Multiquip MQ Power Whisperwatt 60 Hz Generator DCA-100SSVU User Manual

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALRevision #0 (11/05/07)THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANYTHE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.WHISPERWATTTM SERIESMOD

PAGE 10 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe following safety guidelines should

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 111DCA-100SSVU — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONPOWERCORD(POWER ON)WETHANDSDuring operat

PAGE 12 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBattery SafetyUse the following guideli

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 131Emergencies ALWAYS know the location of thenearest fire extinguisher. ALWAYS

PAGE 14 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)The DCA-100SSVU generator is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figures

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 151DCA-100SSVU — GENERATOR DECALSFigure 3. Generator Decals (Cont inued)

PAGE 16 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)Figure 4. Typical Generator Grounding ApplicationDCA-100SSVU — INSTALLATION

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 171Outdoor InstallationInstall the generator in a area that is free of debris,bys

PAGE 18 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — GENERAL INFORMATIONDCA-100SSVU Whisperwatt™ Series Familiarizat

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 191DCA-100SSVU — MAJOR COMPONENTSFigure 5. Major Components4elbaT. stnenopmoCroja

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DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 211DCA-100SSVU — GENERATOR CONTROL PANELThe definitions below describe the contro

PAGE 22 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)Figure 7. Engine Operating PanelDCA-100SSVU — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 231DCA-100SSVU — ENGINE OPERATING PANELThe definitions below describe the control

PAGE 24 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)Output Terminal FamiliarizationThe “Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure 8) is pr

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 251100 VAC GFCI ReceptaclesThere are two 120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R

PAGE 26 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)Figure 13. Connecting LoadsConnecting LoadsLoads can be connected to the gen

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 271DCA-100SSVU — LOAD APPLICATIONSingle Phase LoadAlways be sure to check the nam

PAGE 28 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)GFCI Receptacle Load CapabilityThe load capability of the GFCI receptacles is

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 291DCA-100SSVU — GAUGE READINGHow to Read the Output Terminal Gauges.The gauges a

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 31© COPYRIGHT 2007, MULTIQUIP INC.MQ Power Inc, Ultra-Silent series, and the MQ P

PAGE 30 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)Figure 22. Voltage Selector Switch 240/139VThree-Phase PositionDCA-100SSVU —

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 311Figure 28. Output Terminal Lugs480/277V Three Phase Connections2. Connect the

PAGE 32 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — SETUPFigure 30. Engine Oil DipstickWhen checking the engine oil

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 331DCA-100SSVU — SETUPRefueling Procedure:1. Level Tanks – Make sure fuel cells a

PAGE 34 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)Coolant (Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/Water)VOLVO recommends VOLVO antifreeze/su

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 351DCA-100SSVU — SETUPWhen connecting battery do the following:1. NEVER connect t

PAGE 36 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)4. Verify that the Engine Runningstatus LED on the MPEC unit(Figure 44) is O

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 371DCA-100SSVU — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)Figure 47. Voltage Adjust C

PAGE 38 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)1. Perform steps 1 through 5 in the Before Starting section.2. Place the eng

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 391Normal Shutdown ProcedureTo shutdown the generator use the following procedure

PAGE 4 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecification and partnumber are subject tochange without not

PAGE 40 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — MAINTENANCEService DailyIf the engine is operating in very dust

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 411DCA-100SSVU — MAINTENANCEGenerator StorageFor longe term storage of the genera

PAGE 42 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — MAINTENANCETo ensure adequate startingcapability, always have p

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 431DCA-100SSVU — TRAILER MAINTENANCE8. Tire Size - Indicates the diameter of the

PAGE 44 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — TRAILER MAINTENANCEHydraulic Surge BrakesHydraulic surge brakes

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 451Tires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires and wheels are a very important and criticalcompone

PAGE 46 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)NEVER use an pneumatic airgun to tighten wheel lug nuts.Figure 61. Wheel Lug

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 471DCA-100SSVU — TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 62. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring D

PAGE 48 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 63. Generator Wiring Diagram

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 491DCA-100SSVU — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 64. Engine Wiring Diagram

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 51MQPOWERA Division of Multiquip Inc.POST OFFICE BOX 6254CARSON, CA 90749310-537-

PAGE 50 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenanc

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 511DCA-100SSVU — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE CONTROLLER)Practically all breakdowns ca

PAGE 52 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 531DCA-100SSVU — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTSPart number on this Suggested Spare Parts l

PAGE 54 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 551DCA-100SSVU — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.NO PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARK1

PAGE 56 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 571DCA-100SSVU— ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.NO PART N

PAGE 58 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S/N 78000001~78000129)CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S/

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 591DCA-100SSVU— CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S/N 78000001~78000129)CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S/N

PAGE 6 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — SPECIFICATIONSsnoitacificepSrotareneG.1elbaTledoMUVSS001-ACDepyT

PAGE 60 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)CONTROL BOX ASSY. (CONT. S/N 7800001~7800129)DCA-100SSVU— CONTROL BOX ASSY

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 611DCA-100SSVU— CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S/N 78000001~78000129)CONTROL BOX ASSY. (CON

PAGE 62 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S/N 78000130 AND ABOVE)CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 631CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S/N 7800130~AND ABOVE)NO PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 M3

PAGE 64 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S/N 78000130 AND ABOVE)CONTROL BOX ASSY. (C

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 651DCA-100SSVU— CONTROL BOX ASSY. (S/N 78000130 AND ABOVE)CONTROL BOX ASSY. (CO

PAGE 66 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 671DCA-100SSVU— ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.NO PART NO PART

PAGE 68 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 691DCA-100SSVU— OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.NO PART NO PART NAME QT

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 71DCA-100SSVU — DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE AND FRONT)Figure 1. DimensionsSNOISNEMID.3E

PAGE 70 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU — ACTUATOR ASSY.ACTUATOR ASSY.

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 711DCA-100SSVU — ACTUATOR ASSY.ACTUATOR ASSY.NO PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 0

PAGE 72 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 731DCA-100SSVU— BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.NO PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 0602

PAGE 74 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.

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PAGE 76 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 771DCA-100SSVU— FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.NO PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1

PAGE 78 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED.

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 791DCA-100SSVU— ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1

PAGE 8 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)This Owner's Manual has beendeveloped to provide completeinstructions for

PAGE 80 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)THE SERIAL NUMBER

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 811DCA-100SSVU— ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)NO PART NO PART N

PAGE 82 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.

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PAGE 84 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.

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PAGE 86 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)DCA-100SSVU— NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 871DCA-100SSVU— NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NO PART NO P

PAGE 88 — DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07)TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTSPAYMENT TERMSTerms of payment for parts a

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 891NOTE PAGE

DCA-100SSVU— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/05/07) — PAGE 91DCA-100SSVU — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSALWAYS place the engine ON/OFFswitch

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALYour Local Dealer is:MQ POWERA Division of Multiquip Inc.POST OFFICE BOX 6254CARSON, CA 90749310-5