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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL WHISPERWATT™ SERIES MODEL DCA800SSK2 60HZ GENERATOR (STD.) (KOMATSU SAA6D170E-3 DIESEL ENGINE) PARTS LIST NO. C5871301004 Revision # (09/03/09) To fi nd the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.mqpower.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
18883274236 (TTY: 18004249153), go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov; or write Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20590 You can also obtain information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safecar.gov. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 3...
All orders are treated as Standard Orders and will ship the same day if received prior to 3PM PST. WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS! DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 5...
CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE INJURY. NOTICE Addresses practices not related to personal injury. PAGE 6 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children and unauthorized personnel DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 7...
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NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, local Health and Safety Administrator. muffl er or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing equipment. PAGE 8 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting a level position while parked. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 9...
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NEVER grab or touch a live power cord or cable with wet hands. The possibility exists of electrical shock, electrocution or death. PAGE 10 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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NEGATIVE battery terminal before performing service on the generator. ALWAYS keep battery cables in good working condition. Repair or replace all worn cables. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 11...
240.54 in. (6110 mm.) 29.53 in. (750 mm.) 98.43 in. (2500 mm.) 39.37 in. (1000 mm.) 76.77 in. (1950 mm.) 32.68 in. (830 mm.) DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 13...
They are to resist damage to the bottom of the generator and to maintain alignment. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 15...
(load) is held to Water Heater (Optional) a minimum. Use the cable selection chart (Table 6) as a guide for selecting proper extension cable size. PAGE 16 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
Panel Light Switch — When activated will turn on control panel light. Voltage Regulator Control — Allows ±15% manual adjustment of the generator’s output voltage. PAGE 18 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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The engine temperature is detected using variable resistive values from the temperature sending unit. This is considered a major fault. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 19...
Charging Ammeter Gauge — Indicates the current being supplied by the engine’s alternator which provides current for generator’s control circuits and battery charging system. PAGE 20 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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NOTES DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 21...
Eight (8) Output Terminal Lugs ( U, V, W, O, Ground) Terminal legs “O” and “Ground” are considered bonded grounds. Figure 6. Output Terminal Panel PAGE 22 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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The over current relay is located in the control box. Figure 8. Voltage Regulator Control Knob Figure 10. Over Current Relay DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 23...
150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. transfer switch. 2400 4800 125 ft. 75 ft. 50 ft. CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage PAGE 24 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
W and U terminals as indicated on the AC Voltmeter Gauge (Figure 14). Figure 14. AC Voltmeter Gauge Figure 13. AC Voltmeter ChangeOver Switch (Volt reading on WU Lug PAGE 26 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
ALWAYS make sure that the connections to the UVWO Connections terminals are secure and tight. The possibility of arcing exists, that could cause a fi re. PAGE 28 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
API Service Classifi cation CC/SD API Service Classifi cation CC/SE API Service Classifi cation CC/SF Table 9. Recommended Motor Oil Figure 27. Internal Fuel Tank System DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 29...
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ONLY use #2 diesel fuel when refueling. DO NOT OVERFILL fuel system. Leave room for fuel expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 31). Figure 31. Fuel Expansion PAGE 30 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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Freezing Point Vol % AntiFreeze °C °F NOTICE When the antifreeze is mixed with water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 31...
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Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. Figure 33. Battery Connections If any hose (fuel or oil) lines are defective replace them immediately. PAGE 32 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 38). 35) is lit (ON). CORRECT INCORRECT Figure 35. Main Circuit Breaker OFF Lamp Figure 38. Engine Enclosure Doors DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 33...
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When a load is applied, the ammeter will indicate the amount of current that the load is Figure 43. Engine Speed Switch (High) drawing from the generator. PAGE 34 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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1800 RPM’s. Figure 55. Ammeter (Load) The generator will run until manually stopped or an Figure 51. Engine Tachometer Gauge abnormal condition occurs. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 35...
When the MPEC control switch is placed in the AUTO position, the engine glow plugs will be warmed and the engine will start automatically. PAGE 36 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
Battery Switch (OFF) Remove all loads from the generator. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occurred during operation. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 37...
RED meaning the element needs changing or service. After changing the air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the indicator. PAGE 38 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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To restart after running out of fuel, turn the switch to the “ON” position for 1530 seconds. Try again, if needed. Figure 63. Fuel Tank Cleaning DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 39...
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Allow engine to cool when fl ushing out radiator. Flushing the radiator while hot could cause serious burns from water or steam. PAGE 40 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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Figure 65. Battery Charger and Jacket Water Heater Power Connections DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 41...
Application — Indicates which units can be employed on a particular trailer. Coupler — Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing. PAGE 42 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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The brake controller is not the same breakaway brake system that may be equipped on the trailer. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 43...
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Align wheels. Check bearing adjustment Cupping Outofbalance. and balance tires. Wheel lockup and Avoid sudden stops when Flat Spots tire skidding. possible and adjust brakes. PAGE 44 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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90120 16" 2025 5060 90120 Figure 68. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NOTICE NEVER use an pneumatic air gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 45...
Magnetic pick up out of adjustment? Adjust magnetic pick up. Loss of MPU light(s) or on. Magnetic pick up dirty? Clean magnetic pick up. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 51...
— To clear the display after a fault or abnormal parameter has occured, press and hold this button for one second. This will reset the display. PAGE 52 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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NOTES DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 53...
Multiquip. Other entries will for sale through Multiquip. be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 54 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
1....6216849140 ..SENSOR ASSY., COOLANT TEMPERATURE NOTICE Part number on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede/replace the P/N shown in the text pages of this book. DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09) — PAGE 55...
RUBBER SEALS ASSY. PAGE 104 — DCA800SSK2 60 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/03/09)
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