Multiquip MQ Power Whisperwatt 60 Hz Generator DCA-25SSIU2 User Manual

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALRevision #0 (01/27/06)THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANYTHE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.WHISPERWATTTM SERIESMOD

PAGE 10 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe following safety gui

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 111DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONPOWERCORD(POWER ON)WETHAN

PAGE 12 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBattery SafetyUse the fo

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 131Emergencies ALWAYS know the location of thenearest fire extinguisher.

PAGE 14 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)The DCA-25SSIU2 (60 Hz) Whisperwatt™ Generator is equipped with a num

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 151DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— GENERATOR DECALSFigure 3. Generator Decals (Conti

PAGE 16 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)Figure 4. Typical Generator Grounding ApplicationDCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)—

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 171Outdoor InstallationInstall the generator in a area that is free of de

PAGE 18 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— GENERAL INFORMATIONDCA-25SSIU2 (60 Hz) Series Fa

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 191DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 5. Major Components4el

PAGE 2 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)

PAGE 20 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— GENERATOR CONTROL PANELThe definitions below des

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 211DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENGINE OPERATING PANELThe definitions below descr

PAGE 22 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)Output Terminal FamiliarizationThe “Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 231120 VAC GFCI ReceptaclesThere are two 120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Ne

PAGE 24 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)Figure 13. Connecting LoadsConnecting LoadsLoads can be connected to

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 251DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— LOAD APPLICATIONSingle Phase LoadAlways be sure t

PAGE 26 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)Voltage Selector SwitchThe voltage selector switch (Figure 16) is loc

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 271DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— GAUGE READINGHow to Read the Output Terminal Gaug

PAGE 28 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)Figure 22. Voltage Selector Switch 240/139VThree-Phase PositionDCA-2

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 291Figure 28. Output Terminal Lugs3Ø-480/277V Three Phase Connections2.

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 31© COPYRIGHT 2005, MULTIQUIP INC.MQ Power Inc, Ultra-Silent series, and

PAGE 30 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— PRE-SETUPFigure 31. Engine Oil DipstickWhen chec

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 311DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— PRE-SETUPRefueling Procedure:1. Level Tanks – Mak

PAGE 32 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)Coolant (Isuzu Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/Water)Isuzu recommends Isuzu

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 331DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— PRE-SETUPWhen connecting battery do the following

PAGE 34 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)6. Preheat the engine glow plugs by turning the ignitionkey (Figure 4

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 351DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDUREFigure 47. Ammeter (N

PAGE 36 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)NORMAL SHUT-DOWNTo shutdown the generator, use the following procedur

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 371DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— MAINTENANCEService DailyIf the engine is operatin

PAGE 38 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— MAINTENANCEAllow engine to cool when flushing ou

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 391DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— MAINTENANCEJacket Water Heater and Internal Batte

PAGE 4 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)TABLE OF CONTENTSMQ POWER DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)MQ POWER DCA-25SSIU2 (60

PAGE 40 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)Trailer MaintenanceThis section is intended to provide the user with

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 411DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— TRAILER MAINTENANCEHydraulic Surge BrakesHydrauli

PAGE 42 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— TRAILER MAINTENANCETires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires an

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 431DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— TRAILER MAINTENANCELug Nut Torque RequirementsIt

PAGE 44 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)Figure 60. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring DiagramDCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)—

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 451DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 61. Generator Wiri

PAGE 46 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 62. Engine Wiring Di

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 471Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and mai

PAGE 48 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)Practically all breakdow

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 491DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE))DEUNITNOC(GNITOOHSELBUOR

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 51When ordering parts,please supply the following information:❒❒❒❒❒ Deale

PAGE 50 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMNHow to read the marks and remark

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 511DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— SUGGESTED SPARE PARTSPart number on this Suggeste

PAGE 52 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 531DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART

PAGE 54 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 551DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.NO. PART NO. P

PAGE 56 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)CONTROL BOX ASSY.(CONT.)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— CONTROL BOX ASSY.

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 571CONTROL BOX ASSY.(CONT.)NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS31 06018089

PAGE 58 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.ENGINE OPERATING PAN

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 591DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.ENGINE OPERATING PANE

PAGE 6 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— SPECIFICATIONSsnoitacificepSenignE.2elbaTledoM2EL

PAGE 60 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATOR

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 611DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATOR

PAGE 62 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY. (CONT.)ENGINE &

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 631DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY. (CONT.)ENGINE & R

PAGE 64 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.THE SE

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 651DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.NO. PAR

PAGE 66 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 671DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME

PAGE 68 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 691DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 71DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE AND FRONT)Figure 1. Dimensio

PAGE 70 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 711DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART N

PAGE 72 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 731DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART

PAGE 74 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)ENCLOSURE ASSY.(CONT.)T

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 751DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY.(CONT.)

PAGE 76 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— RUBBER SEALS ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 771DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— RUBBER SEALS ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PAR

PAGE 78 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— NAMEPLATE AND DECALSNAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 791DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— NAMEPLATE AND DECALSNAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NO

PAGE 8 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)Before using this generator, ensure that the operatingindividual has r

PAGE 80 — DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06)TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTSPAYMENT TERMSTerms of payment for

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 811NOTE PAGE

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

DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ)— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (01/27/06) — PAGE 91DCA-25SSIU2 (60 HZ) — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSALWAYS place the Engi