MULTIQUIP DCA-45SSIU3 Specifications Page 1

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALRevision #0 (11/30/05)THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANYTHE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.WHISPERWATTTM SERIESMOD

PAGE 10 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe following safety g

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 111DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONPOWERCORD(POWER ON)WETH

PAGE 12 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBattery SafetyUse the

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 131Emergencies ALWAYS know the location of thenearest fire extinguisher

PAGE 14 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)The DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) Whisperwatt™ Generator is equipped with a n

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 151DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — GENERATOR DECALSFigure 3. Generator Decals (Con

PAGE 16 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)Figure 4. Typical Generator Grounding ApplicationDCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz)

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 171Outdoor InstallationInstall the generator in a area that is free of d

PAGE 18 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — GENERAL INFORMATIONDCA-45SSIU3 Whisperwatt™ Ge

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 191DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 5. Major Components4

PAGE 2 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)

PAGE 20 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — GENERATOR CONTROL PANELThe definitions below d

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 211DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENGINE OPERATING PANELThe definitions below des

PAGE 22 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)Output Terminal FamiliarizationThe “Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 231120 VAC GFCI ReceptaclesThere are two 120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex N

PAGE 24 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)Figure 13. Connecting LoadsConnecting LoadsLoads can be connected t

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 251DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — LOAD APPLICATIONSingle Phase LoadAlways be sure

PAGE 26 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)Voltage Selector SwitchThe voltage selector switch (Figure 16) is lo

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 271DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — GAUGE READINGHow to Read the Output Terminal Ga

PAGE 28 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)Figure 22. Voltage Selector Switch 240/139VThree-Phase PositionDCA-

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 291Figure 28. Output Terminal Lugs3Ø 480/277V Connections2. Connect the

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 31© COPYRIGHT 2005, MULTIQUIP INC.MQ Power Inc, Ultra-Silent series, and

PAGE 30 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — PRE-SETUPFigure 31. Engine Oil DipstickWhen ch

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 311DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — PRE-SETUPRefueling Procedure:1. Level Tanks – M

PAGE 32 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)Coolant (Isuzu Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/Water)Isuzu recommends Isuz

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 331DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — PRE-SETUPWhen connecting battery do the followi

PAGE 34 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)6. Preheat the engine glow plugs by turning the ignitionkey (Figure

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 351DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDUREFigure 47. Ammeter

PAGE 36 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)NORMAL SHUT-DOWNTo shutdown the generator, use the following procedu

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 371DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — MAINTENANCEService DailyIf the engine is operat

PAGE 38 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — MAINTENANCEAllow engine to cool when flushing

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 391Jacket Water Heater and Internal Battery Charger120 VAC Input Recepta

PAGE 4 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — TABLE OF CONTENTSMQ POWER DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ)MQ

PAGE 40 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)Trailer MaintenanceThis section is intended to provide the user with

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 411DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — TRAILER MAINTENANCEHydraulic Surge BrakesHydrau

PAGE 42 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — TRAILER MAINTENANCETires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 431DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — TRAILER MAINTENANCELug Nut Torque RequirementsI

PAGE 44 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)Figure 60. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring DiagramDCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz)

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 451DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 61. Generator Wi

PAGE 46 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 62. Engine Wiring

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 471Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and ma

PAGE 48 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE)Practically all breakd

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 491DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE))DEUNITNOC(GNITOOHSELBU

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 51When ordering parts,please supply the following information:❒❒❒❒❒ Deal

PAGE 50 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMNThe conte

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 511DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTSPart number on this Sugge

PAGE 52 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 531DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PA

PAGE 54 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 551DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.NO. PART NO.

PAGE 56 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIAT

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 571DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATO

PAGE 58 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIAT

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 591DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE & RADIATO

PAGE 6 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — SPECIFICATIONSsnoitacificepSenignE.2elbaTledoMT

PAGE 60 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.THE

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 611DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.NO. P

PAGE 62 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENGINE OPERATING P

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 631ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 8970

PAGE 64 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 651DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAM

PAGE 66 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 671DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAM

PAGE 68 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 691DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 71DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE AND FRONT)Figure 1. Dimens

PAGE 70 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENCLOSURE ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUI

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 711DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PAR

PAGE 72 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENCLOSURE ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUI

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 731DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PA

PAGE 74 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 751DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.NO. PART N

PAGE 76 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECAL

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 771DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECALS

PAGE 78 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTSPAYMENT TERMSTerms of payment fo

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 791NOTE PAGE

PAGE 8 — DCA-45SSIU3 (60 HZ) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05)Before using this generator, ensure that the operatingindividual has

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

DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (11/30/05) — PAGE 91DCA-45SSIU3 (60 Hz) — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSALWAYS place the Eng