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MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA-15SPX4 Operation And Parts Manual

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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL
OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
TM
WHISPERWATT
SERIES
MODEL DCA-15SPX4
60 Hz GENERATOR
Revision #0(02/17/09)
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY
THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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  • Page 1 PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL WHISPERWATT SERIES MODEL DCA-15SPX4 60 Hz GENERATOR Revision #0(02/17/09) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
  • Page 2 PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of PAGE 2 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 3 NOTE PAGE DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NOTE Troubleshooting (Generator) ..........44 change without notice Troubleshooting (Pre-Heat Lamp Codes) ......45 Explanation of Code in Remarks Column ....... 46 Suggested Spare Parts ..........47 PAGE 4 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 5: Parts Ordering Procedures

    ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ Applicable Model Number All orders are treated as Standard Orders and will ship the same day if received prior WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS! DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 5...

  • Page 6: Specifications

    . l a . 3 ( r h / . l a . 2 ( r h / e t t l e s l a t PAGE 6 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 7 FRONT VIEW U N V r e f r e t . t f Denyo . n i . n i . n i . n i . n i DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 7...

  • Page 8: Safety Message Alert Symbols

    You CAN be injured if you do not follow directions 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-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 9: Safety Message Alert Symbols

    This can take several hours to burn off the accumulated unburned fuel. DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 9...

  • Page 10: Rules For Safe Operation

    ■ Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any death! Disconnection of any of these devices will void all warranties. accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties. PAGE 10 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 11: Maintenance Safety

    ■ ALWAYS make sure the generators are properly grounded to when handleing or servicing the generator. a suitable earth ground (GROUND ROD). See installation in this manual. ■ NEVER use gas piping as an electrical ground. DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 11...
  • Page 12 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 13 All installations should be performed by a licensed electrician in accordance with all applicable laws and electrical codes. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burn causing serious injury or even death! DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 13...

  • Page 14: Rules For Safe Operation

    Chain". ■ 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-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 15 NOTE PAGE DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 15...

  • Page 16: Installation

    DCA-15SPX4 — INSTALLATION Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application PAGE 16 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 17: Installation

    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-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 17...

  • Page 18: General Information

    The generator is equipped with the state of the art " Open- Generator Delta " excitation system. The open delta system consist of The MQ Power Model DCA-15SPX4 is a 15 kW generator an electrically independent winding wound among stationary (Figure 3) that is designed as a high quality portable (requires windings of the AC output section.

  • Page 19: Major Components

    Figure 3. Major Components e t t y l b y l b r o t o r t y l b e l c y l b y l b DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 19...

  • Page 20: Generator Control Panel

    DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL OIL PRESS. BATT. LOW LEVEL BATT. LOW LEVEL PREHEAT LAMP PREHEAT LAMP WATER TEMP. INCREASE DECREASE 13 12 11 10 Figure 4. Generator Control Panel PAGE 20 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 21: Generator Control Panel

    A. Stop – The switch should be in this position anytime the unit is not in operation. This position allows removal of the key. B. Run – The switch should be in this position when the unit is in operation. DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 21...

  • Page 22: Output Terminal Panel Familiarization

    ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ L6-30R receptacle, 240V @ 30 amps ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Three Output Terminal Lugs ( U, N, V and Ground) Figure 5. Output Terminal Panel PAGE 22 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 23 SINGLE-PHASE clockwise will decrease the voltage. 120/240 VAC 50 AMP OUTPUT Figure 7. 120/240V CS6369 Twist-Lock Auxiliary Receptacle Figure 10. Voltage Regulator Control Knob DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 23...

  • Page 24: Output Terminal Panel Familiarization

    To protect the output terminals from overload, a 3-pole, 70A main circuit breaker is provided. Make sure to switch ALL circuit breakers to the OFF position prior to starting the engine. Figure 11. Connecting Loads PAGE 24 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 25 . t f . t f . t f . t f . t f . t f t l o t l u o r f t l o DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 25...

  • Page 26: Gauge Reading/Terminal Panel Connections

    Figure 16. Output Terminal Lugs 240 VAC Single Phase Connections 2. Turn the voltage regulator knob (Figure 13) clockwise to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to decrease voltage output. Figure 14. AC Voltmeter PAGE 26 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 27: Setup

    API Service Classification CC/SE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ API Service Classification CC/SF Table 8. Recommended Motor Oil WHISPERWATT MQPOWER OIL: SAE ENVIRONMENTAL FUEL TANK (OPTION) Figure 18. Internal Fuel Tank System DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 27...
  • Page 28 ONLY! use #2 diesel fuel when refueling. Figure 22. Fuel Expansion Remove fuel cap (internal fuel tank) and fill fuel tank as shown Figure 20. Figure 20. Fueling the Generator PAGE 28 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 29 F - C ° F ° When the antifreeze is mixed with NOTE water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 29...

