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PARTS AND OPERATION MANUALOPERATION AND PARTS MANUALTo find the latest revision of thispublication, visit our website at:www.mqpower.comWHISPERWATTTM

PAGE 10 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONThe following safety guidelines should always be used

PAGE 100 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEALS ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 1011RUBBER SEALS ASSY.RUBBER SEAL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 022

PAGE 102 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 1031NAME PLATE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 0229201240 RUBBER SEAL

PAGE 104 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTSPAYMENT TERMSTerms of payment for parts

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 1051NOTES

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-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 111RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONPOWERCORD(POWER ON)WETHANDSDuring operation of this g

PAGE 12 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)RULES FOR SAFE OPERATIONBattery SafetyUse the following guidelines when handl

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 131Emergencies ALWAYS know the location of thenearest . ALWAYS know the locat

PAGE 14 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)The DCA-180SSJU generator is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figures

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 151GENERATOR DECALSFigure 3. Generator Decals (Cont inued)

PAGE 16 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)Figure 4. Typical Generator Grounding ApplicationINSTALLATION

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 171Outdoor InstallationInstall the generator in a area that is free of debris,by

PAGE 18 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)GENERAL INFORMATIONDCA-180SSJU Whisperwatt™ Series FamiliarizationGeneratorTh

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 191MAJOR COMPONENTSFigure 5. Major Components4elbaT. stnenopmoCrojaMrotareneG.ON

PAGE 2 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

PAGE 20 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAYThe diagnostic display panel located inside the control box

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 211First Time Start Up1. When power is first applied to the diagnostic display,

PAGE 22 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)2. The language choices will be displayed. Use the “Arrow”buttons to scroll t

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 231First Time Start Up1. When power is first applied to the diagnostic display,

PAGE 24 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)2. The language choices will be displayed. Use the “Arrow”buttons to scroll t

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 2512. The main menu will pop up on the display. Use the“Arrow Buttons” to scroll

PAGE 26 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)!!!Indicates Auxiliary Gage FaultIndicates Fault WarningIndicates Derate or S

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 271Shut Down Codes1. During normal operation the single or four parameterscreen

PAGE 28 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)3. Once the “Adjust Backlight” menu item has beenhighlighted touch the “Enter

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 291Select Units1. Starting at the single or four engine parameter displaytouch t

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 31REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTSIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect that cou

PAGE 30 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)3. Once the “Setup 1-up Display” menu icon has beenhighlighted touch the “Ent

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 31111. Touch the “Enter Button” to deselect the selectedparameter removing it fr

PAGE 32 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)COOL1800 RPM015003000TEMPENG RPM98%14.257 PSI1000 RPMLOAD RPMBATT VOLTENG RPM

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 3319. The parameter that is highlighted is the selectedparameter for the screen.

PAGE 34 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)4. Touch “Select” to enter the “Gage Data” display. When“Gage Data” is select

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 35111. Touch the “Menu” button to return to “Utilities” menu.Touch the “Menu but

PAGE 36 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)GLOSSARY (Troubleshooting information)CANBUS FAILUREDiagnostic Display has no

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 371GENERATOR CONTROL PANELThe definitions below describe the controls and functi

PAGE 38 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)Figure 8. Engine Operating PanelENGINE OPERATING PANELThe definitions below

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 391ENGINE OPERATING PANEL9. Pre-Heat Lamp – When lit, indicates engine is in the

PAGE 4 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)TABLE OF CONTENTSMQ POWER DCA-180SSJUMQ POWER DCA-180SSJUMQ POWER DCA-180SSJUM

PAGE 40 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)Output Terminal FamiliarizationThe “ ” (Figure 9) is provided withthe follow

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 411120 VAC GFCI ReceptaclesThere are two 120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20

PAGE 42 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)Figure 14. Connecting LoadsConnecting LoadsLoads can be connected to the gen

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 431LOAD APPLICATIONSingle Phase LoadAlways be sure to check the nameplate on the

PAGE 44 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)Maximum AmpsTable 8 shows the amps the generator can pro-vide. DO NOT exce

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 451How to Read the AC Ammeter and AC Voltage Gauges.The AC ammeter and AC voltme

PAGE 46 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL CONNECTIONSFigure 22. Voltage Change-Over Board

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 471OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL CONNECTIONSFigure 27. Voltage Change-Over Board

PAGE 48 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)SETUPFigure 31. Engine Oil DipstickWhen checking the engine oil, be sure to c

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 491SETUPRefueling Procedure:1. Level Tanks – Make sure fuel cells are level wit

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 51PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURESwww.mqpower.comOrdering parts has never been easier!

