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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL ULTRA-SILENT SERIES MODEL DCA-25USIXF MODEL DCA-25USI2XF 60 Hz GENERATOR PARTS LIST NO. M1873400004A (DCA-25USI) PARTS LIST NO. M1873400204A (DCA-25USI2) Revision #1 (05/08/09) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com...
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DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF— PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of PAGE 2 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ 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! PAGE 4 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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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! DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 7...
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This can take several hours to burn off the accumulated unburned fuel. PAGE 8 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
■ 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. DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 9...
■ 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. PAGE 10 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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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. DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 11...
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Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burn causing serious injury or even death! PAGE 12 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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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. DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 13...
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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-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 17...
(load) is held to a minimum. Use the cable selection chart (Table 6 ) as a guide for selecting proper extension cable size. PAGE 18 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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Figure 5. Major Components e t t y l b r o t o r t y l b i t a y l b DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 19...
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(ON). the ammeter phase-selector switch. PAGE 20 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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13. Panel Light Switch- When activated, will turn on control to normal. panel light. Water Temperature Gauge – During normal operation this gauge should read between 165°~203° F. (74°~95° C). DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 21...
Five (5) Output Terminal Lugs ( U, V, W, O, Ground) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ One Main Circuit Breaker @60 amps Figure 8. Output Terminal Panel PAGE 22 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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240/120 position. Figure 12. Plastic Face Plate (UVWO Terminals) Figure 10. 120/240V Twist-Lock Auxiliary Receptacles DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 23...
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. ALWAYS turn the unit completely off before attempting to replace or handle this fuse. Figure 13. Connecting Loads PAGE 24 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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. t f electrical system may occur without this transfer switch. . t f . t f . t f t l u o r f t l o DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 25...
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AC Voltmeter Change-Over Switch to W-U and read the AC Voltmeter Gauge . Figure 17. AC Voltmeter Figure 18. AC Voltmeter Change-Over Switch Gauge (Volt reading on W-U Lug) DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 27...
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 23. Voltage Regulator Knob (139V/240V) PAGE 28 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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3. Turn the voltage regulator knob (Figure 23) clockwise to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to increase voltage output, turn counterclockwise to decrease voltage output. decrease voltage output. DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 29...
API Service Classification CG-4 API Service Classification CF-4 ACEA Specification E3 ACEA Specification E2 Table 11. Recommended Motor Oil OIL: SAE Figure 31. Internal Fuel Tank System PAGE 30 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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Figure 34. Full Fuel Tank CAUTION - REFUELING THE GENERATOR DO NOT OVER-FILL fuel system. Leave room for fuel expansion. Fuel expands when heated (Figure 35). Figure 35. Fuel Expansion DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 31...
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F - C ° F ° C ° F ° When the antifreeze is mixed with NOTE water, the antifreeze mixing ratio must be less than 50%. PAGE 32 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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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 37. Battery Connections DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 33...
Tighten terminal nuts securely to prevent load wires from slipping out. Figure 42. Pre-Heat Indicator Lamp 4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 39). CORRECT INCORRECT Figure 39. Engine Enclosure Doors PAGE 34 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ. from the generator. Figure 44. Frequency Meter (Hz) Figure 47. Ammeter (No Load) DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 35...
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Under normal 13. The generator will run until manually stopped or an operating conditions this speed is approximately 1800 abnormal condition occurs. RPM’s. Figure 50. Engine Tachometer PAGE 36 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
7. Check the engine oil, coolant and fuel levels. Replenish as necessary. DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 37...
“RED” meaning the element needs changing. After changing the air element, press the dust indicator button to reset the indicator. PAGE 38 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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Feed Pump Strainer Cleaning The strainer is incorporated in the feed pump inlet side joint bolt. Clean the strainer with compressed air and rinse it in the fuel oil. DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 39...
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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 DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 41...
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" 3 " 4 " 5 " 6 Figure 57. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence NEVER use an pneumatic air NOTE gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. PAGE 42 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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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 50 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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DCA-25USIXF— ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. (CONTINUED) ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. (DCAUSIXF ONLY) PAGE 64 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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CLAMPER ROD 0016908020 HEX, HEAD BOLT 0220300425 SEAL RUBBER 0601822794 MOTOR FAN 0016908025 HEX, HEAD BOLT 0207008000 HEX, NUT 8972309390 FAN BELT............1 ..REPLACES P/N 0602011431 DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 65...
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DCA-25USI2XF— ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. (DCAUSI2XF ONLY) PAGE 66 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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DCA-25USI2XF— ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. (CONTINUED) ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. (DCAUSI2XF ONLY) PAGE 68 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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PICK UP, TACHOMETER 0602122272 UNIT, OIL PRESSURE M9200100004 ADAPTER 0602123266 UNIT, WATER TEMPERATURE M1353800004 CLAMPER ROD 0016908020 HEX, HEAD BOLT 8972309390 FAN BELT............1 ..REPLACES P/N 0602011431 DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — 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 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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SEAL RUBBER 0228900520 SEAL RUBBER 0228900510 SEAL RUBBER 0228800520 SEAL RUBBER ..........1 ... DCA25USU 0228800510 SEAL RUBBER ..........1 ... DCA25USI2 0228100390 SEAL RUBBER 0228100320 SEAL RUBBER DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 93...
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DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF— NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY. NAME PLATE ASSY. PAGE 94 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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 96 — DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #8 (05/08/09)
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NOTE PAGE DCA-25USIXF/DCA-25USI2XF — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (05/08/09) — PAGE 97...