Page 3 - NOTE PAGE
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 3 1 NOTE PAGE
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Specifications are subject to; NOTE
PAGE 4 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications are subject to change without notice . NOTE MQ POWER DCA-10SPX4 MQ POWER DCA-10SPX4 MQ POWER DCA-10SPX4 MQ POWER DCA-10SPX4 MQ POWER DCA-10SPX4 WHISPER WHISPER WHISPER WHISPER WHISPERW W W W WA A A ...
Page 5 - PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES; Ordering parts has never been easier!; Choose from three easy options:; Order via Internet; Order; Order via Fax
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 5 1 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES www .mqpo w e r .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 - DCA-10SPX4 — SPECIFICATIONS
PAGE 6 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA-10SPX4 — SPECIFICATIONS s n o i t a c i f i c e p S r o t a r e n e G . 1 e l b a T l e d o M 4 X P S 0 1 - A C D e p y T s u o n o r h c n y s e p y t d e t c e t o r p n e p o , d e t a li t n e v fl e s , d l e if g n i v l ...
Page 8 - DCA-10SPX4 — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
PAGE 8 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) This Owner's Manual has beendeveloped to provide completei n s t r u c t i o n s f o r t h e s a f e a n de f f i c i e n t o p e r a t i o n o f t h eMQ Power Generator. Before using this generator, ensure that the operating indiv...
Page 9 - CAUTION - ACCIDENTAL STARTING
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 9 1 DCA-10SPX4 — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS ALWAYS place the engine ON/OFF switch ( MPEC ) in the OFF/RESET position when the generator is not in use. ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection. ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearin...
Page 10 - DCA-10SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; NEVER; disconnect any
PAGE 10 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA-10SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The following safety guidelines should always be used whenoperating the generator. General Safety: ■ D O N OT o p e r a t e o r s e r v i c e t h i s equipment before reading this entiremanual...
Page 11 - be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety; leave the generator unattended, turn off engine when; ALWAYS; run engine without air cleaner. Severe engine damage; change or adjust the engine speed which has been; Power Cord Safety; ALWAYS; store equipment properly when it is not being used.; ALWAYS; allow the machine a proper amount of time to; ALWAYS; service air cleaner frequently to prevent engine; ALWAYS; disconnect the; NEGATIVE battery terminal; before performing service on the generator.
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 11 1 DCA-10SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ ALWAYS be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety p r e c a u t i o n s a n d o p e r a t i o n t e c h n i q u e s b e f o r e u s i n ggenerators. ■ NEVER leave the generator un...
Page 12 - DANGER - EXPLOSION HAZARDS
PAGE 12 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA-10SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Battery Safety Use the following guidelines when handling the battery: ■ The battery contains acids that cancause injury to the eyes and skin. Toavoid eye irritation, always wear safety glasse...
Page 13 - In emergencies; always; DANGER
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 13 1 DCA-10SPX4 — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Backfeed to a utility system can cause electrocution and or property damage. NEVER connect the generators to a building's electrical system without atransfer switch or other approved device....
Page 14 - CAUTION - FOLLOW TOWING REGULATIONS
PAGE 14 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) Check with your local county or state safety towingregulations, in addition to meeting Department of Transportation ( DOT ) Safety Towing Regulations , before towing your generator. CAUTION - FOLLOW TOWING REGULATIONS ■ The maximu...
Page 16 - Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application; DCA-10SPX4 — INSTALLATION
PAGE 16 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application DCA-10SPX4 — INSTALLATION
Page 17 - CAUTION - EXHAUST HAZARD
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 17 1 Outdoor Installation Install the generator in a area that is free of debris,bystanders, and overhead obstructions. Make sure thegenerator is on secure level ground so that it cannot slide orshift around. Also install the generat...
Page 18 - DCA-10SPX4 — GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 18 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA-10SPX4 — GENERAL INFORMATION DCA-10SPX4 Whisperwatt™ Series Familiarization Generator The MQ Power Model DCA-10SPX4 is a 10 kW generator (Figure 3) that is designed as a high quality portable (requiresa trailer for transport) ...
Page 19 - DCA-10SPX4 — MAJOR COMPONENTS; Figure 3. Major Components
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 19 1 DCA-10SPX4 — MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 3. Major Components 4 e l b a T . s t n e n o p m o C r o j a M r o t a r e n e G . O N M E T I N O I T P I R C S E D 1 y l b m e s s A k n a T l e u F 2 y l b m e s s A r o t a i d a R d n a...
Page 20 - DCA-10SPX4 — GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
PAGE 20 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA-10SPX4 — GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL The definitions below describe the controls and functions ofthe Generator Control Panel (Figure 4). 1. Frequency Meter – Indicates the output frequency in hertz (Hz). Normally 60 Hz. 2. AC Amme...
Page 21 - Output Terminal Familiarization; The “; Ground; Output Terminal Panel; The; Output Terminal Panel; DCA-10SPX4 — OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL FAMILIARIZATION
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 21 1 Output Terminal Familiarization The “ Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure 5) is provided with the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 120V GFCI receptacle @ 20 amp ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 120V receptacle @ 30 amp ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 240V receptacle @ 30 amp ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 120...
Page 24 - DCA-10SPX4 — LOAD APPLICATION/MAXIMUM AMPERAGE; DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS
PAGE 24 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA-10SPX4 — LOAD APPLICATION/MAXIMUM AMPERAGE Single Phase Load Always be sure to check the nameplate on the generatorand equipment to insure the wattage, amperage, frequency,and voltage requirements are satisfactorily supplied b...
