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Mastervolt WHISPER 15 ULTRA Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL U.S.A EDITION
WHISPER 15 / 20 ULTRA
- Three phase - 1800 RPM -
Marine diesel generating set 120/208V-60 Hz
Digital Diesel Control
MASTERVOLT
Snijdersbergweg 93,
1105 AN Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.: +31-20-3422100
Fax.: +31-20-6971006
V4. October 2008
www.mastervolt.com

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL U.S.A EDITION WHISPER 15 / 20 ULTRA - Three phase - 1800 RPM - Marine diesel generating set 120/208V-60 Hz Digital Diesel Control MASTERVOLT Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel.: +31-20-3422100 Fax.: +31-20-6971006 V4. October 2008...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Diagram electronic governor (Whisper 15 Ultra Three Phase only) ..............33 Remote control panel drawings ........................34 Dimensions Whisper 15 Ultra Three Phase...................... 35 Dimensions Whisper 20 Ultra Three Phase...................... 36 Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...

  • Page 3: Installation

    Never connect the base of the generating set directly to bulkheads or tanks. Figure 1: Mounting of the Whisper generating set. X = wrong, V = OK US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 4: Ventilation

    In cases where it is impossible to meet the above read the section safety instructions mentioned temperature limit by using machine room ventilation, connections are to be made for an air inlet Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 5 Raw water inlet Ø 3/4" (Ø19mm) Fuel in Ø5/16” (8 mm) Fuel out Ø5/16” (8 mm) Fig. 3b Connections Whisper 15 Ultra Three Phase US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 6 Bypass cooling water in Ø1" (25.4 mm) Exhaust hose Ø2” (51 Remote control AC power output Fig. 4b Connections Whisper 20 Ultra Three Phase Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...

  • Page 7: Fuel Supply

    Fig. 6 Fuel supply (fuel tank is below the generating set) 1 Fuel return 4 Extra fuel lift pump (optional) 2 Fuel supply 5 Fuel tank 3 Prefilter / Water separator (optional) US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 8: Cooling

    Before starting your generating set for the first time follow the fuel system bleeding procedure in the users manual. Fig.7: Expansion tank placement Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 9 60cm Fig. 8. Internal cooling system 1 Water level; 2 Water/exhaust separator; 3 Seacock; 4 Waterlock; 5 Air vent; 6 Water strainer; 7 Seacock. US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 10 This leads to immediate engine problems and eventually severe damage! DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE INGRESS OF WATER IN THE ENGINE IS NOT COVERED BY GUARANTEE Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 11 OPEN Fig 12: Wrong siphon breaker hose routing Check the air vent at regular intervals. Open, clean and lubricate the valve as required. US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 12: Exhaust System

    2 Exhaust outlet muffler; 3 Exhaust line 2½” (Ø 63 mm); 4 Goose neck 5 Through-hull exhaust outlet 2½” (Ø 63 mm); 6 Water level. Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 13 Ø 1 ” (40 mm) Figure 16: Only after the exhaust / water separator the exhaust hose may have a length of over 7.5 meter US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 14 Figure 17: Water trap in exhaust system WRONG! Figure 18: Water will collect in the hanging bend of the exhaust gas hose and will cause back pressure Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...

  • Page 15: Digital Diesel Control System (12 Volt)

    30m / 100ft is required, consult the generator is ready to use. Refer to fig. 21. Mastervolt service department for advice. US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 16 J7 and J18 on the backside of the local control panel. See fig. 22. To do so, remove this bypass connection and then replace it by Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 17 IVO SMART 12/10. A battery switch and a charger are included in the battery installation kits, art. no. 50230210 (70Ah) or 50230220 (160Ah) US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 18: Ac Power System (120/208 Volt)

    3 x 34 Amp The fuses must be of the slow reacting type. For electrical motors connected to the system, a motor protection switch must be installed Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...

  • Page 19: Installation Specifications

    When there is only a circuit Commissioning form available website: breaker, use it to disconnect the generating set from www.mastervolt.com.. the grid. US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 20: Installation Specifications

    Ø 2” (51mm) – 1 5/8’ (40mm) – 2” (51mm) Anti shock mounts Included Included Battery charger (optional) IVO SMART 12/10; 12V / 10 Amps, 230V/50-60Hz Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...

