Mq power whisperwatt generator (standard) (92 pages)
Summary of Contents for MULTIQUIP Power Ultra-Silent DCA-85USJ
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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL ULTRA-SILENT SERIES MODEL DCA-85USJ GENERATOR PARTS LIST NO. M2870400004 Revision #0 (09/17/04) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
This generator, other property, or the surrounding environment NOTE could be damaged if you do not follow instructions. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 9...
■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties. ■ Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become difficult read. PAGE 10 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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■ NEVER power cables or cords lay in wate r. ■ NEVER stand in water while AC power from the generator is being transfer to a load. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 11...
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■ DOT Requirements include the following: Connect and test electric brake operation. Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie wraps. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 13...
DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR DECALS The DCA-85USJ generator is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figures 2 & 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-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 17...
Figure 5. Major Components DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 19...
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(ON). be switched off. Voltage Regulator Control – Allows ±15% manual adjustment of the generator’s output voltage. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 21...
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Engine Running – Indicates that engine is running at controller will evaluate the fault a safe operating speed. and all major faults will shutdown the generator. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 23...
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Two (2) GFCI Circuit Breakers @ 20 amps are considered bonded grounds . ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Five (5) Output Terminal Lugs ( U, V, W, O, Ground) Figure 8. Output Terminal Panel PAGE 24 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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The over current relay is lo- cated in the control box. Figure 14. Over Current Relay PAGE 26 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
(transfer) switch . Serious damage to the building’s . t f . t f . t f electrical system may occur without this transfer switch. t l u o r f t l o DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 27...
AC Voltmeter Change-Over Switch to W-U and read the AC Voltmeter Gauge . Figure 18. AC Voltmeter Figure 19. AC Voltmeter Gauge Change-Over Switch (Volt reading on W-U Lug) DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 29...
3. Turn the voltage regulator knob (Figure 23) clockwise to position and the voltage increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to regulator must be adjusted to decrease voltage output. 208V. Figure 24. Voltage Regulator Knob (139V/240V) PAGE 30 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
3. Turn the voltage regulator knob (Figure 25) clockwise to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to decrease voltage output. decrease voltage output. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 31...
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ API Service Classification CC/SE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ API Service Classification CC/SF Table 10. Recommended Motor Oil OIL: SAE Figure 32. Internal Fuel Tank System PAGE 32 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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Figure 35. Full Fuel Tank CAUTION - REFUELING THE GENERATOR DO NOT OVER-FILL fuel system. Leave room for fuel expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 36). Figure 36. Fuel Expansion DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 33...
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F - C ° F ° When the antifreeze is mixed with NOTE water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. PAGE 34 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. If any hose ( fuel or oil ) lines are defective replace them immediately. Figure 38. Battery Connections DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 35...
3. The output terminal lugs are protected by a plastic cover. Remove this cover to gain access to the terminals. Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from slipping out. PAGE 36 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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When a load is applied, the ammeter will indicate the amount of current that the load is drawing from the generator. Figure 48. Ammeter (No Load) DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 37...
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Under normal operating conditions this speed is approximately 1800 RPM’s. Figure 53. Ammeter (Load) 17. The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs. Figure 51. Engine Tachometer Gauge PAGE 38 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 39...
Figure 55. MPEC Control Switch (Off/Reset) 5. Verify that the all status LED on the MPEC display are OFF (not lit). 6. Remove all loads from the generator. PAGE 40 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
This can be indicator. reduced by keeping the tank full with diesel fuel. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 41...
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■ ■ ■ ■ ■ If generator is mounted on a trailer, jack trailer up and place on blocks so tires do not touch the ground or block and completely remove the tires. PAGE 42 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
16. Application - Indicates which units can be employed 7. Coupler - Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing. on a particular trailer. PAGE 44 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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Incorrect toe-in. Align wheels. Check bearing adjustment Cupping Out-of-balance. and balance tires. Wheel lockup & Avoid sudden stops when Flat Spots tire skidding. possible and adjust brakes. PAGE 46 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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" 3 " 4 " 5 " 6 Figure 59. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NEVER use an pneumatic air NOTE gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 47...
NOTE last one listed indicates newest (or latest) part available. NOTE The contents of this catalog are subject to change without notice . PAGE 54 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
1 ..0602122281 ..SENDER, OIL SWITCH (ENGINE SIDE) Part number on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supercede/replace the P/N shown in the text NOTE pages of this book. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 55...
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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. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 67...
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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. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 75...
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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 76 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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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. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 79...
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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. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 81...
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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. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 83...
DCA-85USJ — NAME PLATE ASSY. NAME PLATE ASSY. PAGE 84 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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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. DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 85...
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DCA-85USJ — NAME PLATE ASSY. NAME PLATE ASSY. PAGE 86 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
Freight is at the sender’s expense. All date will be billed at the revised price. Rebates parts must be returned freight prepaid to Multiquip’s designated receiving point. PAGE 88 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04)
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FAX: 310-638-8046 310-537-3700, EXT. 279 Manufactured for Multiquip Inc. DENYO CO., LTD, JAPAN Your Local Dealer is: MQ POWER A Division of Multiquip Inc. POST OFFICE BOX 6254 CARSON, CA 90749 310-537-3700 • 800-421-1244 FAX: 310-632-2656 E-mail: mqpower@multiquip.com Internet: www.mqpower.com...