MULTIQUIP WHISPERWATT Series Operation Manual page 19

GENERAL PARALLELING INFORMATION (OPTION)
Pressing the alarm silence button will stop the toggling
between the pre-alarm and the overview screen.
Once the overview screen is selected, the maintenance
interval can be reset by pressing and holding the reset
button for 10 seconds.
THREE PHASE 480V/208V PARALLEL WIRING
VIA OPTIONAL CAMLOCKS
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (USER SUPPLIED)
„ Conductor Cables
„ CAT5E Shielded Cable or Better
„ Power Distribution Panel
The following procedure is intended to assist the user with
the parallel wiring configuration for generators using the
optional camlock connector panel.
NOTICE
Only a qualified service technician or licensed
electrician with proper training should perform
this installation. Follow all shop safety rules when
performing this installation.
PREPARATION
1. Make sure generator is turned off and engine is cool.
2. Disconnect any loads connected to the generator.
3. Place the main circuit breaker in the OFF position.
4. Place the generator in an area free of dirt and debris.
Make sure it is on secure, level ground.
5. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
3Ø-480 VAC PARALLEL WIRING CONFIGURATION
Use appropriately sized cables when connecting two
generators to the power distribution panel. Refer to the NEC
handbook for correct sizing of cables. Contact a licensed
electrician for correct electrical wiring configuration.
DANGER
To prevent arcing, make sure cables are securely
tightened at the power distribution panel. The possibility
exists of the unit catching on fire, thus causing
equipment damage and severe bodily harm.
DCA400SSI4F/DCA400SSI4F3 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (04/18/22) — PAGE 19
NOTICE
When connecting load cables to the power distribution
panel, be sure to select correctly sized load cables
to handle the full load amperage of both generators
(in parallel).
3Ø-208 VAC PARALLEL WIRING CONFIGURATION
Use appropriately sized cables when connecting two
generators to the power distribution panel. Refer to the NEC
handbook for correct sizing of cables. Contact a licensed
electrician for correct electrical wiring configuration.
ETHERNET CABLE CONNECTION
1. Connect a CAT5E ethernet cable (shielded) between
port 1 on both generators as shown in Figure 6.
CAT5E PORT 1
GENERATOR 1
CAT5E ETHERNET
CABLE (SHIELDED)
CAT5E PORT 1
GENERATOR 2
Figure 6. Ethernet Cable Connection
2. Refer to Table 4 for additional ethernet port connections.
Table 4. Ethernet Cable Connections
Generator 1
Port 2
Port 1
Port 2
3. Reconnect the battery.
4. Start the generator as outlined in the start-up section
of this manual.
PORT 2
PORT 2
Generator 2
Port 1
Port 2
Port 2