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- Page 1 OPEratiOn ManuaL ® MODEL SG1400C3 3-POSitiOn SwitCh/ParaLLELinG 1400 aMP StuDiO GEnEratOr (CuMMinS QSB7-G5 DiESEL EnGinE) Revision #0 (10/05/11) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.mqpower.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES. EE55916...
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Page 2: Proposition 65 Warning
PrOPOSitiOn 65 warninG Diesel engine exhaust and some of page 2 — Sg1400C3 STudio generaTor • operaTion manual — rev. #0 (10/05/11) -
Page 3: Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Multiquip at 1-800-421-1244. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
taBLE Of COntEntS SG1400C3 Studio Generator Proposition 65 Warning ........... 2 Reporting Safety Defects ......... 3 Table Of Contents ............ 4 Parts Ordering Procedures ........5 Safety Information ..........6-11 Specifications ............12 Dimensions ............13 Installation ............14-15 General Information .......... 16-18 Generator Major Components ...... -
Page 5: Parts Ordering Procedures
, 2006 Order via Internet (Dealers Only) Best Deal! If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip. com. ■ View Parts Diagrams ■ Order Parts To obtain an MQ Account, contact your District Sales Manager for more information. -
Page 6: Safety Information
SafEty infOrMatiOn Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the Potential hazards associated with the operation of this entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with understand the safety messages and operating instructions safety messages. -
Page 7: General Safety
SafEty infOrMatiOn general SaFeTY „ never use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by MQ Power for this equipment. Damage CauTion to the equipment and/or injury to user may result. „ never operate this equipment without proper protective „ alWaYS know the location of the nearest clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, fi re extinguisher. -
Page 8: Engine Safety
SafEty infOrMatiOn engine SaFeTY NOTICE danger „ never run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter „ The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon frequently to prevent engine malfunction. -
Page 9: Towing Safety
SafEty infOrMatiOn Fuel SaFeTY „ Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross danger vehicle weight rating.” „ do noT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible „... -
Page 10: Electrical Safety
SafEty infOrMatiOn eleCTriCal SaFeTY „ Make sure power cables are securely connected to the generator’s output receptacles. Incorrect connections danger may cause electrical shock and damage to the generator. „ do noT touch output terminals during operation. Contact with output terminals NOTICE during operation can cause electrocution, „... -
Page 11: Safety Information
SafEty infOrMatiOn BaTTerY SaFeTY environmenTal SaFeTY danger NOTICE „ do noT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the „ Dispose of hazardous waste properly. battery will explode. Examples of potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters. „... -
Page 12: Specifications
SPECifiCatiOnS Table 1. generator Specifications model SG1400C3 Revolving field, self ventilated, Type open protected type synchronous generator armature Connection 12-Lead WYE no of poles prime output 200 kVA voltage 120/240 V 1Ø voltages 120/208 V and 277/480 V 3Ø Frequency 60 Hz voltage regulation ±1%... -
Page 13: Dimensions
DiMEnSiOnS TOP VIEW Figure 1. Dimensions SIDE VIEW Table 4. dimensions reference dimensions reference dimensions letter in. (mm) letter in. (mm) 90 (2,286) 130 (3,302) 115 (2,921) 22.5 (571) FRONT VIEW 23 (584) 96 (2,438) Chrome Wheels 24 (610) 27 (686) AC VO LTS AC AMPERES AC AMPERES... -
Page 14: Installation
inStaLLatiOn GENERATOR GROUND ROD GROUND LUG FOR EARTH GROUND NOTE: GROUND LUG MUST CONNECT TO GROUND CABLE BE INSTALLED BY USER. BUILDING GROUND 8 FT. MINIMUM REFERENCE NEC 250-52(C) Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application page 14 — Sg1400C3 STudio generaTor • operaTion manual — rev. #0 (10/05/11) - Page 15 inStaLLatiOn ouTdoor inSTallaTion generaTor grounding Install the generator in a area that is free of debris, To guard against electrical shock and possible damage to bystanders, and overhead obstructions. Make sure the the equipment, it is important to provide a good earTH generator is on secure level ground so that it cannot slide ground.
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Page 16: General Information
In keeping with Multiquip's policy of constantly improving The regulator provides voltage to the exciter resulting in its products, the specifications quoted herein are subject a build-up of generator terminal voltage. - Page 17 GEnEraL infOrMatiOn Fuel Tank interior lighting This generator can be equipped with a 150 gallon (567 The interior lighting system is distributed throughout the liters) fuel tank located beneath the trailer deck. The tank interior. There are three separate lighting fixtures. Two is made of steel (baffled).
- Page 18 GEnEraL infOrMatiOn intelivision 5 „ Switches And Operating Controls ™ digital Controller • Run / Off / Auto / Load Test Buttons The InteliVision 5 Digital Controller provides monitoring • Decrement / Increment / Previous and fault detection capability of all engine and generator (Exit) /Next (Enter) Program Buttons operating parameters.
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Page 20: Generator Major Components
GEnEratOr MaJOr COMPOnEntS Figure 3. Major Components page 20 — Sg1400C3 STudio generaTor • operaTion manual — rev. #0 (10/05/11) - Page 21 GEnEratOr MaJOr COMPOnEntS Inside Housing Figure 3. Major Components Table 5. generator major Components iTem iTem iTem deSCripTion deSCripTion deSCripTion Muffler Hydraulic Oil Sight Gauge Rain Door Intake Vent Air Filter Fuel Priming Pump Switch Control Box Hydraulic Cylinders Fuel-Water Separator Camlok Panel Coolant Overflow Bottle Hydraulic Actuator Manifold...
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Page 22: Basic Engine Components
BaSiC EnGinE COMPOnEntS Figure 4. Basic Engine Components Table 6. Basic engine Components iTem no. deSCripTion Oil Filler Cap Alternator Oil Filter Starter Oil Drain Plug Belt Water Pump Oil Dipstick Fuel Filter Fuel Rail Turbocharger page 22 — Sg1400C3 STudio generaTor • operaTion manual — rev. #0 (10/05/11) - Page 23 BaSiC traiLEr COMPOnEntS Figure 5. Basic Trailer Components The definitions below describe the controls and functions 10. license plate lights — Illuminates license plate. of the Trailer (Figure 6). 11. axle — Tandemum axle, Gross Axle Weight Rating 1. pintle eye Coupler — Adjustable 3-inch eye coupler (GAWR) 6,000 lbs.
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Page 24: Control Panel
COntrOL PanEL Figure 6. Control Panel The definitions below describe the controls and functions 10. Controller power Switch — Provides power to engine of the Control Panel (Figure 6). controller. 11. light Switch — In the up position, turns on exterior 1. -
Page 25: Camlok/Voltage Output Panel
CaMLOk/vOLtaGE OutPut PanEL GREEN WHITE BLUE BLACK Figure 7. Camlok/Voltage Output Panel The definitions below describe the controls and functions 7. 120 vaC output receptacles — These 15-amp of the Camlok/Voltage Output Panel (Figure 7). receptacles provide 120 VAC output. The maximum allowable combined amps (both receptacles) is 25 amps 1. -
Page 26: Circuit Breaker Panel
CirCuit BrEakEr PanEL Test Electronic Trip Unit Instantaneous Trip Setting - Amps A — 500 E — 1250 Push to Trip B — 600 F — 1500 450 AMP C — 800 G — 2000 LONG — INST. D — 1000 H —... -
Page 27: Digital Controller
DiGitaL COntrOLLEr Figure 9. Digital Controller ConTrol BuTTonS Refer to Figure 9 for location of controls and indicators. 1. STaTuS led — Indicates status of the controller. 11. STarT Button — Press button to go idle mode (about Lights green when the controller is running. an hour) then generator starts. -
Page 28: Load Application/Generator Output
LOaD aPPLiCatiOn/GEnEratOr OutPut Single pHaSe load THree pHaSe load Always be sure to check the nameplate on the generator When calculating the power requirements for 3-phase and equipment to insure the wattage, amperage, frequency, power use the following equation. and voltage requirements are satisfactorily supplied by the generator for operating the equipment. -
Page 29: Generator Outputs
GEnEratOr OutPutS generaTor ouTpuT volTageS generator amperage Table 10 shows the maximum amps the generator can A wide range of voltages are available to supply voltage for many different applications. Voltages are selected by using provide. do noT exceed the maximum amps as listed. the voltage selector switch (Figure 10). -
Page 30: Inspection/Setup
inSPECtiOn/SEtuP main CirCuiT BreaKer Fuel CHeCK danger The generator is equipped with a 3-pole, 600-amp circuit breaker to protect the camlok receptacles from overload. Fuel spillage on a hot engine can cause Make sure that the main circuit breaker is in the oFF a fire or explosion. - Page 31 inSPECtiOn/SEtuP 1. Place the generator level with the ground. Failure to do so will cause fuel to spill from the tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 12). DO NOT fill on unlevel ground Figure 14. Full Fuel Tank Level Ground Level Ground CauTion Figure 12.
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Page 32: Air Cleaner
inSPECtiOn/SEtuP CoolanT (anTiFreeze/Summer CoolanT) Cleaning THe radiaTor Cummins recommends antifreeze/summer coolant, for use The engine may overheat if the radiator fins become in their engines, which can be purchased in concentrate (and overloaded with dust or debris. Periodically clean the mixed with 50% demineralized water) or pre-diluted. - Page 33 inSPECtiOn/SEtuP BaTTerY When connecting the battery do the following: 1. Place a small amount of battery terminal treatment This unit is of negative ground. do noT connect in reverse. compound around both battery terminals. This will Always maintain battery fluid level between the specified ensure a good connection and will help prevent marks.
