Multiquip DCA-15SPXU4 Bedienungsanleitung

P AR TS AND OPERA TION MANUAL OPERA TION MANUAL Re vision #0 (03/31/11) THIS MANU AL MUST A CCOMP ANY THE EQUIPMENT A T ALL TIMES. WHISPER W A TT TM SERIES MODEL DCA-15SPXU4 60 Hz GENERA TOR[...]

P A GE 2 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) Diesel engine exhaust and some of PR OPOSITION 65 W ARNING[...]

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P A GE 4 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) T ABLE OF CONTENTS NO TE MQ POWER DCA-15SPXU4 MQ POWER DCA-15SPXU4 MQ POWER DCA-15SPXU4 MQ POWER DCA-15SPXU4 MQ POWER DCA-15SPXU4 WHISPER WHISPER WHISPER WHISPER WHISPER W W W W W A A A A A TT TT TT TT TT TM TM TM TM TM GENERATOR GENERATOR GENERATOR GENERATOR GENERATOR Calif or [...]

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P A GE 6 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — SPECIFICA TIONS T able 1. Generator Specifications Model DCA-15SPXU4 Ty p e Re volving field, self v entilated, open protected type synchronous generator Phase Single Phase 3-Wire Standby Output 16.5 KW Prime Output 15 KW Vo l t a g e 240V/120 Freque ncy 60 Hz Sp[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 7 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — DIMENSIONS (T OP , SIDE AND FRONT) Figure 1. Dimensions WHISPERW A TT 15 MQPOWER FRONT VIEW F E D TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW Denyo B C A U N V T ABLE 3. DIMENSIONS Refere nce Letter Dimension in. (mm.) A 21.65 (550) B 20.07 ( 510) C 21.85 (555 ) D 61.02 (1,550) E 35.43 ( 90[...]

P A GE 8 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) This Owner's Manual has been developed to provide complete instructions for the safe and efficient operation of the MQ P ow er Model DCA-15SPXU4 Whisperwatt™ Generator . Bef ore using this g enerator , ensure that the operating individual has read and understands all inst[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 9 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — SAFETY MESSA GE ALERT SYMBOLS AL W A YS place the engine ON/OFF switch ( MPEC ) in the OFF/RESET position when the generator is not in use. AL W A YS wear approv ed respiratory protection. AL W A YS wear approv ed eye and hearing protection. Other impor tant message[...]

P A GE 10 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — R ULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the DCA-15SPXU4 Whisperwatt™ A C Generator . General Safety: ■ DO NO T operate or ser vice this equipment before reading this entire manual. The operator MUST BE [...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 11 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — R ULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION ■ AL W A YS be sure the operator is familiar with proper saf ety precautions and operation techniques before using generators. ■ NEVER leave the generator unattended, turn off engine when unattended. ■ Unauthorized equipment modific[...]

P A GE 12 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — R ULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Battery Safety Use the following guidelines when handling the battery: ■ The battery contains acids that can cause injur y to the ey es and skin. T o avoid eye irritation, always wear safety glasses. ■ Use well insulated glo v es w[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 13 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — R ULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION Backfeed to a utility system can cause electrocution and or property damage. NEVER connect the generators to a building's electrical system without a transfer switch or other approved device. All installations should be performed by [...]

P A GE 14 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) Check with your local county or state safety towing regulations, in addition to meeting Department of T ranspor tation ( DO T ) Safety T o wing Regulations , bef ore towing your gener ator . CA UTION - FOLLO W T O WING REGULA TIONS ■ The maximum speed for highway towing is 55[...]

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P A GE 16 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) Figure 2. T ypical Generator Grounding Application DCA-15SPXU4 — INST ALLA TION[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 17 1 Outdoor Installation Install the generator in a area that is free of debris, bystanders, and overhead obstructions. Make sure the generator is on secure level ground so that it cannot slide or shift around. Also install the generator in a manner so that the exhaust will not be dis[...]

