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Mastervolt WHISPER 6 Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL U.S.A EDITION
WHISPER 6 / 8 / 11
- 3600 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
www.mastervolt.com
V7. July 2009

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL U.S.A EDITION WHISPER 6 / 8 / 11 - 3600 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 www.mastervolt.com V7. July 2009...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Diagram electronic governor Whisper 8 and 11 3600 rpm ................27 AC wiring diagram 120 - 240V / 60Hz ......................28 Remote control panel drawings ........................29 Dimensions Whisper 6, 8 and 11........................30 Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...

  • Page 3: Installation

    Covering the surrounding walls and floors with a heavy coating plus foam will certainly improve the situation. Figure 1: Mounting of the Whisper generating set. X = wrong, V = OK US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...

  • Page 4: Ventilation

    FUEL RETURN (6) 3/4” (19mm) 5/16” 8mm) EXHAUST (1) 1 5/5” (40 mm) BATTERY – (7) AIRVENT IN (8) AC CABLE (3) Figure 2 AWG2 (25mm²) 3/4” (19mm) Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...

  • Page 5: Connections

    The maximum suction height is 3ft (1m). US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...
  • Page 6 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) Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...

  • Page 7: Cooling

    1 Water level 5 Air vent; Fig. 6. 2 Water/exhaust separator 6 Water strainer; 3 Seacock 7 Seacock. 4 Waterlock US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...
  • Page 8 3/4" (19 mm) Whisper 11 – 3600 rpm 3/4" (19 mm) Install the water strainer in a well accessible position, (refer to fig. 6-6) 5 cm above the waterline. Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...
  • Page 9 This leads to immediate engine 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 US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...

  • Page 10: Exhaust System

    1 Exhaust water lock; 4 Goose neck; 2 Exhaust outlet muffler; 5 Through-hull exhaust outlet Ø 1 ” (40mm); 3 Exhaust line Ø 1 ” (40mm) 6 Water level. Fig 10 Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...
  • Page 11 (40 mm) (40 mm) (40 mm) Figure 12: Only after the exhaust / water separator the exhaust hose may have a length of over 24 feet (7.5 meter) US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...
  • 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 Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...

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

    When a longer distance than 100ft / 30m is required, consult the Mastervolt service department for advice. Figure 10 Figure 15 Fig. 16 Remote control cable US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...
  • Page 14 Access to this menu and other menus could be blocked. For blocking and setting up this options refer to the APPENDIX of the DDC users manual. Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...
  • Page 15 50230210 (70Ah) 230V AC IVO 12/10 Figure 19 US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...

  • Page 16: Ac Power System (120 - 240 Volt)

    Whisper 11 – 3600 rpm 90 Amps 45 Amps The fuses must be of the slow reacting type. For electrical motors connected to the system, a motor protection switch must be installed Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...
  • Page 17 Mass Systemswitch switches automatically after 10 seconds delay time over to the generating set position. US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...

  • 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) Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...

  • Page 19: Commission Table

    3 ft (1 meter). Commissioning form available website: Check if there is no air in the water fuel separator. www.mastervolt.com. Check if the air intake in the canopy is not blocked. US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...

  • Page 20: Installation Specifications Whisper 6, 8 And 11 - 3600Rpm

    Anti shock mounts art. nr. 50230552 Foundation plate min. 60 kg (only for the Whisper 6 and 8) Battery charger (optional) IVO SMART 12/10; 12V / 10 Amps, 230V/50-60Hz Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...

  • Page 21: Installation Materials Whisper 6/8/11

    1¼” x 40mm 50230044 Lever operated ball valve FF 1¼” 50230033 Brass through hull fitting 1¼” x 70 TOTAL 50230261 “DELTA” WATER SEPERATOR KIT 1 ” (40 mm) US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...
  • Page 22 BASE PLATE KIT for Whisper 6 and 8 RUBBER MOUNTING KIT article no description dimensions 50230015 Fastener kit rubber mountings 50230552 rubber mountings TOTAL 50230217 RUBBER MOUNTING KIT Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...
  • Page 23 Whisper 6, 8 and 11 – 3600RPM - Battery installation kit Included are all fittings to fit copper pipes or rubber full hoses or both Figure 21 - Base plate kit Figure 22 US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...
  • Page 24 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. Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...

  • Page 25: Diagrams & Drawings

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS 3 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS DC WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 24: DC wiring diagram. US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...

  • Page 26: 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 Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...

  • Page 27: Diagram Electronic Governor Whisper 8 And 11 3600 Rpm

    RPM of the engine, because the processor uses the 60 Hz of the AC output voltage as a reference. US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...

  • Page 28: Ac Wiring Diagram 120 - 240V / 60Hz

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS AC WIRING DIAGRAM 120 - 240V / 60HZ Figure 26: Electrical diagram 120 - 240V Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt / July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US...

  • 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. US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...

  • Page 30: Dimensions Whisper 6, 8 And 11

    CONNECTIONS WHISPER 6/8: POWERCABLES ISO 13297 annex A • exhaust: ” (40 mm) Whisper 6 – 120-240V: 4xAWG12 / 4 mm² (15ft / 5m. included) • fuel hose: 5/16” (8 mm) Whisper 6 – 120V: 3xAWG6 / 10 mm² (not included) •...
  • Page 31 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS NOTES US / WHISPER 6/8/11 / July 2009 / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt...
  • 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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