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Page 34: Startup
StartuP BeFore STarTing FUEL VALVES IN PRIME MODE CauTion The engine’s exhaust contains harmful emissions. alWaYS have adequate ventilation when operating. 1. Place the Control Power switch (Figure 18) on the digital control panel in the up position (ON). ON (UP) Figure 21. -
Page 35: Startup
StartuP 6. If unit is to be used in parallel with another unit, 4. To bypass idle mode, press the STarT button again. interconnect the units. Interconnect the output buses The generator should go to full speed. with suitable power cables to carry full load capacity. NOTICE Special male-to-male Camlok cables will be needed. -
Page 36: Emergency Shutdown Procedure
StartuP 9. If paralleling to another unit and the bus was already 1. Press the GCB control button on the controller energized from another unit (BUS HOT light already (Figure 30) to open circuit breaker. on), pressing to close GCB button once would initiate a synchronizing mode. -
Page 37: Protective Devices
PrOtECtivE DEviCES proTeCTive deviCeS After automatic shutdown, always inspect the generator and eliminate any problems that might have caused the Protection devices and emergency stop devices are shutdown before attempting to restart the generator. designed as standard components for protection of the When ready to restart, check and make sure that no generator against trouble during operation. -
Page 38: Maintenance
MaintEnanCE Use Table 14 as a general maintenance guideline when servicing your engine. For more detail engine maintenance information, refer to the engine owner’s manual supplied with your engine. Table 14. engine maintenance Schedule inTerval 250 HourS 500 HourS 1000 HourS 2000 HourS 5000 HourS deSCripTion... -
Page 39: General Inspection
MaintEnanCE general inSpeCTion NOTICE Prior to each use, the generator should be cleaned and The air filter should be changed more frequently in inspected for deficiencies. Check for loose, missing or dusty operating conditions. damaged nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Also check for If the engine is operating in very dusty or dry grass fuel, oil, and coolant leaks. -
Page 40: Generator Storage
MaintEnanCE Fuel TanK inSpeCTion FluSHing ouT radiaTor and replaCing CoolanT In addition to cleaning the fuel tank, the following Warning components should be inspected for wear: Allow engine to cool before flushing out „ rubber Suspension — look for signs of wear or radiator. - Page 41 MaintEnanCE The following trailer maintenance guidelines are intended 6. Replace the adjusting-hole cover. to assist the operator in preventive maintenance. 7. Repeat the above procedure on all brakes. Trailer BraKeS 8. Lower the trailer to the ground. Properly functioning brake shoes and drums are essential Check the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir at least to ensure safety.
- Page 42 MaintEnanCE Warning Failure to maintain proper fluid level in the actuator may result in loss of braking action which could cause severe property damage, injury or death. Periodically check the actuator mounting fasteners for damage or loosening. Inspect the actuator for worn or damaged parts.
- Page 43 MaintEnanCE „ After removing the dust cap, cotter pin, spindle nut and danger spindle washer, remove the hub to inspect the bearings for wear and damage. Improper weld repair will lead to early failure of the trailer structure and can cause serious injury or death. „...
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Page 44: Troubleshooting (Generator)
trOuBLEShOOtinG (GEnEratOr) Troubleshooting (generator) Symptom possible problem Solution AC Voltmeter defective? Check output voltage using a voltmeter. Is wiring connection loose? Check wiring and repair. No Voltage Output Is voltage regulator defective? Replace if necessary. Defective Rotating Rectifier? Check and replace. Defective Exciter Field? Check and replace. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting (Engine)
trOuBLEShOOtinG (EnGinE) Troubleshooting (Engine) Symptom Possible Problem Solution No Fuel reaching injection pump? Add fuel. Check entire fuel system. Defective fuel pump? Replace fuel pump. Fuel filter clogged? Replace fuel filter and clean tank. Faulty fuel supply line? Replace or repair fuel line. Check piston, cylinder and valves. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting (Controller)
trOuBLEShOOtinG (COntrOLLEr) Troubleshooting (intelivision 5 Controller) Symptom possible problem Solution Wrong Display HW SW and HW mismatch? Correct firmware has to be programmed. Invalidate configuration table Controller configuration has to be reprogrammed or Configuration table is invalid? Error upgraded. Unsupported controller Error Controller is not supported? Controller upgrade necessary. -
Page 47: Trailer Guidelines
traiLEr GuiDELinES The following guidelines are intended to assist the operator „ Shift your automatic transmission into a lower gear for in the operation and handling of a trailer. city driving. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when „... - Page 48 traiLEr GuiDELinES driving CondiTionS for the use of your trailer. Again, be sure your hitch and tow vehicle are rated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of When towing a trailer, you will have decreased acceleration, your trailer. increased stopping distance, and increased turning radius Warning (which means you must make wider turns to keep from hitting curbs, vehicles, and anything else that is on the...
