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Mastervolt whisper 15 ultra User Manual

Marine diesel generating set 120-240v / 60hz
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USERS MANUAL U.S.A EDITION
WHISPER 15 ULTRA
- 1800 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
V5. December 2008
www.mastervolt.com

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  • Page 1 USERS MANUAL U.S.A EDITION WHISPER 15 ULTRA - 1800 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 V5. December 2008 www.mastervolt.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wiring codes and colours ........................ 15 2.5.15 Lay out control wiring........................16 2.5.16 Electrical diagram 120-240 V AC / 60 Hz ..................17 2.5.17 Diagram electronic governor (optional).................... 18 Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...
  • Page 3 Adjusting valve clearance and retightening the cylinder head bolts..........32 5.4.3 Measuring exhaust backpressure....................32 5.4.4 Disassembling instructions ......................33 SPARE PARTS LIST ..............................35 MAINTENANCE LOG ................................37 US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The ultimate responsibility will always be with the owner to ensure a safe and compliant installation. If in doubt ask! Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 5: Liability

    For shipments to remote off shore areas any additional costs incurred over normal carriage will be invoiced to the customer. The cost for returning faulty goods is not covered under guarantee. US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 6: Identification Plate

    When this number is available the manufacturer can trace the specifications of the generating set. On the identification plate are also some basic features of the set: Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 7: Information

    3 Amp fuse must be removed from the control panel and the battery plus cable must be removed from the battery. Warning signs indicate parts which could be live. US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Keep a fire extinguisher on hand. exposed to abnormal high temperatures in excess of 750°F (400°C) an extremely corrosive acid is produced which cannot be removed from the skin. If signs of Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 9: Transport, Lifting And Storage

    2.3.4 Accessories included in the standard delivery • Expansion tank, hose and fittings • Special hose connector for measuring exhaust back pressure (refer to paragraph 5.4.3) US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 10: Components

    V-belt Raw water pump Cooling water injection bend Rubber engine mounting Starter motor solenoid Starter motor Heat exchanger Fig. 4: Rear view main components Whisper 15 Ultra. Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...
  • Page 11 Failsafe Temperature switch exhaust Filler cap engine coolant Rocker cover Filler cap engine oil Temperature switch coolant Thermostat housing Fig. 6: Top View main components Whisper15 Ultra US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 12: Generator Control Panel

    On the engine is an alternator generating 50 Amp 12V. Display This current is rectified to charge the battery. The voltage Select button is regulated at ±14.4V. Set button Fig. 11: Digital Diesel remote control panel Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 13: Alarms And Shut Down

    One can fill the engine via the filling cap on the exhaust manifold. Fill up till the level is just below the filling cap. When the engine is on temperature the liquid will US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    Digital remote panel (+45 feet (15 m) cable), fuel filter, fuel lift pump, user and installation manuals Optional: Installation kits, mobile (vehicle) version, non earth return (ungrounded), spare part kits, PTO to drive a hydraulic pump Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 15: 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 US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 16: Lay Out Control Wiring

    INFORMATION 2.5.15 Lay out control wiring Fig 12: Electrical Diagram control wiring Whisper 15 Ultra Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 17: Electrical Diagram 120-240 V Ac / 60 Hz

    INFORMATION 2.5.16 Electrical diagram 120-240 V AC / 60 Hz Figure 13: Electrical diagram 120-240 V AC / 60 Hz US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 18: Diagram Electronic Governor (Optional)

    60 Hz of the AC more stable frequency and voltage and more power. output voltage as a reference. Fig 14: Diagram electronic governor Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Therefore we recommend daily oil-checks. Check oil level prior to starting the engine or at least 5 minutes after the engine has stopped. US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 20 "OFF" position system by listening for the noise of the water which is expelled. Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...
  • Page 21 Press the STOP button. Close the inlet sea water cock. Switch to an other 120-240V power source, if available. If a Masterswitch is installed, this is done automatically. US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    (so not on the remote Fig. 17 panel) Hold as long as necessary to bleed the system. Retighten the bleed screw when no further air bubbles are expelled. Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 23: Readjustment V-Beltplacing Oil Filter

    Maximum oil level Minimum oil level Fig. 20: US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    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 Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 25: Putting Out Of Service

    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. US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 26: Trouble Shooting

    Check the diode in the rotor and replace (refer to special procedures). Generator output voltage too • Generator is overloaded. Switch off a load; (part off) consumers. Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 27: Engine Faults

    Generator AC output voltage is either too high or too low AC VOLTAGE Generator is in overload HIGH CURRENT Output frequency of the generator is too low FREQUENCY US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting Table

    • Choked exhaust system, exhaust Check the exhaust hose blocked, rubber exhaust hose kinked. • Air in the fuel pipes Bleed air from fuel system (refer to maintenance section). Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...
  • Page 29 • Water strainer blocked. • Air or water in the fuel. • Blocked air or fuel filter. • Loss of compression by wear out or Repair by Mastervolt service. damage. US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 30: Warnings

    ● Motor RPM suddenly rises or drops. ● Unusual noise comes from generating set. ● Exhaust gases suddenly colour dark. ● Engine failure warning light is on Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 31: Special Procedures Alternator

    A healthy diode will indicate a very high resistance (infinity) in the reverse direction, and US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...

  • Page 32: Special Procedures Engine

    Fig. 25 characteristic for a one cylinder engine. The water column should be no more than 27 inches (69 cm.) of water (1 PSI - 0,07 bar) Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 33: Disassembling Instructions

    Test the generating set first outside its soundshield of its capsule is by lifting the set using the lifting eyes and check very carefully for leakages before putting it back in its enclosure. US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 34 SPARE PARTS LIST Figure 27: exploded view sound shield Whisper 15 Ultra Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 35: Spare Parts List

    Fuel pump (high pressure) complete (***) 50205045 Thermostat (**) 50205038 Gasket thermostat (**) 50205037 Gasket rocker cover (**) More extensive parts list on the internet: MASTERVOLT.COM (fast moving parts) US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 36 SPARE PARTS LIST Figure 28: Raw water pump complete Mastervolt type M12 Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...

  • Page 37: Maintenance Log

    MAINTENANCE LOG MAINTENANCE LOG first service after 50 hours: hour counter: remarks next service (every 150 hours) hour counter: US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 38 NOTES NOTES Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt / December 2008 / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / US...
  • Page 39 NOTES NOTES US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt...
  • Page 40 Snijdersbergweg 93, 1105 AN Amsterdam, The Netherlands Tel : + 31-20-3422100 Fax : + 31-20-6971006 Email : info@mastervolt.com...

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