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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL WHISPERWATT™ SERIES MODEL DCA45SSIU3 50HZ GENERATOR (ISUZU BB-4JG1T DIESEL ENGINE) PARTS LIST NO. M1870300904 Revision #2 (12/19/08) To fi nd the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.mqpower.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — 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! DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — 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 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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fi re out of the reach of children and unauthorized personnel. department. This information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 7...
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Damage to the engine or equipment can result if operating in speed ranges above the maximum allowable. PAGE 8 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to ALWAYS shutdown engine before transporting a level position while parked. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 9...
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NEVER grab or touch a live power cord or cable with wet hands. The possibility exists of electrical shock, electrocution or death. PAGE 10 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
NEGATIVE battery terminal before performing service on the generator. ALWAYS keep battery cables in good working condition. Repair or replace all worn cables. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 11...
25.00 in. (635 mm.) 49.21 in. (1,250 mm.) 29.05 in. (738 mm.) 35.43 in. (900 mm.) 24.21 in. (615 mm.) 29.05 in. (945 mm.) DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 13...
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They are to resist damage to the bottom of the generator and to maintain alignment. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — 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 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
When the lamp turns off, this indicates that the preheat cycle is complte and the engine will start automatically. PAGE 20 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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NOTES DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 21...
Two GFCI Circuit Breakers @ 20 amps Five Output Terminal Lugs ( U, V, W, O, Ground) Figure 6. Output Terminal Panel PAGE 22 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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These receptacles can only be accessed when the voltage selector switch is placed in the single- phase 240/120 position. Figure 8. 100/200V Twist-Lock Auxiliary Receptacles DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 23...
110A main circuit breaker is provided. Make sure to switch ALL circuit breakers to the OFF position prior to starting the engine. Figure 11. Over Current Relay Figure 10. Connecting Loads PAGE 24 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
150 ft. 100 ft. 65 ft. transfer switch. 2400 4800 125 ft. 75 ft. 50 ft. CAUTION: Equipment damage can result from low voltage DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 25...
OFF position before selecting voltage. Table 7. Voltages Available Three Phase 200V 220V 416V 440V (Switchable) Single Phase 115V 127V 240V 254V (Switchable) PAGE 26 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
AC Voltmeter Change-Over Switch to W-U and read the AC Voltmeter Gauge. Figure 14. AC Voltmeter Figure 15. AC Voltmeter Change-Over Switch Gauge DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 27...
To achieve a 3Ø 200V output the voltage selector switch Figure 19. UVWO Terminal Lugs must be in the 3Ø-240/139 position and the voltage 3Ø-220/127V Connections regulator must be adjusted to 200V.. PAGE 28 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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ALWAYS make sure that the connections to the UVWO terminals are secure and tight. The possibility of arcing exists, that could cause a fi re. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 29...
API Service Classifi cation CC/SD API Service Classifi cation CC/SE API Service Classifi cation CC/SF Table 9. Recommended Motor Oil Figure 28. Internal Fuel Tank System PAGE 30 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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ONLY use #2 diesel fuel when refueling. DO NOT OVERFILL fuel system. Leave room for fuel expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 32). Figure 32. Fuel Expansion DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 31...
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Freezing Point Vol % Anti-Freeze °C °F NOTICE When the antifreeze is mixed with water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. PAGE 32 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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Tighten all hose clamps and check hoses for leaks. Figure 34. Battery Connections If any hose (fuel or oil) lines are defective replace them immediately. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 33...
If any of the above mentioned conditions exists, shut-down the engine and correct CORRECT INCORRECT the problem. Figure 36. Engine Enclosure Doors PAGE 34 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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(290~490 kPa). Figure 48. Ammeter (Load) The generator will run until manually stopped or an abnormal condition occurs. Figure 44. Oil Pressure Gauge DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 35...
Ignition Switch (Normal) Remove all loads from the generator. Inspect entire generator for any damage or loosening of components that may have occurred during operation. PAGE 36 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
RED meaning the element needs changing or service. After changing the air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the indicator. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 37...
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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 53. Fuel Tank Cleaning PAGE 38 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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Allow engine to cool when fl ushing out radiator. Flushing the radiator while hot could cause serious burns from water or steam. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 39...
Application — Indicates which units can be employed on a particular trailer. Coupler — Type of hitch used on the trailer for towing. PAGE 40 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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Dragging Brakes Replace rubber parts Enough brake fl uid or correct fl uid? fi ll with dot 4 fl uid. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 41...
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Align wheels. Check bearing adjustment Cupping Out-of-balance. and balance tires. Wheel lockup and Avoid sudden stops when Flat Spots tire skidding. possible and adjust brakes. PAGE 42 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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90-120 16" 20-25 50-60 90-120 Figure 57. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NOTICE NEVER use an pneumatic air gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 43...
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 48 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
1....1718939010 ..SENDER, OIL SWITCH (ENGINE SIDE) NOTICE Part number on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede/replace the P/N shown in the text pages of this book. DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 49...
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 58 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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 68 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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0030006000 HEX NUT M9110100204 HINGE M9116100004 WASHER 0016908020 HEX HEAD BOLT M9310000004 BLIND PLUG M1463001802 ROOF PANEL M1493503403 ACOUSTIC SHEET 0016908020 HEX HEAD BOLT DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 69...
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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 70 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
0228800470 SEAL RUBBER 0228800510 SEAL RUBBER 0228100545 SEAL RUBBER 0228100370 SEAL RUBBER 0228100165 SEAL RUBBER 0228100340 SEAL RUBBER 0228100170 SEAL RUBBER 0228100200 SEAL RUBBER DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 73...
Multiquip’s designated receiving point. at the time of any price change. PAGE 76 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08)
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