- Page 49 traiLEr GuiDELinES inoperaBle BraKeS, ligHTS or mirrorS Drive slowly at fi rst, 5 mph or so, and turn the wheel to get the feel of how the tow vehicle and trailer combination Be sure that the brakes and all of the lights on your trailer responds.
- Page 50 traiLEr GuiDELinES To determine the “empty” or “net” weight of your trailer, weigh it on an axle scale. To fi nd the weight of the trailer using an axle scale, you must know the axle weights of your tow vehicle without the trailer coupled. Some of the trailer weight will be transferred from the trailer to the tow vehicle axles, and an axle scale weighs all axles, including the tow vehicle axles.
- Page 51 traiLEr GuiDELinES emergenCY FlareS and Triangle reFleCTorS Ball HiTCH Coupler It is wise to carry these warning devices even if you are A ball hitch coupler (Figure C) connects to a ball that is not towing a trailer. It is particularly important to have these located on or under the rear bumper of tow vehicle.
- Page 52 traiLEr GuiDELinES or is worn, the trailer can come loose from the tow vehicle the trailer tongue. Wood or concrete blocks may also and may cause death or serious injury. be used. THE TOW VEHICLE, HITCH AND BALL MUST HAVE A Coupling the Trailer to the Tow vehicle (Ball Coupler) RATED TOWING CAPACITY EQUAL TO OR GREATER „...
- Page 53 traiLEr GuiDELinES Breakaway Brake System NOTICE If the coupler or hitch fails, a properly connected and Overloading can damage the tongue jack. do noT working breakaway brake system (Figure F) will apply the use the tongue jack to raise the tow vehicle more than hydraulic brakes on the trailer.
- Page 54 traiLEr GuiDELinES Connecting Trailer lights pinTle HiTCH Coupler Connect the trailer lights to the tow vehicle’s electrical A pintle eye coupler (Figure G) connects to a pintle-hook system using the electric connectors at the front of the hitch that is located on or under the rear bumper of the tow trailer (tongue).
- Page 55 traiLEr GuiDELinES the ball andcoupler system. All bent or broken coupler parts Warning must be replaced before towing the trailer. A defective pintle hitch not properly fastened can result THE TOW VEHICLE, PINTLE HITCH AND PINTLE in uncoupling, leading to death or serious injury. COUPLER MUST HAVE A RATED TOWING CAPACITY Be sure the pintle hook is securly tighten to the tow EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN THE TRAILER gross...
- Page 56 traiLEr GuiDELinES Tire SaFeTY Lug nuts are also prone to loosen after first being assembled. When driving a new trailer (or after wheels unsafe Tires, lug nuts or Wheels have been remounted), check to make sure they are tight after the fi rst 10, 25 and 50 miles of driving and before Trailer tires and wheels are more likely to fail than car tires each tow thereafter.
- Page 57 traiLEr GuiDELinES determining load limit of Tow vehicle There is a vehicle placard (Figure I) located in the same location as the certifi cation label described above. This Step 1. placard provides tire and loading information. In addition, this placard will show a statement regarding maximum Locate the statement, “The combined weight of occupants cargo capacity.
- Page 58 traiLEr GuiDELinES m+S: The “M+S” or “M/S” indicates that the tire has Use the information contained in this section to make tire safety a regular part of your vehicle maintenance routine. some mud and snow capability. Most radial tires have Recognize that the time you spend is minimal compared these markings;...
- Page 59 traiLEr GuiDELinES uniform Tire Quality grading Standards (uTQgS) load range: This information identifi es the tire’s load- carrying capabilities and its infl ation limits. Treadwear number: This number indicates the tire’s Tire Safety Tips wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it should take for the tread to wear down.
- Page 60 traiLEr GuiDELinES Table B below will help pinpoint the causes and solutions NOTICE of tire wear problems. never use an pneumatic air gun to tighten wheel Table B. Tire Wear Troubleshooting lug nuts. Wear pattern Cause Solution Over-tightening lug nuts will result in breaking the studs Adjust pressure to particular or permanently deforming the mounting stud holes in Center Wear...
- Page 61 traiLEr GuiDELinES Replace any broken or burned-out lamps as necessary. Table C. Tire Torque requirements Check the wire harness for cuts, fraying or other damage. First pass Second pass Third pass If it needs replacing, contact your dealer. Wheel Size FT-lBS FT-lBS FT-lBS...
- Page 62 © COPYRIGHT 2011, MULTIQUIP INC. Multiquip Inc, the MQ logo and the MQ Power logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and used with permission.
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