P A GE 18 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — GENERAL INFORMA TION DCA-15SPXU4 Whisperwatt™ Series Familiarization Generator This MQ P ow er generator is a 15 kW generator (Figure 3) that is designed as a high quality por table (requires a trailer f or transpor t) power source f or telecom sites, lighting[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 19 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 3. Major Components 4 e l b a T. s t n e n o p m o C r o j a M r o t a r e n e G . O N M E T IN O I T P I R C S E D 1y l b m e s s A r e t l i F r i A 2y l b m e s s A r e l f f u M 3y l b m e s s A r o t a i d a R d n a e n i g n E 4y l b m[...]

P A GE 20 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) Figure 4. Generator Control Panel DCA-15SPXU4 — GENERA T OR CONTROL P ANEL U N V 14 A V HZ WATER TEMP. OILPRESS. BATT.LOW LEVEL BATT. LOW LEVEL DECREASE INCREASE PREHEATLAMP PREHEATLAMP 3 1 2 7 16 17 18 19 8 6 9 4 5 13 12 11 10 15[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 21 1 The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the Generator Control Panel (Figure 4). 1. Frequency Meter – Indicates the output frequency in her tz (Hz). Nor mally 60 Hz. 2. A C Ammeter – Indicates the amount of current the load is drawing from the generator per[...]

P A GE 22 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) Output T erminal Familiarization The “ Output T erminal P anel ” (Figure 5) is provided with the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ CS6369 receptacle 125/240V@ 50 amps ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Circuit Breaker @ 50 amps (CS6369 receptacle) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 120V GFCI receptacle @ 2[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 23 1 120 V A C GFCI Receptac le This120 V AC , 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R) receptacle can be used anytime the generator is in operation. Remember the load output (current) of the GFCI receptacle is dependent on the load requirements of the U , N, and V output ter minal lugs. Pressi[...]

P A GE 24 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) Figure 11. Connecting Loads Connecting Loads Loads can be connected to the generator by the Ouput T erminal Lugs or the con venience receptacles (Figure 11). Make sure to read the operation manual before attempting to connect a load to the generator . T o protect the output ter[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 25 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — LO AD APPLICA TION/MAXIMUM AMPERA GE Single Phase Load Always be sure to check the nameplate on the generator and equipment to insure the wattage, amper age, frequency , and voltage requirements are satisfactorily supplied by the generator for operating the equipme[...]

P A GE 26 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — GA UGE READING/ TERMINAL P ANEL CONNECTIONS UNV T erminal Output V oltages 240/120V output voltages can be obtained using the Output T erminal Lugs . Use the voltage regulator (VR) to either in- crease or decrease the selected voltage. Figure 16. Output T ermina[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 27 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — SETUP Figure 17. Engine Oil Dipstick When checking the engine oil, be sure to check if the oil is clean. If the oil is not clean, drain the oil by removing the oil drain plug, and refill with the specified amount of oil as outlined in the Isuzu Engine Owner's [...]

P A GE 28 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — SETUP Refueling Procedure: 1. Level T anks – Mak e sure fuel cells are lev el with the ground. F ailure to do so will cause fuel to spill from the tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 19). Figure 19. Only Fill on Level Ground ONL Y! use #2 diesel fuel wh[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 29 1 Coolant (Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/W ater) KUBO T A recommends antifreeze/summer coolant f or use in their engines, which can be purchased in concentrate (and mixed with 50% demineralized water) or pre-diluted. See the KUBO T A Engine Owner's Manual for further details. Day-t[...]

P A GE 30 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — SETUP When connecting battery do the following: 1. NEVER connect the battery cables to the battery terminals when the ignition switch is in the ON position 2. Place a small amount of battery terminal treatment compound around both batter y ter minals. This will [...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 31 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — GENERA T OR ST ART -UP PR OCEDURE The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions. AL W A YS have adequate ventilation when operating . Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel. Before Starting 1. Place the main, G.F .C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure 2[...]

