Summary of Contents for MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT DCA-400SSV
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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL WHISPERWATT SERIES MODEL DCA-400SSV 60 Hz GENERATOR PARTS LIST NO. C3871301004 Revision #0 (04/19/06) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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DANGER - ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS During operation of this generator, there exists the possibility of electrocution, electrical shock or burn, which can cause severe bodily harm or even DEATH! PAGE 8 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
This generator, other property, or the surrounding environment NOTE could be damaged if you do not follow instructions. DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 9...
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties. ■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become difficult read. PAGE 10 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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See Table 6. ■ NEVER power cables or cords lay in wate r. ■ NEVER stand in water while AC power from the generator is being transfer to a load. DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 11...
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■ DOT Requirements include the following: Connect and test electric brake operation. Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie wraps. DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 13...
The illustration below and on the preceding page show the decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. Figure 2. Generator Decals PAGE 14 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
NFPA 110, Chapter 5-4.1). DO NOT remove the metal skids on the bottom of the generator. They are to resist damage to the bottom of the generator and to maintain alignment. DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 17...
This switch does not effect the controller will shutdown the engine by initializing the generator output in any fashion, it is for current reading Over Speed Protection mode. only. PAGE 20 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
E. Overspeed Shutdown – Indicates the engine is running at an unsafe speed. This is considered a major fault. Engine Running – Indicates that engine is running at a safe operating speed. DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 21...
If the lamp goes ON during normal operation of the generator, the emergency shutdown device will stop the engine automatically. PAGE 22 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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Two (2) GFCI Circuit Breakers @ 20 amps are considered bonded grounds . ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Five (5) Output Terminal Lugs ( U, V, W, O, Ground) Figure 8. Output Terminal Panel PAGE 24 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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(CS-6369) recepacles (Figure 10) provided on the output terminal panel.These receptacles can only be accessed when the voltage selector switch is placed in the single- phase 240/120 position. Figure 10. 120/240V Twist-Lock Auxiliary Receptacles DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 25...
3-pole, 1000A main circuit breaker is provided. Make sure to switch ALL circuit breakers to the OFF position prior to starting the engine. Figure 13. Over Current Relay Figure 12. Connecting Loads PAGE 26 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
(transfer) switch . Serious damage to the building’s . t f . t f . t f electrical system may occur without this transfer switch. t l u o r f t l o DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 27...
There exist the possibility of electrocution, electrical shock or burn, which can cause severe bodily harm or even death ! t l o l i a ) e l ) e l PAGE 28 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
The ammeter gauge will only NOTE show a reading when the Output Terminal Lugs are connected to a load and in use. Figure 15. Voltage Change-Over Board 240V Configuration DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 29...
Figure 24. UVWO Terminal Lugs increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to 1Ø-139V Connections decrease voltage output. Use voltage regulator adjustment knob whenever fine tuning of the output voltage is required PAGE 30 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
Figure 28. UVWO Terminal Lugs ALWAYS make sure that the 1Ø-277V Connections connections to the UVWO NOTE terminals are secure and tight. The possibility of arcing exists, that could cause a fire. DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 31...
API Service Classification CC/SD ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ API Service Classification CC/SE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ API Service Classification CC/SF Figure 30. Internal Fuel Tank System PAGE 32 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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Figure 33. Full Fuel Tank CAUTION - REFUELING THE GENERATOR DO NOT OVER-FILL fuel system. Leave room for fuel expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 34). Figure 34. Fuel Expansion DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 33...
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F - C ° F ° When the antifreeze is mixed with NOTE water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. PAGE 34 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. If any hose ( fuel or oil ) lines are defective replace them immediately. Figure 36. Battery Connections DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 35...
LED on the MPEC unit (Figure 43) is ON (lit) after the engine has been started. Figure 38. Engine Enclosure Doors Figure 43. Engine Running LED (ON) PAGE 36 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
Under abnormal condition occurs. normal operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately 44 to 73 psi. (303~503 kPa). When starting Figure 48. Oil the genera Pressure Gauge DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 37...
When the MPEC Control Switch is placed in the AUTO position, NOTE the engine glow plugs will be warmed and the engine will start automatically. PAGE 38 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
OFF (not lit). 6. Remove all loads from the generator. 7. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occured during operation. DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 39...
RED may not be cleaned or reused. meaning the element needs changing or service. After changing the air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the indicator. PAGE 40 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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Drain the fuel in the fuel body together with the mixed accumulated inside the fuel tank. water. DO NOT spill the fuel during disassembly. Vent any air Figure 59. Fuel Tank Cleaning DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 41...
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If generator is mounted on a trailer, jack trailer up and place on blocks so tires do not touch the ground or block and completely remove the tires. PAGE 42 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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Figure 61. Battery Charger & Jacket Water Heater Power Connections DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 43...