Page 25 - CAUTION - REFUELING THE GENERATOR
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 25 1 DCA-10SPX4 — SETUP Figure 12. Engine Oil Dipstick When checking the engine oil, be sure to check if the oil isclean. If the oil is not clean, drain the oil by removing the oildrain plug, and refill with the specified amount of o...
Page 29 - DCA-10SPX4 — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE; CAUTION - LETHAL EXHAUST HAZARD
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 29 1 Figure 24. Frequency Meter (Hz) Start-up Procedure 1. Set the Speed Control Switch to the START/IDLE position (Figure 22). 2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch. Turn the key clockwise to the PRE-HEAT position (Fig...
Page 31 - DCA-10SPX4 — GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURES; WARNING - SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 31 1 Normal Shutdown Procedure To shutdown the generator use the following procedure: 1. Place both the main , GFCI, and aux. circuit breakers as shown in Figure 20 to the OFF position. 2. Set the Speed Control Switch to the START/ID...
Page 32 - DCA-10SPX4 — MAINTENANCE; If the engine is operating in very
PAGE 32 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA-10SPX4 — MAINTENANCE Service Daily If the engine is operating in very dusty or dry grass conditions, a clogged air cleaner will result. This can lead toa loss of power, excessive carbon buildup in the combustionchamber and hig...
Page 33 - WARNING - BURN HAZARDS
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 33 1 DCA-10SPX4 — MAINTENANCE Generator Storage For longe term storage of the generator the following isrecommended: Fill the fuel tank completely. Treat with a fuel stabilizerif necessary. Completely drain the oil from the crank...
Page 34 - DCA-10SPX4 — TRAILER MAINTENANCE
PAGE 34 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA-10SPX4 — TRAILER MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Surge Brakes Hydraulic surge brakes (Figure 31) should not require anyspecial attention with the exception of routine maintenancesuch as shoe and lining replacement. Brake lines should be...
Page 35 - attempt to repair or modify a wheel.; CAUTION - REPAIRING TRAILER WHEELS; wear safety glasses when; CAUTION - EYESIGHT HAZARD
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 35 1 Tires/Wheels/Lug Nuts T i r e s a n d w h e e l s a r e a ve r y i m p o r t a n t a n d c r i t i c a lcomponents of the trailer. When specifying or replacing thetrailer wheels it is important the wheels, tires, and axle arepro...
Page 36 - use an pneumatic air; Figure 33. Wheel Lug Nuts; Lug Nut Torque Requirements; After first road use, retorque all lug nuts in sequence.
PAGE 36 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) NEVER use an pneumatic air gun to tighten wheel lug nuts. Figure 33. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence DCA-10SPX4 — TRAILER MAINTENANCE NOTE Lug Nut Torque Requirements It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper wheel...
Page 37 - DCA-10SPX4 — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM; Figure 34. Generator Wiring Diagram
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 37 1 DCA-10SPX4 — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 34. Generator Wiring Diagram
Page 38 - DCA-10SPX4 — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM; Figure 35. Engine Wiring Diagram
PAGE 38 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA-10SPX4 — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 35. Engine Wiring Diagram
Page 44 - DCA-10SPX4 — EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN
PAGE 44 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) The contents and part numbers listed in the parts section aresubject to change without notice . Multiquip does not guarantee the availibility of the parts listed. When ordering a part that has more than oneitem number listed, chec...
Page 45 - DCA-10SPX4 — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS; DCA-10SPX4 WHISPER WATTGENRATOR; Description
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 45 1 DCA-10SPX4 — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS DCA-10SPX4 WHISPER WATTGENRATOR W/KUBOTA D1503M DIESEL ENGINE 1 TO 3 UNITS Qty. P/N Description 5 ......... 1641432433 ........ FILTER, OIL5 ......... 1522143172 ........ ELEMENT, FUEL FILTER3 ...
Page 51 - MACHINE SCREW
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 51 1 DCA - 10SPX4 — CONTROL PANEL ASSY. CONTROL PANEL ASSY. NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 37 0027105015 MACHINE SCREW 2 38 0601806640 FUSE, 65A 1 39 0601830771 SPEED CONTROL SWITCH 1 40 B0214002903 CONTROL BOX 1 41 0017108020 H...
Page 52 - OUTPUT RECEPTACLE ASSY.
PAGE 52 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA - 10SPX4 — OUTPUT RECEPTACLE ASSY. OUTPUT RECEPTACLE ASSY.
Page 53 - PART NAME; GROUND TERMINAL
DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) — PAGE 53 1 DCA - 10SPX4 — OUTPUT RECEPTACLE ASSY. OUTPUT RECEPTACLE ASSY. NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1 0601815109 GROUND TERMINAL 1 2 0601812598 RECEPTACLE, 5-20R 1 3 0601811035 RECEPTACLE, L5-30R 1 4 0601811033 RECEPTACLE, L6-30R...
Page 54 - ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.
PAGE 54 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) DCA - 10SPX4 — ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY. ENGINE AND RADIATOR ASSY.
Page 72 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS
PAGE 72 — DCA-10SPX4— OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (02/17/09) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS PAYMENT TERMS Terms of payment for parts are net 10 days. FREIGHT POLICY All parts orders will be shipped collect orprepaid with the charges added to the invoice.All shipments are F.O.B. point ...
Page 74 - Your Local Dealer is:; HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; MQ Power
PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL 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 2009, MULTIQUIP INC. MQ Power and the MQ Power logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used, reproduced,...
