W-SQ20 230V/400V 1500rpm Mobile different from standard marine systems. 41101326 W-SQ20 230V/400V 1500rpm Mobile -ungrounded On vehicles the engine of the W-SQ20 is cooled by a other models website: radiator with an electric (230V or 3x400V) driven fan. Note www.whisperpower.com.
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INTRODUCTION Figure 2: Typical installation with top mounted radiator Figure 3: Typical installation with bottom mounted radiator December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
The top of the engine (rocker cover) has to be accessible for adjustment of the valve clearance. Please also note that in spite of the automatic oil pressure sensor it is still essential that the oil level is checked regularly. EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
Never connect the base of the generating set directly to walls or tanks. Figure 5: Mounting of the Whisper generating set. X = wrong, V = OK December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
Exhaust connection 2” Fuel out Ø8mm Coolant Engine OUT Ø35mm Fuel in Ø8mm Battery positive (+) 35mm² Coolant Engine IN Ø35mm Battery negative (–) 35mm² Figure 6: Connections of the W-SQ20 for mobile applications EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
See figure 8. The maximum suction should be made for the drainage of this water. height is 1 m. The W-SQ20 has a mechanical fuel lift The tank will need a filling connection, a return connection pump that should be primed manually when the first time and an air ventilation connection which will require used.
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2 Fuel supply 3 Prefilter / Water separator (optional) 4 Extra fuel lift pump (optional) 5 Fuel tank Figure 9: Fuel line assembly with vertical mounted additional pump and fuel lift pump mounted in an angle EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
Before starting your generating set for the first time follow the fuel system bleeding procedure in the user’s manual. Figure 10: Air traps should be avoided Figure 11: Ventilating an air trap December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
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Low profile radiator assembly on the roof expansion tank This is the best way to have the system release air and to add liquid when necessary. Most cooling problems originate from air traps blocking the circulation of the engine coolant. EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
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Measures have to be taken to prevent the hot air circulating and reducing the capacity of the radiator. Refer to figure 16 Figure 18: Side mounted radiator Figure 16: Bottom mounted radiators with shield December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
However, when not strictly necessary, we recommend using the standard fan control instead of the two speeds fan control, in order to keep the system as simple as possible. Figure 21: Ways to prevent water from getting in EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
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When any doubt an extra safe guard could be made for automotive use. constructed from steel wire or chain. Figure 22: Mounting bracket in rubber with safeguard December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
J7 and J18 on the backside of the local control panel. See figure 25. To do so, remove this bypass connection and then replace it EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
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WhisperPower which is able to charge both the vehicles’s back of the remote panel. Refer to figure 24. The sense main battery and the starter battery. Also a small charger can be used to charge the starter battery only, such as the December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
The W-SQ20 can be connected as a single phase 230 Volt generator by an arrangement of the wiring in double DELTA. When the wires are arranged in STAR the output will be 230/400Volt.
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One wire for earth is For the W-SQ20 the maximum single phase current at included. For long cables it is recommended to apply 230V is 108 Amps. Using three phases the fuses should cables with a larger cross section (refer to ISO 13297 be three times 36 Amps and mechanically connected.
Check if the cooling system for the engine is properly Commissioning form available website: installed. Note that air traps must be avoided. www.whisperpower.com. Check if the exhaust system is properly installed. Check maximum length of exhaust hose, diameter of exhaust piping. EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
Output power at power factor cos phi = 1 25kW*, 230V or 230/400V 50Hz Battery charger alternator including regulator (50 Amps) * Note that this value must be reduced by the power to drive the cooling fan of the radiator. December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
3x400VAC RADIATOR COOLER KIT, same as article no. 40201897, except: article no Description 50230512 Radiator AP 730EB 3x400 VAC TOTAL 40201898 3x400VAC radiator cooling kit for W-SQ27 OPTIONAL INSTALLATION MATERIALS article no description 50230535 Expansion tank 7L with low level alarm switch EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
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Elbow, 90 deg 2” galvanized m/f 50221476 Insulation blanket end cover HD 2” 50230577 Insulation blanket for muffler SDHD 2” 50230578 Insulation blanket end cover SDHD 2” 50230579 DRY EXHAUST KIT 2” TOTAL 40201889 December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
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FUEL KIT OPTIONAL INSTALLATION MATERIALS article no description dimensions 50221522 Hose clamp, stainless 10-16 mm not shown per m 50222020 copper fuel pipe 6x8 mm not shown per m 50220063 fuel hose 8x16 mm EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS 4 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS LAYOUT GENERATOR CONTROL FOR W-SQ20 WITH 230VAC FAN Figure 29: Control wiring for W-SQ20 230VAC radiator fan EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
* WITH RESPECT TO CONNECTING NEUTRAL TO GROUND, REFER TO 2.1.3 IN USER MANUAL * TO CONNECT NEUTRAL TO GROUND REFER TO 2.1.3 USER MANUAL WHISPER 25U Figure 31: Three-phase 230V – 400V 50Hz generator diagram with AVR EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
* WITH RESPECT TO CONNECTING NEUTRAL TO GROUND * TO CONNECT NEUTRAL TO GROUND REFER TO 2.1.3 IN USER MANUAL REFER TO 2.1.3 USER MANUAL WHISPER 25U Figure 32: Single phase 230V 50Hz AC wiring diagram with AVR (Double Delta) December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM RADIATOR FAN CONTROL 230VAC Fig. 33: Electrical diagram for standard fan control using a 230V AC radiator fan Fig. 34: Electrical diagram fan control using a 230V AC radiator fan – with two speeds fans (optional) EN / W-SQ20 / December 2016...
DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS REMOTE CONTROL PANEL DRAWINGS Figure 35: Remote control panel dimensions The remote panel comes in a carton that can be used as a template to drill the mounting hole. December 2016 / W-SQ20 / EN...
35 mm² • battery -: 35 mm² REMOTE CABLE (ALL MODELS) • 8 wire communication cable, 15 meter (included). For longer lengths (max. 30 m), refer to Whisper Power service department DIMENSIONS W-SQ20 Incl. sound canopy Without sound canopy • length...
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