Page 2 - prOpOsitiOn 65 WarninG; Diesel engine exhaust and some of
page 2 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) prOpOsitiOn 65 WarninG Diesel engine exhaust and some of
Page 3 - You can also obtain information about motor vehicle safety from; repOrtinG safety defeCts
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 3 If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to not...
Page 4 - Table of ConTenTs; Generator; Component Drawings
page 4 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generator • operation anD parts manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) Table of ConTenTs DCa45ssKU/ssKU4i 60 Hz Generator Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Reporting Safety Defects ......................................... 3 Table Of Contents ......
Page 5 - parts OrderinG prOCedures; Ordering parts has never been easier!; Choose from three easy options:; order via internet; Order; order via Fax
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 5 parts OrderinG prOCedures www .multiquip .com Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: We aCCepT all maJor CreDiT CarDs! When ordering parts, please supply: ❒ Dealer account number ...
Page 6 - safety infOrMatiOn; saFeTY messages; Danger
page 6 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) safety infOrMatiOn Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the ...
Page 7 - general saFeTY; generaTor saFeTY
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 7 safety infOrMatiOn general saFeTY CaUTion never operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protecti...
Page 8 - engine saFeTY
page 8 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) safety infOrMatiOn engine saFeTY Danger The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. The engine of this equipment requ...
Page 9 - FUel saFeTY; ToWing saFeTY; Safety Towing Regulations,
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 9 safety infOrMatiOn FUel saFeTY Danger Do noT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible fl uids. Diesel fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors can cause an explosion if ignited. alWaYs refuel in...
Page 10 - eleCTriCal saFeTY; power Cord/Cable safety; grounding safety
page 10 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) safety infOrMatiOn eleCTriCal saFeTY Danger Do noT touch output terminals during operation. Contact with output terminals during operation can cause electrocution, electrical shock or burn. The electr ical...
Page 11 - BaTTerY saFeTY; environmenTal saFeTY
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 11 safety infOrMatiOn BaTTerY saFeTY Danger Do noT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the battery will explode. Do noT expose the battery to open fl ames, sparks, cigarettes, etc. The battery conta...
Page 12 - speCifiCatiOns; Table 1. generator specifications
page 12 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) speCifiCatiOns Table 1. generator specifications model DCA-40SSKU/KU4i Type Revolving field, self ventilated, open protected type synchronous generator armature Connection star with neutral zigzag phase 3 Sing...
Page 13 - diMensiOns
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 13 diMensiOns 40 Figure 1. Dimensions Table 3. Dimensions reference letter Dimension in. (mm) reference letter Dimension in. (mm) A 25.19 in. (640 mm.) F 76.37 in. (1,940 mm.) B 25.19 in. (640 mm.) G 49.21 in. (1...
Page 14 - installatiOn; Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application
page 14 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) installatiOn Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application
Page 15 - oUTDoor insTallaTion; Do noT; generaTor groUnDing; earTh; alWaYs
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 15 installatiOn oUTDoor insTallaTion Install the generator in a area that is free of debris, bystanders, and overhead obstructions. Make sure the generator is on secure level ground so that it cannot slide or shi...
Page 16 - General infOrMatiOn
page 16 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) generaTor This MQ Power generator (Figure 3) is a high quality portable (requires a trailer for transport) power source for telecom sites, lighting facilities, power tools, submersible pumps and other industri...
Page 17 - MajOr COMpOnents; Figure 3. Major Components
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 17 MajOr COMpOnents 40 U V W O 3 PHASE 240/139 1 PHASE 240/120 3 PHASE 480/277 PRESS TO LOCK 3 1 40 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 M91020000 14 OFF W-U V-W U-V START STOP RUN DECREASE INCREASE 13 Figure 3. Major Componen...
Page 18 - enGine COntrOl panel; Figure 4. Engine Control Panel
page 18 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) enGine COntrOl panel Figure 4. Engine Control Panel OFF W-U V-W U-V START STOP RUN DECREASE INCREASE 1 2 3 4 5 The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the Engine Control Panel (Figure 4).1...
