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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL WHISPERWATT SERIES MODEL DCA-36SPX 60 Hz GENERATOR (PARTS LIST NO. B2871300404 S/N 3798495~) Revision #1 (04/14/10) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of PAGE 2 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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NOTE PAGE DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 3...
Quantity, Part Number and Description of Each Part NOTICE 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! DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 5...
DANGER - ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS During operation of this generator, there exists the possibility of electrocution, electrical shock or burn, which can cause severe bodily harm or even DEATH! PAGE 8 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any death! Disconnection of any of these devices will void all accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized warranties. equipment modification will void all warranties. PAGE 10 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
ALWAYS make sure the generators are properly grounded to a suitable earth ground (GROUND ROD). See installation in this manual. NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground. DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 11...
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In case the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes in contact with your EYES , rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water and contact the nearest doctor or hospital to seek medical attention. PAGE 12 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burn causing serious injury or even death! DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 13...
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■ ALWAYS attach trailer’s safety chains to towing vehicle properly. ■ ALWAYS make sure the vehicle and trailer directional, backup, brake, and trailer lights are connected and working properly. PAGE 14 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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DCA-36SPX — GENERATOR DECALS The DCA-36SPX generator is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figures 2 and 3). These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below and on the preceding page show the decals as they appear on the machine.
NFPA 110, Chapter 5-4.1). DO NOT remove the metal skids on the bottom of the generator. They are to resist damage to the bottom of the generator and to maintain alignment. DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 19...
Figure 5. Major Components y l b c r i t i u y l b o r t y l b r o t o r t y l b DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 21...
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To restore power to the Output Terminal Panel , press the Terminal Lugs from overload. reset button on the overcurrent relay and place the main circuit breaker in the closed position (ON). DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 23...
E. Overspeed Shutdown – Indicates the engine is running at an unsafe speed. This is considered a major fault. Engine Running – Indicates that engine is running at a safe operating speed. DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 25...
ALL circuit breakers to the OFF position prior to starting the engine. CS-6369 TWIST-LOCK RECEPTACLES LOAD Figure 14. Over Current Relay GFCI RECEPTACLES LOAD AC OUTPUT TERMINALS GROUND LOAD NEUTRAL Figure 13. Connecting Loads PAGE 28 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
1. Connect the load wires to the Output Terminal Lugs as 120 Single Phase Connections shown in (Figure 17) 2. Turn the voltage regulator knob (Figure 18) clockwise to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to decrease voltage output. PAGE 30 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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API Service Classification CC/SE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ API Service Classification CC/SF Table 8. Recommended Motor Oil OIL: SAE ENVIRONMENTAL FUEL TANK (OPTION) Figure 21. Internal Fuel Tank System DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 31...
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ONLY! use #2 diesel fuel when refueling. Figure 25. Fuel Expansion Remove fuel cap (internal fuel tank) and fill fuel tank as shown Figure 23. Figure 23. Fueling the Generator PAGE 32 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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F - C ° F ° When the antifreeze is mixed with NOTE water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 33...
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Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. If any hose ( fuel or oil ) lines are defective replace them immediately. Figure 27. Battery Connections PAGE 34 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
Figure 40. Ammeter (Load) 13. The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs. PAGE 36 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
When running the generator in the AUTO mode, remember the generator can start up at any time without warning. NEVER attempt to perform any maintenance when the generator is in the auto mode. DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 37...
OFF (not lit). 5. Remove all loads from the generator. 6. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occured during operation. PAGE 38 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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This can be air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the reduced by keeping the tank full with diesel fuel. indicator. DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 39...
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DO NOT spill the fuel during disassembly. place on blocks so tires do not touch the ground or block Vent any air. and completely remove the tires. PAGE 40 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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Figure 43. Battery Charger & Jacket Water Heater Power Connections DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 41...
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16. Application - Indicates which units can be employed 7. Coupler - Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing. on a particular trailer. PAGE 42 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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SNUG FIT ONLY PARTS MUST ROTATE FREELY SHACKLE BOLT LOCKING NUTS OR COTTER PINS ARE PROVIDED SPRING EYE BOLT TO RETAIN NUT BOLT ASSEMBLY SHOULDER TYPE SHACKLE BOLT PAGE 44 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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" 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " 6 Figure 46. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NEVER use an pneumatic air NOTE gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 45...
Multiquip. Other entries will for sale through Multiquip. be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 54 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
1 ..0601840121 ..KNOB, RHEOSTAT 2 ..0601802149 ..FUSE, 10A Part number on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supercede/replace the P/N shown in the text NOTE pages of this book. DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 55...
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DCA-36SPX — GENERATOR ASSY. GENERATOR ASSY. PAGE 56 — DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)
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WASHER, FLAT 0012110030 HEX HEAD BOLT B051332014 FAN COVER 0600815000 0605000055 RUBBER SUSPENSION 0030012000 HEX HEAD NUT 0040012000 WASHER, LOCK 0041212000 WASHER, FLAT 0041510000 WASHER, LOCK 0042508000 WASHER. LOCK DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 57...
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RUBBER SEAL 0228800770 RUBBER SEAL 0228800470 RUBBER SEAL 0228800510 RUBBER SEAL 0228100545 RUBBER SEAL 0228100370 RUBBER SEAL 0228100165 RUBBER SEAL 0228100340 RUBBER SEAL 0228100170 RUBBER SEAL 0228100200 RUBBER SEAL DCA-36SPX— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 79...
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