Marine diesel generating set 230v / 50hz (32 pages)
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USERS MANUAL FOR MOBILE APPLICATIONS WHISPER 6/ 12 -3000 RPM- Mobile diesel generating set 230V-50 Hz MASTERVOLT Snijdersbergweg 93 1105 AN Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel.: +31-20-3422100 V1. November 2004 Fax: +31-20-6971006 www.mastervolt.com...
Mastervolt guarantees that this generating set has been GENERAL built according to good workmanship, according to the The Whisper 6/ 12 Mobile Diesel Generating set is ma- specifications in this manual and according to European nufactured and marketed by Mastervolt.
Mastervolt does not accept liabi- WxDxH lity for damage due to use of the generator, possible errors WEIGHT 178 kg in the manuals and the results thereof. Fig. 1: Nameplate. EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
Realise hat people are not used to have 230V available on a vehicle. Put warning Warning signs indicate parts which could signs on wall sockets and on junction be live. boxes. Instruct non-regular users of the November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
Do not smoke or allow sparks, flames, or other 2.1.5 Operation sources of ignition around batteries. External moving parts like fans and V-belts are covered by the canopy and therefore the Whisper 6/12 is very • Keep a fire extinguisher on hand. safe, when the canopy is closed •...
After removing the generating set from long term storage perform an insulation check. (Refer to the alternator maintenance paragraph for procedures) • While the battery is stored it should be recharge every 12 weeks. November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
On the engine is an alternator generating 50 Amp 12V. 4 Set button; This current is rectified to charge the battery. The 5 Failure lamp; voltage is regulated at 14.2V. 6 Generator load indicator. 7 Display November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
2.5.11 Oil information calculated according to the information of the supplier of 1 Specification: the anti freeze. The cooling system is pressurised. The oil must be suitable for oil changes as specified EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
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 EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
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INFORMATION 2.5.15a Lay out control wiring 230V AC radiator fan 3xPUMP OUTPUT REGULATOR START/STOP RED (PULL) BLUE (COM.) WHITE (HOLD) Fig. 6: Lay out control 230V fan November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
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INFORMATION 2.5.15b Lay out control wiring 24V DC radiator fan 3xPUMP OUTPUT REGULATOR START/STOP RED (PULL) BLUE (COM.) WHITE (HOLD) Fig. 7: Lay out control 24V fan. EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
2.5.15c Lay out control wiring 12V DC radiator fan 3xPUMP OUTPUT REGULATOR START/STOP RED (PULL) BLUE (COM.) WHITE (HOLD) Fig. 8: Lay out control 12V fan. November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
RED (3) BLUE MAIN WINDING DDC/AC-1 BLACK (4) YELLOW/GREEN EARTH AND NEUTRAL CONNECTED CURRENT TRANSFORMER BLACK (11) (11) 230V 50Hz DDC/ct-1 BROWN YELLOW/GREEN BLUE DDC/AC-1 Fig. 9: Electrical diagram 230V. YELLOW/GREEN EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
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CU0,75 CU1.5 CU1.5 DIMENTION BOX: 360x200x150 MM 45-35∞C POWER SUPPLY 230 VAC MAIN 80-70∞C 230VAC 230VAC CIRCUIT BREAKER GENERATOR CIRCUIT BREAKER AIRFAN AIRFAN Fig. 10: Diagram fan control 230V AC. November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
Source Selector switch to "OFF" or switch off all de- vices. In operation checks: 5 Switch on the battery switch. 1 Check for abnormal noise or vibration 2 Check the voltage November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
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(By Do not run the generator for very long periods at no load pushing the stop button the system is deactivated) EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
Push the glow button activating the electric system and activating the fuelpump. Retighten the bleed screw when no further air bubbles are expelled. Fig. 14. November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
2 Min. oil level. Install the new impeller and add some grease. Turn the blades in the direction of rotation of the pump i.e. anti Fig. 17. clockwise looking at the impeller. EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
• Disturbances on the electrical system/ Check if electrical load is fluctuating. user side. • Engine runs irregular. When engine runs irregular refer to section: "Engine runs irregular" in engine faults. EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
Fill up with fuel or replace by better quality. smoothly, but engine fails • Fuel solenoid is not opening. Check wire connections and circuitry to solenoid. to start. (Refer to DC wiring diagram). November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
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• Black smoke - Check the fuel . incomplete combustion caused by: Check for overload. Overload, choked air filter, inlet temperature too high, unsuitable fuel or water in fuel. EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
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Fill up with liquid and release air bubbles. • air in the cooling system. Check if there are air blocks in the system; refer to the installation manual. • Broken impeller. Clean radiator. November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
A short circuit can Resistance values should be within 10% of the values cause heavy sparking, fire and injuries. given in the table below: EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
2 cylinder engine 3 cylinder engine It is very important to identify the correct setting assem- bly (refer to fig. 18). The screw is to be locked in position with the lock-nut. November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
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4 Before the alternator can be taken off one has to take out the fitting to the oil heatexchanger to be able to take off the aluminium housing. All cables and wiring has to be taken loose first. EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
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Nozzle injector, 3pcs (**) 50204160 Fuel pump (high pressure) complete 50203045 Thermostat (**) 50203038 Gasket thermostat (**) 50204037 Gasket rocker cover (**) More extensive partslist on the internet: mastervolt.com (fast moving parts) November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
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O-ring, 1x 50209017 Bearing, 2x 50209014 Clip, 2x 50209019 Clip, 1x 50209016 Shaft type M 1x 50201811 O-ring, 1x 50201814 Clamp, 4x 50201815 Impeller kit: impeller + gasket + screw 50209011 EN / WHISPER 6 /12 Mobile / November 2004...
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INFORMATION LOG first service after 50 hours: hour counter: remarks: next service (every 150 hours) hour counter: remarks: November 2004 / WHISPER 6 / 12 Mobile / EN...
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