Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DCA-15SPXU4 Multiquip
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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.
DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 3 1 NO TE P A GE.
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.
DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 5 1 NO TE P A GE.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
DCA-15SPXU4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/31/11) — PAGE 15 1 NO TE P A GE.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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: ■ ■ ■ ■ .
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.
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 .
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 e.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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.
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.
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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