Summary of Contents for MQ Power WHISPERWATT DCA-15SPX3
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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL MQ POWER Model DCA-15SPX3 WHISPERWATT GENERATOR Revision #2 (09/03/01) MULTIQUIP INC. PARTS DEPARTMENT: 18910 WILMINGTON AVE. 800-427-1244 CARSON, CALIFORNIA 90746 FAX: 800-672-7877 SERVICE DEPARTMENT: 310-537-3700 800-421-1244 800-835-2551 FAX: 310-537-3927 FAX: 310-638-8046 • E-mail:mq@multiquip.com www:multiquip.com...
ARRANTY DEP TMENT TMENT ARRANTY DEP ARRANTY DEPAR ARTMENT TMENT TMENT 800/835-2551, or 310/537-3700 FAX: 310/698-8046 MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN MAIN 800/421-1244 or 310/537-3700 FAX: 310/537-3927 DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 3...
10+ line items. Toll-free FAX: 800/6-PARTS-7 • 800-672-7877 *DISCOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE* Fax order discount and UPS special programs revised June 1, 1995 DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 5...
An explosion or fire could result causing severe bodily harm or even death. I Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel. PAGE 6 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
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Make sure power connecting cables are securely connected to the generator's output terminals, insufficient tightening of the terminal connections may cause damage to the generator and electrical shock. DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 7...
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7. In case the battery liquid (dilute sulfuric acid) comes in during transport. contact with your eyes, rinse eyes immediately with plenty of water, then contact the nearest doctor or hospital, and seek medical attention. PAGE 8 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
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, down a drain or into any water source. doctor doctor doctor and fire department fire department fire department fire department . doctor doctor fire department DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 9...
I DO NOT transport generator with fuel in tank. I ALWAYS make sure the trailer is equipped with a "Safety Chain". Figure 1. DCA-15SPX3 and Towing Trailer PAGE 10 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
16. Application - Indicates which units can be employed maximum number of pounds the trailer can carry, in- on a particular trailer. cluding the fuel cell (empty). DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 11...
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CAUTION: Figure 2. Major Suspension Components NOTE ALWAYS wear safety glasses when removing or installing force fitted parts. Failure to comply may result in serious injury. PAGE 14 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
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" 3 " 4 " 5 Figure 3. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence " 6 NOTE NEVER use an pneumatic air gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 15...
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DCA-15SPX3 —TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: LIGHTS ARE ORIENTED FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT PAGE 16 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
Machine Safety Decals The DCA-15SPX3 generator is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below and on the preceding pages show these decals as they appear on the machine.
The basic controls and indicators for the DCA-15SPX3 generator are addressed on the following pages. PAGE 20 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
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DCA-15SPX3 — CONTROL PANEL Figure 6. Control Panel PAGE 24 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
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20 amps. 11. 120VAC Receptacle (GFCI)- Provides 120 VAC single phase output voltage, normally used for small power tools that do not exceed 20 amps. DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 25...
Figure 7. GFCI Test Button 15 kW in prime output. Maximum Amps The generator will provide a maximum total amps of 62.5. Do not exceed the maximum allowed amperage! PAGE 26 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
DCA-15SPX3 — OUTPUT TERMINAL INFORMATION Figure 8. Receptacle Location on Generator Figure 9. Receptacle Details DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 27...
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Figure 11. Hard Wire Hookup for 120 Volt for 240 Volt NOTE When using plural single phase voltages, make sure to balance the load on each of the single phase legs. PAGE 28 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
DO NOT cover ventilation areas on the enclosure. Covering the ventilation grids will cause the engine to overheat. PAGE 30 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
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, the antifreez e mixing r atio m be less than 50%. be less than 50%. be less than 50%. be less than 50%. be less than 50%. PAGE 34 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
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Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. If any hose (fuel or oil) lines are defective replace them Figure 15. Battery Connections immediately. DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 35...
(transfer) switch. Serious injury or death may result without this transfer switch. i t c c i r , s r r t c i v e i t a PAGE 36 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
G.F.C .C .C .C .C.I. .I. .I. .I. .I. circuit breakers (Figure 16) to the main main “OFF” position prior to starting the engine. CIRCUIT BREAKER CIRCUIT BREAKER MAIN GFCI RECEPTACLE Figure 16. Main and GFCI Circuit Breakers DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 37...
5 minutes). Then turn the key to the right until the engine starts. Release the key to the 'run' mode (Figure 22). Figure 25. Ammeter (No Load) Figure 22. Ignition Switch (START) PAGE 38 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
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Figure 27. Ammeter (Load) 13. The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs. DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 39...
Securely fasten the fuel strainer cap so that fuel will not leak. Check the fuel strainer every 200 hours of operation or once a month. PAGE 40 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
The contents of this parts catalog are subject to change without notice. subject to change without notice. subject to change without notice. subject to change without notice. subject to change without notice. PAGE 48 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
5 -BLACK 1- ORANGE 6 -CATERPILLAR YELLOW 2- WHITE 7 -CATO GOLD 3 -SPECTRUM GRAY 8 -RED 4 -SUNBELT GREEN THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED. DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 65...
COLOR OF UNIT: 5 -BLACK 1-ORANGE 6 -CATERPILLAR YELLOW 2-WHITE 7 -CATO GOLD 3 -SPECTRUM GRAY 8 -RED 4 -SUNBELT GREEN THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED. DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 67...
RUBBER SEAL 0229400895 RUBBER SEAL 0229200650 RUBBER SEAL 0220400650 RUBBER SEAL 0227600895 RUBBER SEAL 0229400265 RUBBER SEAL 0229400550 RUBBER SEAL 0229200580 RUBBER SEAL 0229200245 RUBBER SEAL DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 69...
0112350825 BOLT 0112350828 BOLT 1920204460 OIL SEAL 1901304040 MAIN BEARING CASE ASSY. 1901304050 MAIN BEARING CASE ASSY. 1901304060 MAIN BEARING CASE ASSY. 1560104560 BEARING CASE BOLT DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 81...
SIDE METAL ........2 ..STD 1920223970 SIDE METAL ........2 ..+ 0.20 M M 1920223980 SIDE METAL ........2 ..+ 0.40 M M 1920204140 OIL SEAL DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 93...
FILTER CUP ASSY. 110*# 1687388430 FUEL LABEL ........1 ..INCLUDES ITEMS W/# 120* 1552143160 FILTER ELEMENT 130* 0481150650 O RING 140* 1552143930 SPRING 150* 0481100160 O RING DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01) — PAGE 129...
RMA. products on the face hereof. A copy of the Return Material Authorization must accompany the return shipment. PAGE 130 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
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