Electrical diagram 230 V AC / 50 Hz ....................18 Diagram electronic governor ..........................19 OPERATION .................................. 20 General ................................20 Operating Instructions ............................20 3.2.1 Summarised operating instructions (daily use) ................20 3.2.2 Extended operating instructions ...................... 21 December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
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Setting the RPM ..........................34 5.4.2 Adjusting valve clearance and retightening the cylinder head bolts..........35 5.4.3 Measuring exhaust backpressure ....................36 5.4.4 Disassembling instructions ......................36 SPARE PARTS LIST ..............................38 MAINTENANCE LOG ................................40 EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
All of the specifications, provisions and instructions life. contained in this manual apply solely to standard versions of the WhisperPower M-SC6, 8 and 10 generating set. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE This manual is valid for the following models: Regular service and maintenance should be carried out according to the directions in this manual.
Payment in advance may be required or guaranteed by credit card. If after the faulty goods are returned, it is indicated that the failure was not covered by guarantee a credit will not be issued. For example if a EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
The identity of the generating set is given by the settings. Check the settings (voltage, frequency, rpm) SERIAL NUMBER. when there is any doubt. When this number is available the manufacturer can trace the specifications of the generating set. On the December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
When exposed to abnormal high temperatures in excess of 400°C an extremely corrosive acid is produced which cannot be removed from the skin. If signs of decomposition are evident, or if in doubt, always wear disposable heavy duty gloves. December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
2.3.2 Remote control (Refer to the maintenance chapter). The full automatic remote control panel including 15 mtr cable comes as standard with the M-SC6/8/10. • The alternator windings tend to condense. To minimise condensation, store the generating set 2.3.3 Documentation in a dry and warm storage area.
Glow plug M-SC6: 2x M-SC10: 3x Alternator (12VDC) Engine oil dipstick Coolant drain plug Oil sump hand pump Figure 2: Front view main components M-SC6, 8 and 10 Air cleaner element Control panel Fuses Digital Diesel Control (DDC) Identification plate...
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Battery positive (+) Fuel out Ø8mm Raw water inlet V-belt Engine coolant pump Exhaust manifold (watercooled) Figure 4: Rear view main components M-SC6, 8 Temperature switch Thermostat housing Filler cap engine oil Filler cap engine coolant Rocker cover Hoist eye rear...
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Rocker cover Hoist eye rear Expansion tank Bypass cooling water out Bypass cooling water in Generator Exhaust hose Ø40mm AC power output Remote control Engine air intake Fig. 7: Rear view main components M-SC10 December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
2.5.2 Engine The M-SC6 and 8 generating set is based on the Mitsubishi L2E 2 cylinder diesel engine. The M-SC10 on Fig. 9: Digital Diesel Control unit the L3E 3 cylinder. The engine is indirectly injected. The engine is oil cooled and the oil is cooled by a heat exchanger and raw water.
2.5.12 Cooling liquid (Refer to installation instructions) The engine is cooled by cooling liquid. The capacity of this system of the M-SC6-8 is 2 litres and of the M-SC10 3,5 litres. 2.5.8 Hour counter The remote control offers several timer functions that help to schedule maintenance.
DDC > LCP 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 December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
RED (3) 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 12: Electrical diagram 230V December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
So the electronic governor offers three advantages: a of the AC output voltage as a reference. more stable frequency and voltage and more power. The electronic governor system contains two parts: Fig 13: Diagram electronic governor EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
"OFF", or switch off all consumers in the usual way. Switch on battery switch (when installed). Fuel valve: open. Starting: Push the start button to initiate the full automatic starting procedure. You can monitor the procedure on the display. December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
70 % of maxi- bleeding fuel system instructions in the maintenance mum load. Running for long periods at no load or light chapter). load in the first 50 hours can cause cylinder glazing and high oil consumption. EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
(so not on the remote panel) Hold as long as necessary to bleed the system. Retighten the bleed screw when no further air bubbles are Figure 16 expelled. EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
Check battery terminals for corrosion • Check and readjust V-belt • Check impeller raw water pump (durability depends on the purity of the sea water. In sandy water and warm water wear will increase). December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
When overhauling the engine one could clean the parts thoroughly or replace. When the generator set runs less than 100 hours a year the oil should be changed yearly EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
Drain the water from the water lock. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4, every 6 months. Change oil Crank the engine having the raw water inlet sucking before using the engine again. December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
• M-SC6: A RPM drop of 5% at full load is acceptable. Therefore a no load setting should be A failure code is displayed when a hardware failure at the at 3150 RPM = 52.5 Hz.
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"soft-start". Inquire at your nearest WhisperPower dealer or directly at the manufacturer, WhisperPower in the Netherlands. December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
If the voltage does not drop during starting, the electrical connection is faulty. If the battery voltage drops lower than 11V, then the battery has been discharged too deep. • Starter broken Repair the starter motor EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
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• Fuel solenoid is not switching off Faulty Digital Diesel Control unit. Stop the command • Loss of control engine manually by the stop handle. Check wire connections to stop solenoid. Check solenoid valve function. Replace if necessary December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
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Check air inlet openings; clean air filter. • Exhaust blocked. Check the exhaust system. • Injector blocked. Have the injector checked. • Loss of compression, sticking or Have the compression measured. damaged piston ring. Clean or replace the rings. EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
Generator must be shut off immediately if: or WhisperPower Netherlands, tel: INT+31-512-571550. www.whisperpower.eu. ● Motor RPM suddenly rises or drops. ● Unusual noise comes from generating set. ● Exhaust gases suddenly colour dark. ● Engine failure warning light is on December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
When flashing does not bring back voltage, the capacitor(s) should be renewed. When this does not help, the rotating rectifier diodes should be tested and a winding resistant test should be executed. EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
WhisperPower Service Centre for advice. • Resistance both main stator windings 0.54 Ohm M-SC6: Before readjustment check any other explanation in series for the wrong speed. Engine speed is set at the factory at • Resistance both rotor windings 0.93 Ohm...
When both procedures are carried out be sure to retighten cylinder the cylinder head bolts before adjusting the valve Two cylinder engine (M-SC6 and 8): the clearance. When retightening the cylinder head bolts, crankshaft pulley has to be turned 180 degrees drain the coolant by removing the drain plug (ref.
The end of the shaft is specially threaded to push off - 0,07 bar) the rotor from the conic stub shaft, which is on the flywheel, using a 6-mm rod of 165-mm (M-SC6 and 8) / 185mm (M-SC10) length and a M10 bolt. Reassembling the generating set one should take...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Figure 26: exploded view sound shield M-SC6, 8 and 10 EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
SPARE PARTS LIST 6 SPARE PARTS LIST A parts manual in English is available as an option number: number: 40200381 (***)(M-SC6 and 8); 40200382(***) (M-SC10). A work shop manual in English is available as an option number: 40200171. We recommend the following spares for service and maintenance.
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SPARE PARTS LIST Fig. 27: Water pump type M EN / M-SC6/8/10 / December 2010...
MAINTENANCE LOG MAINTENANCE LOG first service after 50 hours: hour counter: remarks: next service (every 150 hours): hour counter: remarks: December 2010 / M-SC6/8/10 / EN...
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