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Mastervolt WHISPER 6 Installation Manual

Marine diesel generating set 120/240v / 60hz
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INSTALLATION MANUAL U.S.A EDITION
WHISPER 6 / 8 / 12
- 3600 RPM -
Marine diesel generating set 120/240V / 60Hz
Digital Diesel Control
MASTERVOLT
Snijdersbergweg 93,
1105 AN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31-20-3422100
Fax.: +31-20-6971006
www.mastervolt.com
V5. February 2007

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL U.S.A EDITION WHISPER 6 / 8 / 12 - 3600 RPM - Marine diesel generating set 120/240V / 60Hz Digital Diesel Control MASTERVOLT Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel.: +31-20-3422100 Fax.: +31-20-6971006 www.mastervolt.com V5. February 2007...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    AC power system (120 - 240 Volt)....................16 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS ..........................18 Installation table ............................... 18 Commission table............................. 19 Installation specifications Whisper 6, 8 and 12 – 3600RPM ................20 Specification of the accessories ........................20 Installation materials Whisper 6/8/12........................ 21 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS ............................25 DC wiring diagram............................

  • Page 3: Installation

    To ensure reliability and durability of the equipment, it is and the base plate. For the Whisper 6/8-3600rpm a steel very important that the installation is carried out with the base plate is available from Mastervolt as an optional utmost care and attention.

  • Page 4: Ventilation

    AIRVENT OUT (9) 12xAWG22 (0.25mm2) FUEL RETURN (6) 3/4” (19mm) 5/16” 8mm) EXHAUST (1) 1 5/5” (40 mm) BATTERY – (7) WATER IN (8) AC CABLE (3) Figure 2 AWG2 (25mm²) 3/4” (19mm) February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...

  • Page 5: Connections

    FUEL FILTERS A fine fuel filter is installed which requires maintenance. Mastervolt advises to install an extra fuel filter/ water fuel FUEL LIFT PUMP separator near the fuel tank. The generating set itself is equipped with a fuel lift pump;...
  • Page 6 1 Fuel return; 2 Fuel supply; 3 Prefilter / water separator (optional); 4 Extra fuel lift pump (optional); 5 Fuel tank; Fig. 4: Fuel supply (fuel tank is above the generating set) February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...

  • Page 7: Cooling

    A expansion tank when necessary there will always be 1 Water level 5 Air vent; Fig. 6. 2 Water/exhaust separator 6 Water strainer; 3 Seacock 7 Seacock. 4 Waterlock US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...
  • Page 8 Whisper 8 – 3600 rpm 3/4" (19 mm) Whisper 12 – 3600 rpm 3/4" (19 mm) Install the water strainer in a well accessible position, (refer to fig. 6-6) 5 cm above the waterline. February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...
  • Page 9 This leads to immediate engine problems and eventually severe damage! DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE INGRESS OF WATER IN THE ENGINE IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTEE Fig. 9 Mastervolt siphon breaker US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 10: Exhaust System

    1 Exhaust water lock; 4 Goose neck; 2 Exhaust outlet muffler; 5 Through-hull exhaust outlet Ø 1 ” (40mm); 3 Exhaust line Ø 1 ” (40mm) 6 Water level. Fig 10 February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...
  • Page 11 Ø 1 “ (40 mm) (40 mm) (40 mm) Figure 12: Only after the exhaust / water separator the exhaust hose may have a length of over 24 feet (7.5 meter) US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...
  • Page 12 Fig.13: Water trap in exhaust system WRONG! Figure 14: Water will collect in the hanging bend of the exhaust gas hose and will cause back pressure February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...

  • Page 13: Digital Diesel Control System (12 Volt)

    When a longer distance than 100ft / 30m is required, consult the Mastervolt service department for advice. Figure 10 Figure 15 Fig. 16 Remote control cable US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...
  • Page 14 Remove bypass of the software of the system panel could be necessary. between J7 - J18 When this is the case consult to the Mastervolt service department for advice. When using the factory settings, installation is very simple: just plug the remote cable into the remote and the local control panel generator is ready to use.
  • Page 15 A battery charger is not APPENDIX. included in the standard supply. A high efficiency battery charging unit can be ordered from Mastervolt which is able to charge both the ship’s main battery and the starter STARTER BATTERY For starting, the Whisper generator requires a battery with battery.

