Page 2 - PROPOSITION 65 WARNING; Diesel engine exhaust and some of
PAGE 2 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of
Page 3 - REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — 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 Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notify...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Component Drawings
PAGE 4 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) TABLE OF CONTENTS DCA45SSIU3 Generator Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2Reporting Safety Defects ......................................... 3Table of Contents ........................
Page 5 - PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES; Ordering parts has never been easier!; Choose from three easy options:; Order via Internet; Order
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 5 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES www .mqpo w er.com Best Deal! Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS! When ordering parts, please supply: ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ Dealer A...
Page 6 - SAFETY INFORMATION; SAFETY MESSAGES; DANGER; NOTICE
PAGE 6 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) 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 safe...
Page 7 - GENERAL SAFETY; GENERATOR SAFETY
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — 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 protective d...
Page 8 - ENGINE SAFETY
PAGE 8 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY WARNING D O N OT p l a c e h a n d s o r f i n g e r s i n s i d e e n g i n e compartment when engine is running. NEVER operate the engine with heat shields or guards removed. ...
Page 9 - FUEL SAFETY; TOWING SAFETY; Trailer tires should be infl ated to 50 psi cold
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — 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 a w...
Page 10 - ELECTRICAL SAFETY; Power Cord/Cable Safety; Grounding Safety
PAGE 10 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) 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. T h e e l e c t r i c...
Page 11 - BATTERY SAFETY; ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — 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 contains ...
Page 12 - Generator Specifi cations; open protected type synchronous generator; Engine Specifi cations; cylinders; SPECIFICATIONS
PAGE 12 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) Generator Specifi cations Table 1. Model DCA-45SSIU3 Type Revolving fi eld, self ventilated, open protected type synchronous generator Armature Connection Star with Neutral Zigzag Phase 3 Single Standby Output 37....
Page 13 - DIMENSIONS; Dimensions
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 13 DIMENSIONS Dimensions Figure 1. Dimensions Table 3. Reference Letter Dimension in. (mm) Reference Letter Dimension in. (mm) A 30.31 in. (770 mm.) F 74.80 in. (1,900 mm.) B 25.00 in. (635 mm.) G 49.21 in. (1,250 mm...
Page 14 - INSTALLATION; Typical Generator Grounding Application
PAGE 14 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) INSTALLATION Typical Generator Grounding Application Figure 2.
Page 15 - OUTDOOR INSTALLATION; DO NOT; GENERATOR GROUNDING; EARTH; ALWAYS
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — 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 shift a...
Page 16 - “fi xed ceiling”; GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 16 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) GENERATOR The MQ Power Model DCA45SSIU3 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 ot...
Page 17 - MAJOR COMPONENTS; Generator Major Components; Major Components
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 17 MAJOR COMPONENTS Generator Major Components Table 4. ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION 1 Output Terminal Panel Assembly 2 Output Receptacles Assembly 3 Air Filter Assembly 4 Muffl er Assembly 5 Fuel Tank Assembly 6 Engine Asse...
Page 18 - GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL; Generator Control Panel
PAGE 18 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL Generator Control Panel Figure 4. The defi nitions below describe the controls and functions of the DCA45SSIU3 Generator Control Panel (Figure 4). Main Circuit Breaker 1. —This three-pole, ...
Page 19 - NOTES
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 19 NOTES
Page 20 - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL; Engine Operating Panel
PAGE 20 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) ENGINE OPERATING PANEL Engine Operating Panel Figure 5. The defi nitions below describe the controls and functions of the DCA-45SSIU3 Engine Operating Panel (Figure 5). Panel Light 1. — Normally used in dark areas...
Page 22 - OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL FAMILIARIZATION; OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL; OUTPUT TERMINAL FAMILIARIZATION; Three Circuit Breakers @ 50 amps; Output Terminal Panel
PAGE 22 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) 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 to ga...
Page 23 - 00 VAC GFCI Receptacles; Receptacles
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 23 OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL FAMILIARIZATION 100 VAC GFCI Receptacles There are two 100 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R) receptacles provided on the output terminal panel. These receptacles can be accessed in any vol...
Page 24 - Connecting Loads; Over Current Relay
PAGE 24 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL FAMILIARIZATION Connecting Loads Loads can be connected to the generator by the Output Terminal Lugs or the convenience receptacles (Figure 10). Make sure to read the operation manual before ...
Page 25 - LOAD APPLICATION; SINGLE PHASE LOAD; Power Factor By Load; THREE PHASE LOAD
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 25 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 gener...
Page 26 - GENERATOR OUTPUTS; GENERATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGES; Voltage Change-Over Board; Voltage Selector Switch Locking Button; Voltages Available; Maximum Amps; Generator Maximum Amps
PAGE 26 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) 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 12). To obta...
Page 27 - GENERATOR OUTPUTS/GAUGE READING; HOW TO READ THE OUTPUT TERMINAL GAUGE; Voltage Selector Switch; Reading Voltage; AC Voltmeter Change-Over Switch; AC Voltmeter; Reading Amperage; AC Ammeter
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 27 GENERATOR OUTPUTS/GAUGE READING HOW TO READ THE OUTPUT TERMINAL GAUGE The AC ammeter and AC voltmeter change-over switches on the control panel DO NOT effect the generator output. They are provided to help observe...