PAGE 50 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)Day-to-day addition of coolant is done from the recovery tank.When adding coo

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 511SETUPWhen connecting battery do the following:1. NEVER connect the battery ca

PAGE 52 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)Starting (Manual)1. Place the engine speed switch (Figure 42) in the“LOW ” (

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 53110.Verify that the Engine Runningstatus LED on the MPEC unit(Figure 46) is O

PAGE 54 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)When the generator is set in theAUTO mode, the generator will in the event o

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 5511. Perform steps 1 through 6 in the sectionas outlined in the .2. Place

PAGE 56 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)Normal Shutdown ProcedureTo shutdown the generator use the following procedur

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 571MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)Service DailyIf the engine is operating in very or cond

PAGE 58 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)MAINTENANCE (ENGINE)Generator StorageFor longe term storage of the generator

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 591MAINTENANCE (HEATER/CHARGER)To ensure adequate startingcapability, always hav

PAGE 6 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)SPECIFICATIONSTable 1. Generator SpecificationsModel DCA-180SSJUTypeRevolving

PAGE 60 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)MAINTENANCE (TRAILER)8. Tire Size - Indicates the diameter of the tire in inc

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 611MAINTENANCE (TRAILER)Hydraulic Surge BrakesHydraulic surge brakes (Figure 61)

PAGE 62 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)Tires/Wheels/Lug NutsTires and wheels are a very important and criticalcompon

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 631 use an pneumatic airgun to tighten wheel lug nuts.Figure 63. Wheel Lug Nuts

PAGE 64 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 62. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring Diagram

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 651GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 63. Generator Wiring Diagram

PAGE 66 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)DCA-180SSJU — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAMFigure 64. Engine Wiring Diagram

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 671Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenanc

PAGE 68 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)TROUBLESHOOTING (ENGINE CONTROLLER)Practically all breakdowns can be prevente

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 691NOTES

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 71DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE AND FRONT)Figure 1. DimensionsSNOISNEMID.3ELBATecnerefeR

PAGE 70 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMNThe following section explains the diffe

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 711SUGGESTED SPARE PARTSPart number on this Suggested Spare Parts listmay superc

PAGE 72 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 731GENERATOR ASSY.GENERATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 C01100006

PAGE 74 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 751CONTROL PANEL ASSY.CONTROL PANEL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 M

PAGE 76 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 771CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 M3213

PAGE 78 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)CONTROL BOX ASSY.CONTROL BOX ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 791CONTROL BOX ASSY. ( CONT.)NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS27 M4260500003 S

PAGE 8 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)This Owner's Manual has beendeveloped to provide completeinstructions for

PAGE 80 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 811ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY.

PAGE 82 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. (CONT)ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. (CONT.)

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 831ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. (CONT)ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. (CONT.)NO. PART NO.

PAGE 84 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED.A

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 851OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS

PAGE 86 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED.A

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 871OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY. (CONT.)NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY

PAGE 88 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 891BATTERY ASSY.BATTERY ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 0602220196 BAT

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 91SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLSALWAYS place the MPEC control switchin the OFF/RES

PAGE 90 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 911MUFFLER ASSY.MUFFLER ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 M4330100502 MU

PAGE 92 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 931FUEL TANK ASSY.FUEL TANK ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 M43630001

PAGE 94 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED.ADD THE FOLL

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 951ENCLOSURE ASSY.ENCLOSURE ASSY.NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS1 M44130003

PAGE 96 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUI

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 971ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS28 0037906000 SELF-

PAGE 98 — DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10)ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUI

DCA-180SSJU — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (02/01/10) — PAGE 991ENCLOSURE ASSY. (CONT.)NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS51 M4453001203 SIDE