  • Page 21: Installation Materials

    Cooling water hose transp.spiral 25x33mm 50230061 Nickel plated brass intake strainer 3/4" 50221010 Male hose connection 1"x25 TOTAL 50230221 WATER INLET KIT 25 mm US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 22 Straight reducer male/female 3/4-1/2 50220050 Cooling water hose transp.spiral 25x33mm 1.5m 50220054 Cooling water hose transparant spiral 20x28 mm TOTAL 50230222 SYPHON BREAKER KIT 25 MM (1") Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 23 50230077 Elbow 90° adapter exhaust hose 51mm 50221505 Hose clamp stainless 40-60 mm 50230114 Straight coupling Delta 51mm 50230115 Elbow (45º) Delta 51mm US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 24 50222020 Copper fuel pipe per meter 50220063 Fuel hose per meter • Spare parts pos. article no description 50230092 Filter for strainer fuel/water separator Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 25 79006005 Batteryswitch ON/OFF with key 250A 6503003508 Cable lug 35mm² / M8 6503003510 Cable lug 35mm² / M10 TOTAL 50230220 BATTERY INSTALLATION KIT 160Ah US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 26: Diagrams & Drawings

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS 3 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS DC WIRING WHISPER 15 ULTRA THREE PHASE Fig. 29: DC wiring diagram Whisper 15 Ultra Three Phase Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 27 DDC > generator AC output AC3 brown 1 mm2 DDC > generator AC output AC3 blue 1 mm2 DDC=Digital Diesel Control Unit LCP=Local Control Panel US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 28: Dc Wiring Whisper 20 Ultra Three Phase

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS DC WIRING WHISPER 20 ULTRA THREE PHASE Fig. 30: DC wiring diagram Whisper 20 Ultra Three Phase Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 29 DDC > generator AC output AC3 brown 1 mm2 DDC > generator AC output AC3 blue 1 mm2 DDC=Digital Diesel Control Unit LCP=Local Control Panel US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 30: Overview Of Ac Terminal Modes Whisper 15/20 Ultra Three Phase

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS OVERVIEW OF AC TERMINAL MODES WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA THREE PHASE Fig. 31 Terminal modes Whisper 15 Ultra / 20 Ultra Three phase Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...

  • Page 31: Ac Wiring Diagram 120 / 208 V Ac / 60 Hz Three Phase (Star Configuration)

    AC WIRING DIAGRAM 120 / 208 V AC / 60 HZ THREE PHASE (STAR CONFIGURATION) Fig 32. AC wiring diagram three phase 3 x 120/208 Volt with AVR (Double Star) US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 32: Ac Wiring Diagram Split-Phase 120 - 240Volt / 60Hz With Avr (Double Delta)

    AC WIRING DIAGRAM SPLIT-PHASE 120 – 240VOLT / 60HZ WITH AVR (DOUBLE DELTA) Figure 33: AC wiring diagram Split-Phase 120 – 240Volt / 60Hz with AVR (DOUBLE DELTA) Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...

  • Page 33: Diagram Electronic Governor (Whisper 15 Ultra Three Phase Only)

    60 Hz of the AC The electronic governor system contains two parts: output voltage as a reference. Fig 34: Diagram electronic governer US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 34: Remote Control Panel Drawings

    Fig. 35: Whisper remote panel The remote panel comes in a carton that can be used as a template to drill the mounting hole Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...

  • Page 35: Dimensions Whisper 15 Ultra Three Phase

    POWERCABLES ISO 13297 annex A • 5 x AWG9 (6 mm2) (not included) REMOTE CONTROL: • 45 ft (15 meter) 8 wire communication cable (included) US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 36: Dimensions Whisper 20 Ultra Three Phase

    POWERCABLES ISO 13297 annex A • 5 x AWG9 (6 mm2) (not included) REMOTE CONTROL: • 45 ft (15 meter) 8 wire communication cable (included) Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 37 NOTES NOTES: US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 38 NOTES NOTES: Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / October 2008 / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / US...
  • Page 39 NOTES NOTES: US / WHISPER 15/20 ULTRA - Three Phase / October 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 40 MASTERVOLT Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel : + 31-20-3422100 / Fax : + 31-20-6971006 www.mastervolt.com / info@mastervolt.com...

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