Page 19 - GeneratOr COntrOl panel; Figure 5. Generator Control Panel
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 19 GeneratOr COntrOl panel Figure 5. Generator Control Panel OFF W-U V-W U-V START STOP RUN DECREASE INCREASE 1 2 3 4 5 6 The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the Generator Control Panel (...
Page 20 - Output terMinal panel faMiliariZatiOn; oUTpUT Terminal panel; oUTpUT Terminal FamiliarizaTion; Figure 6. Output Terminal Panel
page 20 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) Output terMinal panel faMiliariZatiOn oUTpUT Terminal panel The Output Terminal Panel (Figure 6) shown below is located on the right-hand side (left from control panel) of the generator. Lift up on the cover t...
Page 21 - 20 vaC gFCi receptacles; Receptacles; removing the plastic Face plate (hard Wire; Output Terminal Lugs; Figure 10. Plastic Face Plate
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 21 Output terMinal panel faMiliariZatiOn 120 vaC gFCi receptacles There are two 120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R) receptacles provided on the output terminal panel. These receptacles can be accessed in any...
Page 22 - Connecting loads; Figure 11. Connecting Loads; over Current relay; Figure 12. Over Current Relay
page 22 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) Output terMinal panel faMiliariZatiOn Connecting loads Loads can be connected to the generator by the output Terminal lugs or the convenience receptacles (Figure 11). Make sure to read the operation manual bef...
Page 23 - lOad appliCatiOn; single phase loaD; Table 5. power Factor By load; Three phase loaD
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 23 lOad appliCatiOn single phase loaD Always be sure to check the nameplate on the generator and equipment to insure the wattage, amperage, frequency, and voltage requirements are satisfactorily supplied by the g...
Page 24 - GeneratOr Outputs; generaTor oUTpUT volTages; Figure 13. Voltage Selector Switch; voltage selector switch locking Button; press and hold the; Table 7. voltages available; generator amperage; Table 8. generator maximum amps
page 24 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) GeneratOr Outputs generaTor oUTpUT volTages A wide range of voltages are available to supply voltage for many different applications. Voltages are selected by using the voltage selector switch (Figure 13). To ...
Page 25 - GeneratOr Outputs/GauGe readinG; hoW To reaD The aC ammeTer anD aC; Figure 14. Voltage Selector Switch; aC voltmeter gauge reading; Figure 15. aC voltmeter; aC ammeter gauge reading; Figure 17. aC ammeter
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 25 GeneratOr Outputs/GauGe readinG hoW To reaD The aC ammeTer anD aC volTage gaUges The AC ammeter and AC voltmeter gauges are controlled by the AC ammeter and AC voltmeter change-over switches. Both of these swi...
Page 26 - Output terMinal panel COnneCtiOns; UvWo Terminal oUTpUT volTages; voltage selector switch; Figure 19. Voltage Selector Switch
page 26 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) Output terMinal panel COnneCtiOns UvWo Terminal oUTpUT volTages Various output voltages can be obtained using the UVWO output terminal lugs. The voltages at the terminals are dependent on the position of the v...
Page 27 - Figure 24. Voltage Selector Switch
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 27 Output terMinal panel COnneCtiOns 3Ø-480/277v UvWo Terminal output voltages 1. Place the voltage selector switch in the 3Ø 480/277 position as shown in Figure 24. Figure 24. Voltage Selector Switch 3Ø-480/277V...
Page 28 - CirCUiT Breakers; output terminals; lUBriCaTion oil; Figure 28. Engine Oil Dipstick; Table 11. recommended motor oil; FUel CheCk; Figure 29. Internal Fuel Tank System
page 28 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) inspeCtiOn/setup CirCUiT Breakers To protect the generator from an overload, a 3-pole, 100 amp, main circuit breaker is provided to protect the U,v, and W output terminals from overload. In addition two single...
