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OperatiOn and parts Manual WhisperWatt™ series MOdel dca20spxu2 60hz generatOr (isuzu BV-4le2 diesel engine) Used with MLt20 series Light towers onLy parts list nO. M1870301404 Revision #0 (01/18/13) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.mqpower.com...
1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov; or write to: 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. DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — 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! DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — 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 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
alwaYs store equipment properly when it is not being used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location out of the reach of children and unauthorized personnel DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 7...
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 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to alwaYs shutdown engine before transporting a level position while parked. DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 9...
never grab or touch a live power cord or cable with wet hands. The possibility exists of electrical shock, electrocution or death. page 10 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
alwaYs disconnect the negaTive battery terminal before performing service on the generator. alwaYs keep battery cables in good working condition. Repair or replace all worn cables. DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 11...
21.06 in. (535 mm.) 39.37 in. (1,000 mm.) 24.21 in. (615 mm.) 29.53 in. (750 mm.) 26.38 in. (670 mm.) 25.00 in. (635 mm.) DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 13...
CONNECT TO BUILDING GROUND IF APPLICABLE GROUND CABLE N I M REFERENCE 8 ’ ( NEC 250-83 (C) Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application page 14 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
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They are to resist damage to the bottom of the generator and to maintain alignment. DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 15...
(load) is held to a minimum. Use the cable selection chart (Table 6) as a guide for selecting proper extension cable size. page 16 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
6. aC voltmeter — Indicates the output voltage present at the U,O, and V Output Terminal Lugs. page 18 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
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INCREASE DECREASE AUTO MANUAL OFF/RESET LOW OIL PRESSURE HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE OVERCRANK OVERSPEED ENGINE RUNNING MOOOOO-20001Q 1000 2000 3000 Figure 5. Engine Control Panel page 20 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
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Over Crank Protection mode. If the engine engages at a speed (RPM's) that is not safe, the controller will shutdown the engine by initializing the Over Speed Protection mode. DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 21...
GFCI RECEPTACLES ACCESS DOOR LIFT TO OPEN RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL CS-6369 TWIST-LOCK AUX. POWER RECEPTACLES 120/240V, 50 AMPS Figure 6. Output Terminal Panel page 22 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
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6369) receptacles (Figure 8) provided on the output terminal panel.. Figure 10. Plastic Face Plate (Output Terminal Lugs Figure 8. 120/240V Twist-Lock Auxiliary Receptacles DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 23...
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ON/OFF switch. Do noT use the circuit breakers on the generator as a method of turning the load ON and OFF. Figure 11. Connecting Loads page 24 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
1800 3600 150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. 2400 4800 125 ft. 75 ft. 50 ft. CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 25...
Use voltage regulator adjustment knob whenever fine tuning of the output voltage is required. Figure 14. Voltage Regulator Knob page 26 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
FUEL TANK API Service Classification CC/SE FILLER NECK API Service Classification CC/SF Table 8. recommended Motor oil Figure 17. Trailer Fuel Tank DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 27...
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Do noT remove the radiator cap until the unit has completely cooled. The possibility of hot! coolant exists which can cause severe burns. page 28 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
A slack fan belt may contribute to overheating, or to insufficient charging of the battery. Inspect the fan belt for DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 29...
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CauTion Inadequate battery connections may cause poor starting of the generator, and create other malfunctions. page 30 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 24). 4. The generator’s AC-voltmeter (Figure 28) will display the generator’s output in volTs. CORRECT INCORRECT Figure 24. Engine Enclosure Doors Figure 28. Voltmeter DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 31...
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For light tower operation, refer to the MLT20 Series 9. The tachometer gauge (Figure 33) will indicate the Operation Manual (Part Number 49838). speed of the engine when the generator is operating. page 32 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
Figure 37. Main, Aux. and GFCI Circuit Breakers (OFF 2. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5 minutes with no load applied. page 34 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
After changing the air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the indicator. DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 35...
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To restart after running out of fuel, turn the switch to the on position for 15-30 seconds. Try again, if needed. Figure 40. Fuel Tank Cleaning page 36 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
Allow engine to cool when flushing out radiator. Flushing the radiator while hot could cause serious burns from water or steam. DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 37...
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Figure 42. Battery Charger and Jacket Water Heater Power Connections page 38 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
16. application — Indicates which units can be employed on a particular trailer. 7. Coupler — Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing. DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 39...
COLOR CODE WIRE COLOR WIRE COLOR BLACK BLUE WHITE BROWN YELLOW GREEN LIGHT BLUE GRAY LIGHT GREEN VIOLET ORANGE PINK Figure 48. Engine Wiring Diagram DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 45...
Multiquip. Other entries will for sale through Multiquip. be clarifi ed in the “Remarks” Column. page 48 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
1....0601840121 ..KNOB, RHEOSTAT NOTICE Part number on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede/replace the P/N shown in the text pages of this book. DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 49...
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AIR CLEANER INDICATOR 0602040552 AIR CLEANER BRACKET 0016908030 HEX HEAD BOLT M1373100303 AIR CLEANER HOSE M1373100503 AIR CLEANER HOSE 0605515139 HOSE BAND 0602022560 ADAPTER M1320300304 PACKING DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 57...
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0602122272 OIL PRESSURE UNIT M9200100004 ADAPTER 0602123275 WATER TEMPERATURE UNIT M1353800004 CLAMPER ROD 0016908020 HEX HEAD BOLT M1357300104 CLAMPER ROD 0016910020 HEX HEAD BOLT DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 59...
NUMBER WHEN ORDERING ANY PAINTED PANEL TO INDICATE COLOR OF UNIT: 1-ORANGE 5-BLACK 2-WHITE 6-CATERPILLAR YELLOW 3-SPECTRUM GREY 7-CATO GOLD 4-SUNBELT GREEN 8-RED THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED. page 60 — DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13)
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0228800525 RUBBER SEAL 0228800565 RUBBER SEAL 0228100458 RUBBER SEAL 0228100171 RUBBER SEAL 0228100351 RUBBER SEAL 0228100285 RUBBER SEAL 0228100153 RUBBER SEAL 0228100180 RUBBER SEAL DCa20spxu2 (wiTh MlT20 series) • operaTion anD parTs Manual — rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 73...