Page 28 - OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL CONNECTIONS; UVWO TERMINAL OUTPUT VOLTAGES
PAGE 28 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) 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 Volta...
Page 30 - Engine Oil Dipstick; Recommended Motor Oil; FUEL CHECK; Internal Fuel Tank System
PAGE 30 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) INSPECTION/SETUP CIRCUIT BREAKERS To protect the generator from an overload, a 3-pole, 110 amp, main circuit breaker is provided to protect the U,V, and W Output Terminals from overload. In addition two single-pol...
Page 31 - Only Fill on Level Ground; Fueling the Generator
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 31 INSPECTION/SETUP Refueling Procedure: Level Tanks 1. — 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 29). Only Fill o...
Page 32 - Operation in Freezing Weather; Coolant Capacity; CLEANING THE RADIATOR; Fan Belt Tension
PAGE 32 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) COOLANT (ANTIFREEZE/SUMMER COOLANT/WATER) ISUZU recommends ISUZU 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 33 - Battery Connections; ALTERNATOR
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 33 BATTERY This unit is of negative ground DO NOT connect in reverse. Always maintain battery fl uid level between the specifi ed marks. Battery life will be shortened, if the fl uid level are not properly maintained...
Page 34 - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE; BEFORE STARTING; Engine Enclosure Doors; STARTING; voltage selector switch
PAGE 34 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE BEFORE STARTING Place the 1. main, G.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers ( Figure 35 ) in the OFF position prior to starting the engine. Main, Aux. and GFCI Figure 35. Circuit Breakers (...
Page 36 - GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES; NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE; Circuit Breakers Off; EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE; MAIN
PAGE 36 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES NORMAL SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE To shutdown the generator, use the following procedure: Place both the 1. MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers as shown in Figure 49 to the OFF position.. M...
Page 37 - Inspection/Maintenance; MAINTENANCE; GENERAL INSPECTION; Engine Side; (Refer to the Engine; AIR CLEANER; RED; meaning the element needs changing or; Air Cleaner/Indicator; “RED”; . Dispose of old air fi lter. It may not be
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 37 * 1 Replace engine oil and fi lter at 100 hours, fi rst time only. * 2 Add “Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA’S)” to recharge the engine coolant. * 3 Replace primary air fi lter element when restriction indicato...
Page 38 - Fuel Tank Cleaning
PAGE 38 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) 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 fuel c...
Page 39 - DO; RADIATOR CLEANING; Radiator Cleaning; GENERATOR STORAGE
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 39 CHECK OIL LEVEL Check the crankcase oil level prior to each use, or when the fuel tank is fi lled. Insuffi cient oil may cause severe damage to the engine. Make sure the generator is level. The oil level must be b...
Page 40 - TRAILER MAINTENANCE
PAGE 40 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) 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 refe...
Page 41 - BRAKES; Hydraulic Brake Components; Actuator; surge
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 41 TRAILER MAINTENANCE BRAKES Trailer brakes should be inspected the fi rst 200 miles of operation. This will allow the brake shoes and drums to seat properly. After the fi rst 200 mile interval, inspect the brakes e...
Page 42 - Suspension; Major Suspension Components
PAGE 42 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) TRAILER MAINTENANCE TIRES/WHEELS/LUG NUTS Tires and wheels are a ver y impor tant and cr itical components of the trailer. When specifying or replacing the trailer wheels it is important the wheels, tires, and axl...
Page 43 - Lug Nut Torque Requirements; Start all wheel lug nuts by hand.; torque the wheel lug nuts all the way down.; Wheel Lug Nuts; NEVER; use an pneumatic air gun to tighten wheel
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 43 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 wheel...
Page 44 - TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAM; Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring Diagram
PAGE 44 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAM Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring Diagram Figure 58.
Page 45 - GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM; Generator Wiring Diagram
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 45 GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM Generator Wiring Diagram Figure 59.
Page 46 - ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM; Engine Wiring Diagram
PAGE 46 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM Engine Wiring Diagram Figure 60.
Page 48 - EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN
PAGE 48 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN The contents and part numbers listed in the parts section aresubject to change without notice . Multiquip does not guarantee the availability of the parts listed. When orderin...
Page 49 - SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS; DESCRIPTION
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 49 SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS DCA45SSIU3 WHISPERWATT GENERATOR WITH ISUZU BB-4JG1T DIESEL ENGINE 1 to 3 units QTY. P/N DESCRIPTION 5............8943672922 .......... FILTER, OIL5............8943692993 .......... FILTER, F...
Page 54 - ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.
PAGE 54 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.
Page 55 - PART NAME
DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) — PAGE 55 ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1 M1923200054 ENGINE .......................................................1 ................ISUZU BB-4JG1T PD-04 1-1 8970497081 CARTRIDGE, OIL FILTER...
Page 58 - OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.
PAGE 58 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) 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-SUNBELT G...
Page 60 - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.
PAGE 60 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.
Page 74 - NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.
PAGE 74 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) NAMEPLATE AND DECALS ASSY.
Page 76 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS
PAGE 76 — DCA45SSIU3 50 HZ GENERATOR • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (12/19/08) 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 orprepaid with the charges added to the invoice.All shipments ...
Page 78 - Your Local Dealer is:; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; MQ Power; 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 © COPYRIGHT 2008, MULTIQUIP INC. MQ Power and the MQ Power logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trad...