Page 29 - Figure 30. Only Fill on Level Ground; Figure 31. Fueling the Generator
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 29 inspeCtiOn/setup refueling procedure: 1. level Tanks — Make sure fuel cells are level with the ground. Failure to do so will cause fuel to spill from the tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 30). Figure ...
Page 30 - operation in Freezing Weather; Table 12. Coolant Capacity; Cleaning The raDiaTor; Figure 34. Fan Belt Tension
page 30 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) CoolanT (anTiFreeze/sUmmer CoolanT/ WaTer) kUBoTa recommends antifreeze/summer coolant for use in their engines, which can be purchased in concentrate (and mixed with 50% demineralized water) or pre-diluted. S...
Page 31 - Figure 35. Battery Connections; alTernaTor
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 31 BaTTerY This unit is of negative ground Do noT connect in reverse. Always maintain battery fluid level between the specified marks. Battery life will be shortened, if the fluid level are not properly maintaine...
Page 32 - GeneratOr start-up prOCedure; BeFore sTarTing; Figure 37. Engine Enclosure Doors; voltage selector switch; Figure 38. Voltage Selector Switch; sTarTing; Figure 39. Engine Speed Control Switch
page 32 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) GeneratOr start-up prOCedure BeFore sTarTing 1. Place the main, g.F.C.i., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure 36) in the oFF position prior to starting the engine. Figure 36. Main, Aux. and GFCI Circuit Breakers...
Page 33 - Figure 43. Engine Speed Control Switch; Figure 44. Frequency Meter
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 33 GeneratOr start-up prOCedure 2. Depending on the temperature of the coolant (cold weather conditions), the pre-heat lamp (Figure 41) will light ( on ) and remain on until the pre-heating cycle has been complet...
Page 34 - GeneratOr sHut-dOWn prOCedures; Figure 51. Engine Speed Control Switch; emergenCY shUTDoWn proCeDUre; normal shUTDoWn proCeDUre; Circuit Breakers Off
page 34 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) GeneratOr sHut-dOWn prOCedures 2. Place the engine speed control switch (Figure 51) in the Start/Idle position (down). Figure 51. Engine Speed Control Switch Start Idle Position 3. Let the engine cool by runni...
Page 35 - DailY; MaintenanCe; general inspeCTion; engine side; air Cleaner; reD; “reD”
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 35 * 1 Replace engine oil and filter at 100 hours, first time only. * 2 Add “Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA’S)” to recharge the engine coolant. * 3 Replace primary air filter element when restriction indicat...
Page 36 - FUel aDDiTion; Figure 54. Fuel Tank Cleaning; FUel Tank inspeCTion
page 36 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) MaintenanCe If the engine is operating in very dusty or dry grass conditions, a clogged air cleaner will result. This can lead to a loss of power, excessive carbon buildup in the combustion chamber and high fu...
Page 37 - Figure 56. Radiator Cleaning
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 37 air removal If air enters the fuel injection system of a diesel engine, starting becomes impossible. After running out of fuel, or after disassembling the fuel system, bleed the system according to the followi...
Page 38 - JaCkeT WaTer heaTer anD inTernal BaTTerY; onlY; Figure 57. Battery Charger and Jacket Water
page 38 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) JaCkeT WaTer heaTer anD inTernal BaTTerY (opTional) This generator can be equipped as an option with a jacket water heater and an internal battery charger. They are provided with electric cords to connect to a...
Page 39 - trailer MaintenanCe; Trailer mainTenanCe
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 39 trailer MaintenanCe Trailer mainTenanCe This section is intended to provide the user with generic trailer service and maintenance information. The service and maintenance guidelines referenced in this section ...
Page 40 - Brakes; Figure 58. Hydraulic Brake Components; actuator; surge
page 40 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) trailer MaintenanCe Brakes Trailer brakes should be inspected the first 200 miles of operation. This will allow the brake shoes and drums to seat properly. After the first 200 mile interval, inspect the brakes...