  • Page 16: Ac Power System (120 - 240 Volt)

    Whisper 12 – 3600 rpm 96 Amps 48 Amps The fuses must be of the slow reacting type. For electrical motors connected to the system, a motor protection switch must be installed February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...
  • Page 17 Mass Systemswitch switches automatically after 10 seconds delay time over to the generating set position. US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 18: Installation Specifications

    Connect the AC cable from the AC box to the power source selector or Mass Systemswitch. 10 Connect plus and minus from the 12V starter battery to the battery cables. 11 Install a Mastervolt battery charger. (optional) February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...

  • Page 19: Commission Table

    3 ft (1 meter). Commissioning form available website: Check if there is no air in the water fuel separator. www.mastervolt.com. Check if the air intake in the canopy is not blocked. US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 20: Installation Specifications Whisper 6, 8 And 12 - 3600Rpm

    12 V DC, max. lift 3ft (1 m) Cooling indirect cooling Cooling pump raw water Mastervolt self priming impeller pump, PTO driven, type M Minimum water supply 3-4 gl/min (9-15 l/min) 3-4 gl/min (9-15 l/min) 3-4 gl/min (9-15 l/min) Crank case lube oil capacity 2.5 US qts + 0.5 US qts oil...

  • Page 21: Installation Materials Whisper 6/8/12

    Male hose connection 1¼” x 40mm 50230044 Lever operated ball valve FF 1¼” 50230033 Brass through hull fitting 1¼” x 70 TOTAL 50230261 “DELTA” WATER SEPERATOR KIT 1 ” (40 mm) US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...
  • Page 22 79009005 battery switch 250 Amp 6503002508 cable connectors M8x25 TOTAL 50230210 BATTERY INSTALLATION KIT 70 Ah BASE PLATE KIT for Whisper 6 and 8 (3600 rpm) article no description dimensions 50230552 rubber mountings 50230014 base plate Whisper 6/8 50230011 fastener kit base plate...
  • Page 23 Whisper 6, 8 and 12 – 3600RPM - Battery installation kit Included are all fittings to fit copper pipes or rubber full hoses or both Figure 21 - Base plate kit Figure 22 US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...
  • Page 24 Whisper 6/8/12 3600rpm Figure 23 Hose drain should go downwards. Water must flow out freely. Refer to installation manual for proper installation of the air vent kit. Faulty installation can cause serious damage. February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...

  • Page 25: Diagrams & Drawings

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS 3 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS DC WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 24: DC wiring diagram. US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 26: Wiring Codes And Colours

    DDC > generator AC output blue 1 mm2 DDC > generator AC output brown 1 mm2 DDC > generator AC output blue 1 mm2 DDC=Digital Diesel Control Unit LCP=Local Control Panel February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...

  • Page 27: Diagram Electronic Governor Whisper 8 And 12 3600 Rpm

    RPM of the engine, because the processor uses the 60 Hz of the AC output voltage as a reference. US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 28: Ac Wiring Diagram 120 - 240V / 60Hz

    (22) DDC/ct-2 DDC/ct-2 CURRENT 120V 60Hz TRANSFORMER BROWN BLACK (11) (11) DDC/ct-1 YELLOW/GREEN BLUE DDC/AC-1 CURRENT TRANSFORMER Fig. 26: Electrical diagrams AC YELLOW/GREEN BLACK (22) (22) DDC/ct-2 EARTH AND NEUTRAL CO February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / US...

  • Page 29: Remote Control Panel Drawings

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS REMOTE CONTROL PANEL DRAWINGS Figure 27: The remote panel comes in a carton that can be used as a template to drill the mounting hole. US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 30: Dimensions Whisper 6, 8 And 12

    CONNECTIONS WHISPER 6/8: POWERCABLES ISO 13297 annex A • exhaust: ” (40 mm) Whisper 6 – 120-240V: 4xAWG12 / 4 mm² (15ft / 5m. included) • fuel hose: 5/16” (8 mm) Whisper 6 – 120V: 3xAWG6 / 10 mm² (not included) •...
  • Page 31 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS NOTES US / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3600RPM / February 2007...
  • Page 32 Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel : + 31-20-3422100 / F ax : + 31-20-6971006 www.mastervolt.com / info@mastervolt.com...

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