  • Page 30: Setup

    Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. If any hose ( fuel or oil ) lines are defective replace them immediately. Figure 24. Battery Connections PAGE 30 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 31: Generator Start-Up Procedure

    4. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 29) should be 4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 26). displaying the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ. Figure 29. Frequency Meter (Hz) Figure 26. Engine Enclosure Doors DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 31...

  • Page 32: Generator Start-Up Procedure

    (Figure 33) to increase or decrease the desired voltage. Figure 32. Voltmeter Figure 33. Voltage Adjust Control Knob PAGE 32 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 33: Generator Shut-Down Procedure

    When the engine has stopped, remove key. Place key in a safe place where it will not be lost. 4. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occured during operation. DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 33...
  • Page 34 This can be air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the reduced by keeping the tank full with diesel fuel. indicator. PAGE 34 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 35  If generator is mounted on a trailer, jack trailer up and water. 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. DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 35...
  • Page 36 Figure 36. Battery Charger & Jacket Water Heater Power Connections PAGE 36 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 37 . d i DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 37...
  • Page 38 " 2 / 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 38 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 39 " 2 " 3 " 4 " 5 " 6 Figure 39. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NEVER use an pneumatic air NOTE gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 39...

  • Page 40: Generator Wiring Diagram

    DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 40. Generator Wiring Diagram PAGE 40 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 41: Engine Wiring Diagram

    DCA-15SPX4 — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 41. Engine Wiring Diagram DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 41...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting (Engine)

    PAGE 42 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting (Engine)

    . e l , t e g i t i l y , t l o i s e l z . r e DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 43...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting (Generator)

    PAGE 44 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting (Pre-Heat Lamp Codes)

    I s i s , s t i v r r o f . s r DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 45...

  • Page 46: Explanation Of Code In Remarks Column

    Multiquip. A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. PAGE 46 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 47: Suggested Spare Parts

