Summary of Contents for MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA-100SSVU
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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL WHISPERWATT SERIES MODEL DCA-100SSVU 60 Hz GENERATOR PARTS LIST NO. M3870300704F Revision #0 (11/05/07) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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This generator, other property, or the surrounding environment NOTE could be damaged if you do not follow instructions. DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — 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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — 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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 13...
DCA-100SSVU — GENERATOR DECALS The DCA-100SSVU generator is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figures 2 & 3). These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below and on the preceding page show the decals as they appear on the machine.
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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 17...
(ON). Main Circuit Breaker – This three-pole, 250A main breaker is provided to protect the the U,V, and W Output Terminal Lugs from overload. DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 21...
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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 23...
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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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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240/120 position. Figure 12. Plastic Face Plate (Output Terminal Lugs) Figure 10. 120/240V Twist-Lock Auxiliary Receptacles DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 25...
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3-pole, 250A main circuit breaker is provided. Make sure to switch ALL circuit breakers to the OFF position prior to starting the engine. Figure 14. Over Current Relay Figure 13. Connecting Loads PAGE 26 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
(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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 27...
AC Voltmeter Change-Over Switch to W-U and read the AC Voltmeter Gauge . Figure 18. AC Voltmeter Figure 19. AC Voltmeter Gauge Change-Over Switch DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 29...
3. Turn the voltage regulator knob (Figure 24) clockwise to regulator must be adjusted to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to 208V. decrease voltage output. Figure 24. Voltage Regulator Knob (139V/240V) PAGE 30 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
3. Turn the voltage regulator knob (Figure 24) clockwise to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to decrease voltage output. decrease voltage output. DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 31...
API Service Classification CC/SD ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ API Service Classification CC/SE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ API Service Classification CC/SF Figure 31. Internal Fuel Tank System PAGE 32 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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Figure 34. Full Fuel Tank CAUTION - REFUELING THE GENERATOR DO NOT OVER-FILL fuel system. Leave room for fuel expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 35). Figure 35. Fuel Expansion DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — 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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. If any hose ( fuel or oil ) lines are defective replace them immediately. Figure 37. Battery Connections DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 35...
LED on the MPEC unit (Figure 44) is ON (lit) after the engine has been started. Figure 44. Engine Running LED (ON) Figure 39. Engine Enclosure Doors PAGE 36 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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Under abnormal condition occurs. normal operating conditions the oil pressure is approximately 44 to 73 psi. (303~503 kPa). When starting Figure 49. Oil the genera Pressure Gauge DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 37...
The Engine Speed Switch must be set to the “High” position when running in the Auto-Start mode. Failing to set the switch in the proper position can result in damage to your generator when it turns on. PAGE 38 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 39...
This can be air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the reduced by keeping the tank full with diesel fuel. indicator. PAGE 40 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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DO NOT spill the fuel during disassembly. place on blocks so tires do not touch the ground or block Vent any air. and completely remove the tires. DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 41...
16. Application - Indicates which units can be employed 7. Coupler - Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing. on a particular trailer. DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 43...
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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 DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 45...
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" 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " 6 Figure 61. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NEVER use an pneumatic air NOTE gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. PAGE 46 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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 52 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
1 ..0601808804 ..CIRCUIT BREAKER, 2P, 250V @ 50A LY2DUS12VDC .. 2 ..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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 53...
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 68 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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 78 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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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-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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BLIND PLUG 0016908020 HEX HEAD BOLT 0040508000 TOOTHED WASHER M1465400104 COVER ............1 ....S/N 7800215 AND ABOVE 0019208020 HEX HEAD BOLT ..........2 ....S/N 7800215 AND ABOVE DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 81...
DCA-100SSVU— RUBBER SEALS ASSY. RUBBER SEALS ASSY. PAGE 82 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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SEAL RUBBER 0228800630 SEAL RUBBER 0228800970 SEAL RUBBER 0228800590 SEAL RUBBER 0228100665 SEAL RUBBER 0228100370 SEAL RUBBER 0228100300 SEAL RUBBER 0228100365 SEAL RUBBER 0228100280 SEAL RUBBER 0228100070 SEAL RUBBER DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 83...
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 88 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)
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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...