dimension in. (mm) Letter A 21.06 in. (535 mm.) F 94.49 in. (1,850 mm.) B 21.06 in. (535 mm.) G 39.37 in. (1,000 mm.) C 24.21 in. (615 mm.) H 29.53 in. (750 mm.) D 26.38 in. (670 mm.) E 25.0 in. (635 mm.) DCA25SSIU3 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/20/10) — PAGE 13
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INSTALLATION Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application PAGE 14 — DCA25SSIU3 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/20/10)
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INSTALLATION OUTDOOR INSTALLATION GENERATOR GROUNDING Install the generator in a area that is free of debris, To guard against electrical shock and possible damage to bystanders, and overhead obstructions. Make sure the the equipment, it is important to provide a good EARTH generator is on secure level ground so that it cannot slide ground. or shift around. Also install the generator in a manner so Article 250 (Grounding) of the National Electrical Code that the exhaust will not be discharge
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GENERAL INFORMATION GENERATOR OPEN DELTA EXCITATION SYSTEM This MQ Power generator (Figure 3) is a high quality This generator is equipped with the state of the art “Open- portable (requires a trailer for transport) power source for Delta” excitation system. The open delta system consist telecom sites, lighting facilities, power tools, submersible of an electrically independent winding wound among pumps and other industrial and construction machinery. stationary windings of the AC output secti
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MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 3. Major Components Table 4. Generator Major Components ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Terminal Panel Assembly 2 Output Terminal Assembly 3 Air Cleaner Assembly 4 Muffl er Assembly 5 Fuel Tank Assembly 6 Engine Assembly 7 Battery Assembly 8 Generator Assembly 9 Generator Control Panel Assembly 10 Engine Operating Panel Assembly DCA25SSIU3 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (12/20/10) — PAGE 17
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GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL Figure 4. Generator Control Panel The defi nitions below describe the controls and functions Located behind the generator control panel is the Generator of the Generator Control Panel (Figure 4). Control Box. This box contains some of the necessary electronic components required to make the generator 1. Voltage Regulator Control — Allows ±15% manual function. adjustment of the generator’s output voltage. The Control Box is equipped with the following major 2. Frequen
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ENGINE OPERATING PANEL Figure 5. Engine Operating Panel 7. Ignition Switch – Three position switch, stop, run and The defi nitions below describe the controls and functions start. Insert ignition key to start and stop engine. of the Engine Operating Panel (Figure 5). 8. Tachometer – Indicates engine speed in RPM’s for 60 1. Panel Light - Normally used in dark places or at Hz operation. This meter should indicate 1800 RPM’s night. When activated, panel will luminate. When the when the rate
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OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL FAMILIARIZATION OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL OUTPUT TERMINAL FAMILIARIZATION The Output Terminal Panel (Figure 6) shown below is The “Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure 6) is provided with located on the right-hand side (left from control panel) of the following: the generator. Lift up on the cover to gain access to Two 120/240V output receptacles @ 50 amp receptacles and terminal lugs. Two Circuit Breakers @ 50 amps NOTICE Two 120V GFCI receptacles @ 20 amp Terminal legs “