    4 ..0601806645 ..FUSE, 10A 1 ..0601806640 ..FUSE, 65A Part number on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supercede/replace the P/N shown in the text NOTE pages of this book. DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 47...
  • Page 48 DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR ASSY. PAGE 48 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 49 8351312004 PACKING B0155400504 COVER, SUCTION 0017106016 HEX HEAD BOLT 0012810025 HEX HEAD BOLT B0155400204 COVER, FAN 0340406040 HEX HEAD BOLT 0041206000 WASHER, FLAT 7605419004 RUBBER SUSPENSION 0207010000 HEX NUT 0600815000 DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 49...
  • Page 50 DCA-15SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY. CONTROL PANEL ASSY. PAGE 50 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 51 MACHINE SCREW 0601808806 CIRCUIT BREAKER, 70A 0021005080 MACHINE SCREW 0601801122 CURRENT TRANSFORMER, AMMETER ...2 ... COC- 3 100/5A 0027105015 MACHINE SCREW 0601842304 RESISTOR, 20W 50 OHM 0027104010 MACHINE SCREW 0601820038 RECTIFIER DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 51...
  • Page 52 DCA-15SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY. CONTROL PANEL ASSY. PAGE 52 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 53 RELAY ..............1 ... REPLACES P/N 0602202566 0027105015 MACHINE SCREW 0601806640 FUSE, 65A 0601830771 SPEED CONTROL SWITCH B0214002903 CONTROL BOX 0017108020 HEX HEAD BOLT 0601820891 OVER CURRENT RELAY 0027104015 MACHINE SCREW DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 53...
  • Page 54 DCA-15SPX4 — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY. OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY. PAGE 54 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 55 0601812598 RECEPTACLE, 5-20R ........ 1 ..0601811035 RECEPTACLE, L5-30R ......1 ..0601811033 RECEPTACLE, L6-30R ......1 ..0601812565 RECEPTACLE, CS-6369 ......1 ..0027104012 MACHINE SCREW 0207004000 HEX NUT DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 55...
  • Page 56 DCA-15SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. PAGE 56 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 57 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER 8722031503 BAND, AIR CLEANER 0017108030 HEX HEAD BOLT B1374200204 BRACKET, AIR CLEANER 0016908020 HEX HEAD BOLT B1374100503 HOSE, AIR CLEANER B1374100603 HOSE AIR CLEANER 0605515001 HOSE BAND DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 57...
  • Page 58 DCA-15SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. PAGE 58 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 59 BRACKET, RESERVE TANK 0016906015 HEX HEAD BOLT 0199900500 HOSE 0605515094 HOSE BAND 0199100215 HOSE 0016906015 HEX HEAD BOLT B0304200504 ENGINE FOOT 0012410025 HEX HEAD BOLT 0605515117 HOSE BAND M9200100904 PLUG 0150000016 O-RING DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 59...
  • Page 60 DCA-15SPX4 — BATTERY ASSY. BATTERY ASSY. PAGE 60 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 61 BATTERY BAND 0805002904 BATTERY BOLT 0037808000 WING NUT 0040008000 WASHER, LOCK 0041208000 WASHER, FLAT 0845040414 TERMINAL CAP B1344200203 BATTERY FRAME B0491700004 LINING 8-1A 0314200350 RUBBER SEAL 0017108020 HEX HEAD BOLT DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 61...
  • Page 62 DCA-15SPX4 —MUFFLER ASSY. MUFFLER ASSY. PAGE 62 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 63 HEX HEAD BOLT B1334000703 EXHAUST PIPE 1732612231 GASKET ........... 1 ..REPLACES P/N 0602320153 0207008000 HEX NUT 0602325008 PIPE BAND 0341510040 HEX HEAD BOLT 0042410000 WASHER, FLAT 0207110000 HEX NUT DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 63...
  • Page 64 DCA-15SPX4 — FUEL TANK ASSY. FUEL TANK ASSY. PAGE 64 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 65 HEX HEAD BOLT 0603325013 BALL VALVE, 3/8 0602022219 HOSE JOINT 0199900220 SUCTION HOSE 0199900340 SUCTION HOSE 0199700250 RETURN HOSE 0605515094 HOSE BAND 0605515192 HOSE BAND B9312400004 RUBBER SEAL B9311400104 RUBBER SEAL DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 65...
  • Page 66 DCA-15SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY. ENCLOSURE ASSY. PAGE 66 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 67 DOOR, REAR FRAME B0445600304 WINDOW PLATE 0601851613 STOPPER 0207006015 HEX NUT 0605010230 DOOR HANDLE 0021805012 HEX NUT 0805019004 HINGE D9116000004 WASHER 0016906015 HEX HEAD BOLT B0464000902 ROOF PANEL B1494500404 LINING DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 67...
  • Page 68 DCA-15SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY. ENCLOSURE ASSY. PAGE 68 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 69 PLATE 0016906015 HEX HEAD BOLT 0019208020 HEX HEAD BOLT B0444600104 WINDOW PLATE 0027103010 MACHINE SCREW 0207003000 HEX NUT 0600500090 EMBLEM 0021106015 MACHINE SCREW B1454301004 DUCT 0207006000 HEX NUT B1454300904 DUCT DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 69...
  • Page 70 DCA-15SPX4 —RUBBER SEAL ASSY. RUBBER SEALS ASSY. PAGE 70 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 71 RUBBER SEAL 0221701035 RUBBER SEAL 0229400675 RUBBERSEAL 0229401040 RUBBER SEAL 0229200590 RUBBER SEAL 0229200255 RUBBER SEAL 0229400250 RUBBER SEAL 0229400545 RUBBER SEAL 0227500380 RUBBER SEAL 0227500080 RUBBER SEAL 0229400640 RUBBER SEAL DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 71...

  • Page 72: Nameplate And Decals

    DCA-15SPX4 — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY. NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY. PAGE 72 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)

  • Page 73: Nameplate And Decals

    DECAL : WARNING, FIRE ............1 ... B90450000 B9505000304 DECAL : WARNING, OIL REFUELING ........1 ... B90500030 1630610504 DECAL : CAUTION ..............1 ... S-1409 D9522001004 DECAL : GFCI .................2 ... D92200100 DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 73...

  • Page 74: Terms And Condition Of Sale — Parts

    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 74 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)
  • Page 75 NOTE PAGE DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 75...
  • Page 76 © COPYRIGHT 2009, MULTIQUIP INC. MQ Power 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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