Multiquip MQ Power Whisperwatt 60 Hz Generator DCA-180SSV Manuel d'utilisateur

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALRevision #1 (04/14/10)THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANYTHE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.WHISPERWATTTM SERIESMOD

PAGE 10 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe following safety guidelines should alw

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 111DCA-180SSV— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONPOWERCORD(POWER ON)WETHANDSDuring operation

PAGE 12 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBattery SafetyUse the following guidelines

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 131Emergencies ALWAYS know the location of thenearest fire extinguisher. ALWAYS

PAGE 14 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)The DCA-180SSVgenerator is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figures 2

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 151DCA-180SSV— GENERATOR DECALSFigure 3. Generator Decals (Cont inued)

PAGE 16 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)Figure 4. Typical Generator Grounding ApplicationDCA-180SSV— INSTALLATION

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 171Outdoor InstallationInstall the generator in a area that is free of debris,byst

PAGE 18 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— GENERAL INFORMATIONDCA-180SSVWhisperwatt™ Series FamiliarizationGe

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 191DCA-180SSV— MAJOR COMPONENTSFigure 5. Major Components4elbaT. stnenopmoCrojaMro

PAGE 2 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)Diesel engine exhaust and some of

PAGE 20 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)NOTE PAGE

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 211DCA-180SSV— GENERATOR CONTROL PANELThe definitions below describe the controls

PAGE 22 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— ENGINE OPERATING PANELFigure 7. Engine Operating Panel

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 231The definitions below describe the controls and functions ofthe DCA-220SSVU Eng

PAGE 24 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)Output Terminal FamiliarizationThe “Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure 8) is pro

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 251120 VAC GFCI ReceptaclesThere are two 120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R)

PAGE 26 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)Figure 12. Connecting LoadsConnecting LoadsLoads can be connected to the gene

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 271DCA-180SSV— LOAD APPLICATIONSingle Phase LoadAlways be sure to check the namepl

PAGE 28 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV — GENERATOR OUTPUTSGenerator AmperageTables 8 and 9 describe the ge

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 291Maximum AmpsTable 10 shows the maximum amps the generator can pro-vide. DO NOT

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 31

PAGE 30 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)Figure 20. Voltage Change-Over Board 240V ConfigurationUVWO

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 311DCA-180SSV— OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL CONNECTIONS2. Connect the load wires to the

PAGE 32 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— SETUPFigure 29. Engine Oil DipstickWhen checking the engine oil, b

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 331DCA-180SSV— SETUPRefueling Procedure:1. Level Tanks – Make sure fuel cells are

PAGE 34 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)Coolant (Antifreeze/Summer Coolant/Water)VOLVO recommends VOLVO antifreeze/sum

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 351DCA-180SSV— SETUPWhen connecting battery do the following:1. NEVER connect the

PAGE 36 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)4. Verify that the Engine Runningstatus LED on the MPEC unit(Figure 42) is ON

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 371DCA-180SSV— GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL)Figure 45. Voltage Adjust Cont

PAGE 38 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)1. Perform steps 1 through 5 in the Before Starting sectionas outlined in the

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 391Normal Shutdown ProcedureTo shutdown the generator use the following procedure:

PAGE 4 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)TABLE OF CONTENTSSpecification and partnumber are subject tochange without noti

PAGE 40 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— MAINTENANCEGeneral InspectionPrior to each use, the generator shou

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 411Service DailyIf the engine is operating in very dusty or dry grassconditions, a

PAGE 42 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— MAINTENANCEGenerator StorageFor longe term storage of the generato

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 431DCA-180SSV— MAINTENANCETo ensure adequate startingcapability, always have power

PAGE 44 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— TRAILER MAINTENANCE7. Coupler - Type of hitch used on the trailer

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 451DCA-180SSV— TRAILER MAINTENANCEHydraulic Surge BrakesHydraulic surge brakes (Fi

PAGE 46 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)Tires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires and wheels are a very important and criticalcompone

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 471NEVER use an pneumatic airgun to tighten wheel lug nuts.Figure 64. Wheel Lug N

PAGE 48 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 63. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring Di

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 491DCA-180SSV— GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 64. Generator Wiring Diagram

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 51PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURESwww.mqpower.comOrdering parts has never been easier! Ch

PAGE 50 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)Figure 65. Engine Wiring DiagramDCA-180SSV — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 511Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance

PAGE 52 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE CONTROLLER)Practically all breakdowns can

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 531DCA-180SSV— TROUBLESHOOTING (DIAGNOSTIC LAMP)The engine controller of this gen

PAGE 54 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMNNOTEWhen ordering a part that

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 551DCA-180SSV— SUGGESTED SPARE PARTSDCA-180SSV WHISPER WATT GENERATORW/VOLVO PENT

PAGE 56 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 571DCA-180SSV— GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1

PAGE 58 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 591DCA-180SSV— CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY.

PAGE 6 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— SPECIFICATIONSTable 1. Generator SpecificationsModel DCA-180SSVType

PAGE 60 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 611DCA-180SSV— CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REM

PAGE 62 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)CONTROL BOX ASSY. (CONT.)DCA-180SSV— CONTROL BOX ASSY. (CONT)

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 631DCA-180SSV— CONTROL BOX ASSY. (CONT)CONTROL BOX ASSY. (CONT.)NO. PART NO. PAR

PAGE 64 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 651DCA-180SSV— ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PAR

PAGE 66 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 671DCA-180SSV— OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME Q

PAGE 68 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 691DCA-180SSV— BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 0168

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 71DCA-180SSV— DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE AND FRONT)Figure 1. DimensionsSNOISNEMID.3ELBA

PAGE 70 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 711DCA-180SSV— MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 C033

PAGE 72 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 731DCA-180SSV— FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1

PAGE 74 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED.T

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 751DCA-180SSV— ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1

PAGE 76 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONTINUED)ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)THE SERIAL NU

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 771DCA-180SSV— ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONTINUED)ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)NO. PART NO. P

PAGE 78 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 791DCA-180SSV— RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. RE

PAGE 8 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)This Owner's Manual has beendeveloped to provide completeinstructions for

PAGE 80 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)DCA-180SSV— NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 811DCA-180SSV— NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NO. PART NO. PA

PAGE 82 — DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10)TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTSPAYMENT TERMSTerms of payment for parts ar

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 831NOTE PAGE

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

DCA-180SSV— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #1 (04/14/10) — PAGE 91DCA-180SSV— SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSALWAYS place the Engine ON/OFFswitch in