Page 41 - suspension; Figure 59. Major Suspension Components
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 41 trailer MaintenanCe Tires/Wheels/lUg nUTs Tires and wheels are a ver y impor tant and critical components of the trailer. When specifying or replacing the trailer wheels it is important the wheels, tires, and ...
Page 42 - lug nut Torque requirements; Do; Figure 60. Wheel Lug Nuts; never
page 42 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) trailer MaintenanCe lug nut Torque requirements It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper wheel mounting torque on the trailer. Be sure to use only the fasteners matched to the cone angle of the w...
Page 43 - trailer WirinG diaGraM; Figure 61. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring Diagram
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 43 trailer WirinG diaGraM Figure 61. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring Diagram
Page 44 - GeneratOr WirinG diaGraM; Figure 62. Generator Wiring Diagram
page 44 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) GeneratOr WirinG diaGraM Figure 62. Generator Wiring Diagram
Page 45 - enGine WirinG diaGraM; Figure 63. Engine Wiring Diagram
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 45 enGine WirinG diaGraM Figure 63. Engine Wiring Diagram
Page 46 - company’s business office or service plant.; Table 19. generator Troubleshooting
page 46 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) trOuBlesHOOtinG (GeneratOr) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, use Table 19 shown below for diagnosis of the Generator....
Page 47 - nOtes
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 47 nOtes
Page 48 - explanatiOn Of COde in reMarKs COluMn; sample parTs lisT; remarks Column
page 48 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) explanatiOn Of COde in reMarKs COluMn The following section explains the different symbols and remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the help numbers found on the back page of the manual if the...
Page 49 - suGGested spare parts; DCa40sskU/kU4i WhisperWaTT generaTor; DesCripTion
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 49 suGGested spare parts DCa40sskU/kU4i WhisperWaTT generaTor WiTh kUBoTa v3300-e3Bg Diesel engine 1 to 3 units QTY. p/n DesCripTion 6............1663143560 .......... ELEMENT, FUEL FILTER 3............HH1C032430...
Page 56 - enGine and radiatOr assy.
page 56 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) enGine and radiatOr assy.
Page 57 - parT name
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 57 enGine and radiatOr assy. no. parT no. parT name QTY. remarks 1 M1923200164 ENGINE, KUBOTA V3300-E3BG 1 1A 1G54197010 FAN BELT 1 1-1 1663143560 ELEMENT, FUEL FIITER 1 1-2 HH1C032430 CARTRIDGE, OIL FILTER 1 2 0...
Page 60 - Output terMinal assy.
page 60 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) Output terMinal assy. ADD THE FOLLOWING DIGITS AFTER THE PART NUMBER WHEN ORDERING ANY PAINTED PANEL TO INDICATE COLOR OF UNIT:1-ORANGE 5-BLACK 2-WHITE 6-CATERPILLAR YELLOW 3-SPECTRUM GREY 7-CATO GOLD 4-SUNBEL...
Page 65 - MUFFLER
DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) — page 65 Muffler assy. no. parT no. parT name QTY. remarks 1 M1330101403 MUFFLER 1 2 011008020 HEX. HEAD BOLT 4 3 M1333003503 EXHAUST PIPE 1 4 Y0602320157 GASKET 1 5 0030410000 HEX. NUT 8 6 0602325097 SEAL CLAMP 1 7 M1...
Page 74 - naMeplate and deCals assy.
page 74 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) naMeplate and deCals assy.
Page 76 - terMs and COnditiOns Of sale — parts
page 76 — DCa40sskU/kU4i 60 hz generaTor • operaTion anD parTs manUal — rev. #1 (03/11/13) terMs and COnditiOns Of sale — parts paYmenT Terms Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days. FreighT poliCY All parts orders will be shipped collect or prepaid with the charges added to the invoice. All ship...
Page 78 - OperatiOn and parts Manual; Your Local Dealer is:; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; United StateS; Canada
OperatiOn and parts Manual Your Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING United StateS Multiquip Corporate Office MQ Parts Department 18910 Wilmington Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Contact: [email protected] Tel. (800) 421-1244 Fax (310) 537-3927 80...