P A GE 32 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — GENERA T OR ST ART -UP PR OCEDURE Figure 33. V oltage Adjust Control Knob 7. The generator's AC-voltmeter (Figure 32) will display the generator’ s output in VO L T S . If the v oltage is not within the specified tolerance, use the voltage adjustment cont[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 33 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — GENERA T OR SHUT -DO WN PROCEDURES NEVER stop the engine suddenly e xcept in an emergency . W ARNING - SHUTTING DO WN THE GENERA T OR Normal Shutdown Procedure T o shutdown the gener ator use the follo wing procedure: 1. Place both the main , GFCI, and aux. circuit[...]

P A GE 34 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — MAINTENANCE Service Daily If the engine is operating in very dusty or dry grass conditions, a clogged air cleaner will result. This can lead to a loss of pow er , e xcessiv e carbon buildup in the comb ustion chamber and high fuel consumption. Change air cleaner[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 35 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — MAINTENANCE Generator Storage For longe term storage of the generator the following is recommended:  Fill the fuel tank completely . T reat with a fuel stabilizer if necessar y .  Completely drain the oil from the crankcase and refill if necessary with fresh [...]

P A GE 36 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — MAINTENANCE T o ensure adequate star ting capability , al ways hav e power applied to the generator's internal battery char g er . NOTE Figure 36. Battery Charger & Jacket W ater Heater Po wer Connections Jac ket W ater Heater and Internal Battery Charg[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 37 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — TRAILER MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Surge Brakes Hydraulic surge brakes (Figure 37) should not require any special attention with the exception of routine maintenance such as shoe and lining replacement. Brake lines should be periodically checked for cracks, kinks, or bl[...]

P A GE 38 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) Tires/Wheels/Lug Nuts Tires and wheels are a v er y impor tant and critical components of the trailer . When specifying or replacing the trailer wheels it is impor tant the wheels, tires , and axle are properly matched. Tire W ear/Inflation Tire inflation pressure is the most i[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 39 1 NEVER use an pneumatic air gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. Figure 39. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence DCA-15SPXU4 — TRAILER MAINTENANCE NOTE Lug Nut T orque Requirements It is e xtremely impor tant to apply and maintain proper wheel mounting torque on the trailer . Be sure to [...]

P A GE 40 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) DCA-15SPXU4 — GENERA T OR WIRING DIA GRAM Figure 40. Generator Wiring Diagram[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 41 1 DCA-15SPXU4 — ENGINE WIRING DIA GRAM Figure 41. Engine Wiring Diagram[...]

P A GE 42 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T E N I G N E . 6 1 E L B A T M O T P M Y S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P N O I T U L O S . t r a t s t o n s e o d e n i g n E ? l e u f o N . l e u f h s i n e l p e R ? m e t s y s l e u f e h t n i r i A . m e t s y s d e e l B ? m e t s y s l e [...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 43 1 ) D E U N I T N O C ( G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T E N I G N E . 6 1 E L B A T M O T P M Y S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P N O I T U L O S . h t o o m s t o n s i n o i t u l o v e r e n i g n E ? y t r i d r o d e g g o l c r e t l i f l e u F . e g n a h c r o n a e l C ? d e g[...]

P A GE 44 — DCA-15SPXU4— OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (03/31/11) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, use T ab le 17 shown below f or diagnosis of the generator . If the problem cannot be remedied, consult our company's business office or service pla[...]

DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 45 1 DCA-10SPX4 — TR OUBLESHOO TING (PRE-HEA T LAMP CODES) E D O C P M A L S I S O N G A I D E R U L I A F . 8 1 E L B A T T L U A F F O N O I T A C O LS N O S A E R T L U A F E L B I S S O PN O I T A C I D N IS R I A P E R D E T S E G G U S d e e p S r e v O e n i g n E n o i t u l [...]

P AR TS AND OPERA TION MANUAL OPERA TION MANUAL Y our Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HA VE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING UNITED ST A TES Multiquip Corporate Offi ce MQ P ar ts Department 18910 Wilmington A ve . Carson, CA 90746 Contact: mq@multiquip .com T el. (800) 421-1244 F ax (800) 537-3927 800-427-1244 310[...]