MULTIQUIP Power WHISPERWATT DCA-15SPX4 Guide

PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL
OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
Revision #0(02/17/09)
THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY
THE EQUIPMENT AT ALLTIMES.
WHISPERWATTTM SERIES
MODEL DCA-15SPX4
60 Hz GENERATOR

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Diesel engine exhaust and some of
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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MQ POWER DCA-15SPX4MQ POWER DCA-15SPX4
MQ POWER DCA-15SPX4MQ POWER DCA-15SPX4
MQ POWER DCA-15SPX4
WHISPERWHISPER
WHISPERWHISPER
WHISPERWW
WW
WAA
AA
ATTTT
TTTT
TTTMTM
TMTM
TM
GENERATORGENERATOR
GENERATORGENERATOR
GENERATOR
California Proposition 65 Warning ..................................... 2
Table Of Contents ............................................................. 4
Parts Ordering Procedures ............................................... 5
Specifications ................................................................... 6
Dimensions (Top, Side, Front) .......................................... 7
Safety Message Alert Symbols .................................... 8-9
Rules for Safe Operation ........................................... 10-14
Installation ................................................................. 16-17
General Information ........................................................ 18
Major Components ......................................................... 19
Generator Control Panel ............................................ 20-21
Output Terminal Panel Familiarization ........................ 22-24
Load Application/Max Amperage .................................... 25
Gauge Reading/Terminal Panel Connections .................. 26
Setup ......................................................................... 27-30
Generator Start-up Procedure ................................... 31-32
Generator Shut-Down Procedure .................................... 33
Maintenance (Engine) ................................................ 34-36
Maintenance (Trailer) ................................................. 37-39
Generator Wiring Diagram ............................................... 40
Engine Wiring Diagram ................................................... 41
Troubleshooting (Engine) ........................................... 42-43
Troubleshooting (Generator) ............................................ 44
Troubleshooting (Pre-Heat Lamp Codes) ........................ 45
Explanation of Code in Remarks Column ....................... 46
Suggested Spare Parts .................................................. 47
COMPONENT DRACOMPONENT DRA
COMPONENT DRACOMPONENT DRA
COMPONENT DRAWINGSWINGS
WINGSWINGS
WINGS
Generator Assembly .................................................. 48-49
Control Panel Assembly ............................................ 50-53
Output Terminal Assembly ......................................... 54-55
Engine and Radiator Assembly ................................. 56-59
Battery Assembly ...................................................... 60-61
Muffler Assembly ...................................................... 62-63
Fuel Tank Assembly .................................................. 64-65
Enclosure Assembly ................................................. 66-69
Rubber Seals Assembly ............................................ 70-71
Nameplate and Decals .............................................. 72-73
Terms and Condition of Sale — Parts ............................ 74
Specification and part
number are subject to
change without notice.

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PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES
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Ordering parts has never been easier!
Choose from three easy options:
WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS!
When ordering parts, please supply:
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❒ Dealer Account Number
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❒ Dealer Name and Address
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❒ Shipping Address (if different than billing address)
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❒ Return Fax Number
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❒ Applicable Model Number
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❒ Specify Preferred Method of Shipment:
✓ UPS/Fed Ex ✓DHL
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Priority One ✓ Truck
■ Ground
■Next Day
All orders are treated as Standard Orders
andwill shipthesame dayifreceivedprior
If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a
Username and Password, E-mail us at:
[email protected].
To obtain an MQ Account, contact your
Order via Internet (Dealers Only):
Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website!
■ View Parts Diagrams
■ Order Parts
Note: Discounts Are Subject To Change
Goto www.multiquip.com and click on
Order Parts to log in and save!
Use the
internet and qualify for a 5% Discount
on
Standard orders for all orders which include
Order via Fax (Dealers Only):
All customers are welcome to order parts via Fax.
Domestic (US) Customers dial:
Fax your order in and qualify for a 2% Discount
on Standard orders for all orders which include
Order via Phone: Domestic (US) Dealers Call:
International Customers should contact
their local Multiquip Representatives for
Non-Dealer Customers:
Contact your local Multiquip Dealer for
parts or call 800-427-1244 for help in
Note: Discounts Are Subject To Change
Effective: