MULTIQUIP DCA-15SPX3 Specifications

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALRevision #0(02/17/09)THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANYTHE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.WHISPERWATTTM SERIESMOD

PAGE 10 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe following safety guidelines should always be us

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 111DCA-15SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar with proper

PAGE 12 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBattery SafetyUse the following guidelines when han

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 131DCA-15SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBackfeed to a utility system can causeelectrocution

PAGE 14 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Check with your local county or state safety towingregulations, in addition to meeting D

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 151NOTE PAGE

PAGE 16 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding ApplicationDCA-15SPX4 — INSTALLATION

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 171Outdoor InstallationInstall the generator in a area that is free of debris,bystanders, an

PAGE 18 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — GENERAL INFORMATIONDCA-15SPX4 Whisperwatt™ Series FamiliarizationGeneratorT

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 191DCA-15SPX4 — MAJOR COMPONENTSFigure 3. Major Components4elbaT. stnenopmoCrojaMrotareneG.O

PAGE 2 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Diesel engine exhaust and some ofPROPOSITION 65 WARNING

PAGE 20 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Figure 4. Generator Control PanelDCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR CONTROL PANELUNV14AVHZWATERTEMP.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 211The definitions below describe the controls and functions ofthe Generator Control Panel

PAGE 22 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Output Terminal FamiliarizationThe “Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure 5) is provided with

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 231120 VAC GFCI ReceptacleThis120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R) receptaclecan be use

PAGE 24 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Figure 11. Connecting LoadsConnecting LoadsLoads can be connected to the generator by t

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 251DCA-15SPX4 — LOAD APPLICATION/MAXIMUM AMPERAGESingle Phase LoadAlways be sure to check th

PAGE 26 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — GAUGE READING/ TERMINAL PANEL CONNECTIONSUNV Terminal Output Voltages240/1

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 271DCA-15SPX4 — SETUPFigure 17. Engine Oil DipstickWhen checking the engine oil, be sure to

PAGE 28 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — SETUPRefueling Procedure:1. Level Tanks – Make sure fuel cells are level wi

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 291Coolant (Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/Water)KUBOTA recommends antifreeze/summer coolant for

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PAGE 30 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — SETUPWhen connecting battery do the following:1. NEVER connect the battery

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 311DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDUREThe engine's exhaust contains harmful emiss

PAGE 32 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDUREFigure 33. Voltage Adjust Control Knob7. The ge

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 331DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURESNEVER stop the engine suddenly except in an em

PAGE 34 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — MAINTENANCEService DailyIf the engine is operating in very dusty or dry gra

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 351DCA-15SPX4 — MAINTENANCEGenerator StorageFor longe term storage of the generator the foll

PAGE 36 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — MAINTENANCETo ensure adequate startingcapability, always have powerapplied

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 371DCA-15SPX4 — TRAILER MAINTENANCEHydraulic Surge BrakesHydraulic surge brakes (Figure 37)

PAGE 38 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Tires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires and wheels are a very important and criticalcomponents of the

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 391NEVER use an pneumatic airgun to tighten wheel lug nuts.Figure 39. Wheel Lug NutsTighten

PAGE 4 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)TABLE OF CONTENTSNOTEMQ POWER DCA-15SPX4MQ POWER DCA-15SPX4MQ POWER DCA-15SPX4MQ POWER DC

PAGE 40 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 40. Generator Wiring Diagram

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 411DCA-15SPX4 — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 41. Engine Wiring Diagram

PAGE 42 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)GNITOOHSELBUORTENIGNE.61ELBATMOTPMYS MELBORPELBISSOP NOITULOS.tratstonseodenignE?leufoN

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 431)DEUNITNOC(GNITOOHSELBUORTENIGNE.61ELBATMOTPMYS MELBORPELBISSOP NOITULOS.htoomstonsinoitu

PAGE 44 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspectio

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 451DCA-10SPX4 — TROUBLESHOOTING (PRE-HEAT LAMP CODES)EDOCPMALSISONGAIDERULIAF.81ELBATTLUAFFO

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DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 471Part number on this Suggested Spare Parts listmay supercede/replace the P/N shown in the

PAGE 48 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 491DCA-15SPX4 — GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 767100010

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 51PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURESwww.mqpower.comOrdering parts has never been easier!Choose from t

PAGE 50 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)CONTROL PANEL ASSY.DCA-15SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 511CONTROL PANEL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 B0224005103 CONTROL PANEL 12 0601

PAGE 52 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)CONTROL PANEL ASSY.DCA-15SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 531CONTROL PANEL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS26 0027104020 MACHINE SCREW 127 060

PAGE 54 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 551DCA-15SPX4 — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARK

PAGE 56 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 571DCA-15SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY

PAGE 58 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 591DCA-15SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY

PAGE 6 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — SPECIFICATIONSsnoitacificepSrotareneG.1elbaTledoM4XPS51-ACDepyTsuonorhcnysep

PAGE 60 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 611DCA-15SPX4 — BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 0165308026 BA

PAGE 62 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 —MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 631DCA-15SPX4 —MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 B1331101113 MU

PAGE 64 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 651DCA-15SPX4 — FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 B03640007

PAGE 66 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 671DCA-15SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 B04140023

PAGE 68 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 691ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS26 0016908020 HEX HEAD BOLT 1627 845202

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 71DCA-15SPX4 — DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE AND FRONT)Figure 1. DimensionsSNOISNEMID.3ELBATretteLec

PAGE 70 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 —RUBBER SEAL ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 711DCA-15SPX4 —RUBBER SEAL ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 02292

PAGE 72 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)DCA-15SPX4 — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 731DCA-15SPX4 — NAME PLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME

PAGE 74 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTSPAYMENT TERMSTerms of payment for parts are net 10 d

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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALYour Local Dealer is:HERE'S HOW TO GET HELPPLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIALNUMBER ON-HAND WH

PAGE 8 — DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09)This Owner's Manual has beendeveloped to provide completeinstructions for the safe a

DCA-15SPX4— OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 91DCA-15SPX4 — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSALWAYS place the engine ON/OFFswitch (MPEC) in th