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7. Coupler - Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing. 16. Application - Indicates which units can be employed on a particular trailer. PAGE 44 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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SNUG FIT ONLY PARTS MUST ROTATE FREELY SHACKLE BOLT LOCKING NUTS OR COTTER PINS ARE PROVIDED SPRING EYE BOLT TO RETAIN NUT BOLT ASSEMBLY SHOULDER TYPE SHACKLE BOLT PAGE 46 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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" 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " 6 Figure 64. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NEVER use an pneumatic air NOTE gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 47...
Figure 70. Error Code Low Radiator Coolant NOTE Switch is placed in the AUTO position, the same error codes will apply. Codes will not be active until the unit is activated. PAGE 54 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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Multiquip. A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 56 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
1 ..0601807514 ..CIRCUIT BREAKER 1 ..LY2DUS24VDC .. RELAY Part number on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supercede/replace the P/N shown in the text NOTE pages of this book. DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 57...
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DCA-400SSV— GENERATOR ASSY. GENERATOR ASSY. PAGE 58 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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GROMMET C3154000002 END BRACKET C3138000003 FIELD ASSY. EXCITER 0012110080 HEX HEAD BOLT 0042610000 SPRING WASHER 0041210000 PLAIN WASHER 0017112045 HEX HEAD BOLT C3154300104 COVER, BEARING C3154300004 GASKET, BEARING DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 59...
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DCA-400SSV— CONTROL BOX ASSY. (CONT) CONTROL BOX ASSY. (CONT.) PAGE 66 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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0017108020 HEX, HEAD BOLT 8224117004 SIDE PANEL, CONTROL BOX 0017108020 HEX, HEAD BOLT 8221827704 PANEL, CONTROL BOX 0017108020 HEX, HEAD BOLT 0017110035 HEX, HEAD BOLT 0207010000 HEX, NUT DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 67...
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DCA-400SSV— ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. PAGE 68 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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NUMBER WHEN ORDERING ANY PAINTED PANEL TO INDICATE COLOR OF UNIT: 1-ORANGE 5-BLACK 2-WHITE 6-CATERPILLAR YELLOW 3-SPECTRUM GREY 7-CATO GOLD 4-SUNBELT GREEN 8-RED THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED. PAGE 72 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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NUMBER WHEN ORDERING ANY PAINTED PANEL TO INDICATE COLOR OF UNIT: 1-ORANGE 5-BLACK 2-WHITE 6-CATERPILLAR YELLOW 3-SPECTRUM GREY 7-CATO GOLD 4-SUNBELT GREEN 8-RED THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED. PAGE 80 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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LINING 0800251701 FILLER COVER 0025006016 MACHINE SCREW 0042306000 SPRING WASHER 0042406000 PLAIN WASHER 0019208020 HEX, HEAD BOLT C3464501504 GUTTER 0019208020 HEX, HEAD BOLT 0600500090 EMBLEM 0021106016 MACHINE SCREW DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 81...
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NUMBER WHEN ORDERING ANY PAINTED PANEL TO INDICATE COLOR OF UNIT: 1-ORANGE 5-BLACK 2-WHITE 6-CATERPILLAR YELLOW 3-SPECTRUM GREY 7-CATO GOLD 4-SUNBELT GREEN 8-RED THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED. PAGE 82 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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DOOR, REAR FRAME 8225147004 WINDOW PLATE 0037906000 HEX, NUT B9114500104 DOOR POCKET 0207006000 HEX, NUT B9114000102 DOOR HANDLE 0021806015 MACHINE SCREW 0030006000 HEX, NUT 8225146204 DOOR ROD 8225146304 DOOR ROD DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 83...
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HEX, HEAD BOLT 0042308000 SPRING WASHER 0042408000 PLAIN WASHER C3454004903 SIDE DOOR C3494409604 LINING C3454005003 SIDE DOOR C3494409704 LINING C3454005103 SIDE DOOR C3494410004 LINING C3454005203 SIDE DOOR C3494402704 LINING DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 87...
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RUBBER SEAL 0228800445 RUBBER SEAL 0228900790 RUBBER SEAL 0228900810 RUBBER SEAL 0229201400 RUBBER SEAL 0229201340 RUBBER SEAL 0221200795 RUBBER SEAL 0228801240 RUBBER SEAL 0228100120 RUBBER SEAL 0228100510 RUBBER SEAL DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06) — PAGE 91...
Freight is at the sender’s expense. All date will be billed at the revised price. Rebates parts must be returned freight prepaid to Multiquip’s designated receiving point. PAGE 96 — DCA-400SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (04/19/06)
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FAX: 310-638-8046 310-537-3700, EXT. 279 Manufactured for Multiquip Inc. DENYO CO., LTD, JAPAN Your Local Dealer is: MQ POWER A Division of Multiquip Inc. POST OFFICE BOX 6254 CARSON, CA 90749 310-537-3700 • 800-421-1244 FAX: 310-632-2656 E-mail: mqpower@multiquip.com Internet: www.mqpower.com...