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Mastervolt WHISPER 6 Installation Manual

Marine diesel generating set 230v / 50hz
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INSTALLATION MANUAL
WHISPER 6 / 8 / 12
- 3000 RPM -
Marine diesel generating set 230V / 50Hz
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 WHISPER 6 / 8 / 12 - 3000 RPM - Marine diesel generating set 230V / 50Hz 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 (230 Volt)......................16 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS ..........................18 Whisper 6/8/12 installation table........................18 Commission table............................. 19 Installation specifications Whisper 6, 8 and 12 – 3000RPM ................20 Specification of the accessories ........................20 Installation materials Whisper 6/8/12........................ 21 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS ............................25 DC wiring diagram............................

  • Page 3: Installation

    To avoid problems, such as the base plate. For the Whisper 6/8-3000rpm a steel base temperature problems, noise levels, vibration, etc. the plate is available from Mastervolt as an optional accessory instructions set out in this manual must be followed and all (ref.

  • Page 4: Ventilation

    WATER IN (10) 19mm 25mm² REMOTE CABLE (2) AIRVENT OUT (9) 12x0,3mm² FUEL RETURN (6) 19mm EXHAUST (1) 40 mm BATTERY – (7) WATER IN (8) AC CABLE (3) Figure 2 25mm² 19mm February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / EN...

  • Page 5: Connections

    A fine fuel filter is installed which requires maintenance. to be made at the top of the tank with internal tubing down Mastervolt advises to install an extra fuel filter/ water fuel to a few cm above the bottom of the tank.
  • 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 - 3000RPM / EN...

  • 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 EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / February 2007...
  • Page 8 WATER STRAINER Use an appropriate water strainer with connections of 19 mm (3/4"). 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 - 3000RPM / EN...
  • Page 9 This leads to immediate engine OPEN 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 EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 10: Exhaust System

    Max. length A - B = 10 ft. (3 m) 1 Exhaust water lock; 4 Goose neck; 2 Exhaust outlet muffler; 5 Through-hull exhaust outlet Ø 40 mm; 3 Exhaust line Ø 40 mm; 6 Water level. Fig 10 February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / EN...
  • Page 11 3-10 m: Ø 51 mm Ø 40 mm Ø 40 mm Ø 40 mm Figure 12: Only after the exhaust / water separator the exhaust hose may have a length of over 7.5 meter EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / 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 - 3000RPM / EN...

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

    When a longer distance than 30m / 100ft is required, consult the Mastervolt service department for advice. Figure 10 Figure 15 Fig. 16 Remote control cable EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / 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 (230 Volt)

    32 Amp Whisper 12 – 3000 rpm 48 Amp 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 - 3000RPM / EN...
  • Page 17 10 seconds delay time over to the generating set Veritas, regulations for the protection of personal, building position. legislation, etc. It is of the greatest importance to have expert advice on this issue. EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / 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 - 3000RPM / EN...

  • Page 19: Commission Table

    1 meter (3 ft). www.mastervolt.com. Check if there is no air in the water fuel separator. Check if the air intake in the canopy is not blocked. EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 20: Installation Specifications Whisper 6, 8 And 12 - 3000Rpm

    Lift fuel pump electric driven 12 V DC, max. lift 1 m Cooling indirect cooling Cooling pump raw water Mastervolt self priming impeller pump, PTO driven, type M Minimum water supply 9-15 l/min 9-15 l/min 9-15 l/min Crank case lube oil capacity 2.4l.+0.5l oil filter, total 2.9l.

  • 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 40 mm (1 ”) EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / 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 (3000 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 – 3000RPM - Battery installation kit Included are all fittings to fit copper pipes or rubber full hoses or both Figure 21 - Base plate kit Figure 22 EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / February 2007...
  • Page 24 Whisper 6/8/12 3000rpm 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 - 3000RPM / EN...

  • Page 25: Diagrams & Drawings

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS 3 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS DC WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 24: DC wiring diagram. EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 26: Wiring Codes And Colours

    1,5 mm2 DDC > LCP red/green 1,5 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 - 3000RPM / EN...

  • Page 27: Diagram Electronic Governor Whisper 8 And 12 3000 Rpm

    RPM of the engine, because the processor uses the 50 Hz of the AC output voltage as a reference. EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 28: Ac Wiring Diagram 230V / 50Hz

    230V / 50Hz RED (11) BLACK (11) DDC/ct-1 MAIN WINDING ROTOR BROWN BLACK (4) YELLOW/GREEN RED (3) BLUE MAIN WINDING DDC/AC-1 BLACK (4) YELLOW/GREEN EARTH AND NEUTRAL CONNECTED Fig. 26: AC wiring diagram February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / EN...

  • 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. EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / February 2007...

  • Page 30: Whisper 6/8/12 & 6 Dimensions

    495 mm • width 525 mm • height 550 mm • height 615 mm • weight Whisper 6 178 kg • weight Whisper 12 210kg • weight Whisper 8 182 kg February 2007 / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / EN...
  • Page 31 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS NOTES EN / WHISPER 6/8/12 - 3000RPM / 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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