Page 3 - HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 3 HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERON-HAND WHEN CALLING P P P P PAR AR AR AR ARTS DEP TS DEP TS DEP TS DEP TS DEPAR AR AR AR ARTMENT TMENT TMENT TMENT TMENT 800/427-1244 or 310/537-3700FAX: 800/672-...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; NOTE
PAGE 4 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) Here's How To Get Help ............................................. 3Table Of Contents ...................................................... 4Rules For Safe Operation ...................................... 6-9Towing ..........
Page 5 - PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES; at no charge for freight; at one-half of actual freight cost; UPS; Earn Extra Discounts when; to our Parts Department!; Extra Fax Discount
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 5 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Get special freight allowanceswhen you order 10 or moreline items via FAX!** ■ UPS Ground Service at no charge for freight ■ PS Third Day Service at one-half of actual freight cost No other allowance...
Page 9 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 9 Transporting ■ Always shutdown engine before transporting. ■ Tighten fuel tank cap securely. ■ Drain fuel when transporting generator over long distancesor deteriorated roads. ■ Always tie-down the generator during transporta...
Page 10 - Figure 1. Generator with Trailer
PAGE 10 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) To reduce the possibility of an accident while transportingthe generator on public roads, always make sure the trailer(Figure 1) that supports the generator and the towing vehicleare in good operating condition and both unit...
Page 14 - DCA-400SSK — TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES; Brakes
PAGE 14 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES Brakes If your trailer has a braking system, the brakes should beinspected the first 200 miles of operation. This will allow thebrake shoes and drums to seat properly. After the first 2...
Page 15 - Figure 2. Electrical Brake Components
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 15 DCA-400SSK — TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES Hydraulic/Air/Surge Brakes Hydraulic brakes (Figure 3) should not require any specialattention with the exception of routine maintenance such asshoe and lining replacement. These brakes...
Page 16 - Figure 4. Major Suspension Components; Suspension
PAGE 16 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) Tires/Wheels/Lug Nuts T i r e s a n d w h e e l s a r e a ver 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 are...
Page 17 - After first road use, retorque all lug nuts in sequence.; Figure 5. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 17 s t n e m e r i u q e R e u q r o T n o i s n e p s u S . 3 e l b a T m e tI ). s b L -. t F ( e u q r o T T L O B - U " 8 / 3 5 3 - X A M 0 3 - N I M T L O B - U " 6 1 / 7 0 6 - X A M 5 4 - N I M T L O B - U " 2...
Page 19 - DCA-400SSK — TRAILER-BRAKE TROUBLESHOOTING
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 19 g n i t o o h s e l b u o r T e k a r B c i r t c e l E . 5 e l b a T m o t p m y S e s u a C e l b i s s o P n o i t u l o S t n e t t i m r e t n I r o s e k a r B o N s e k a r B ? s e r i w n e k o r b r o s t i u c r i ...
Page 20 - il
PAGE 20 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) g n i t o o h s e l b u o r T e k a r B c il u a r d y H . 6 e l b a T m o t p m y S e s u a C e l b i s s o P n o i t u l o S s e k a r B o N ? d e k n i k r o n e k o r b e n il e k a r B . e c a l p e r r o ri a p e R o t...
Page 21 - Machine Safety Decals; DCA-400SSK — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 21 Machine Safety Decals The DCA-400SSK generator is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety andmaintenance information. The illustration below and on the preceding pages shows the...
Page 23 - DCA-400SSK — SPECIFICATIONS; if
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 23 DCA-400SSK — SPECIFICATIONS s n o it a c if i c e p S . 7 e l b a T s n o it a c if i c e p S r o t a r e n e G l e d o M K S S 0 0 4 - A C D e p y T r o t a r e n e g 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 ...
Page 24 - DCA-400SSK — GENERAL INFORMATION; Engine Controller Alarm System
PAGE 24 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — GENERAL INFORMATION DCA-400SSK FAMILIARIZATION Generator The MQ Power Model DCA-400SSK is a 320 kW gener gener gener gener generator ator ator ator ator that is designed as a high quality portable (requires a tr...
Page 25 - Battery Charger; The; Electronic Governor System
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 25 DCA-400SSK — GENERAL INFORMATION Jacket Water Heater (OPTIONAL) The jacket water heater is a 1500-watt heater designed tokeep the coolant warm in the engine block for fast startsand load acceptance. The heater is ther mostat...
Page 26 - DCA-400SSK — MAJOR COMPONENTS; Figure 6. Major Components
PAGE 26 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 6. Major Components
Page 27 - NOTE PAGE
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 27 NOTE PAGE
Page 28 - Figure 7a. Dimensions
PAGE 28 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — DIMENSIONS (TOP AND SIDE) Figure 7a. Dimensions Dry weight: 4270kg (9413.64lb) Wet weight: 4800kg (10582.08 lb)
Page 29 - Figure 7b. Dimensions
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 29 DCA-400SSK — DIMENSIONS (FRONT AND REAR) Figure 7b. Dimensions
Page 30 - DCA-400SSK — CONTROL PANEL; Figure 8. Control Panel
PAGE 30 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — CONTROL PANEL Figure 8. Control Panel
Page 31 - Controller Module
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 31 DCA-400SSK — CONTROL PANEL The definitions below describe the controls and functions ofthe DCA-400SSK " Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel " (Figure 8). 1. Pilot Lamp – Indicates th...
Page 32 - DCA-400SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL; Figure 10. Engine Operating Panel
PAGE 32 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL Figure 10. Engine Operating Panel
Page 34 - DCA-400SSK — OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL OVERVIEW; FIGURE 12. GFCI Test Button
PAGE 34 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL OVERVIEW Circuit Breakers To protect the generator from an overload, a 3-pole, 1000amp, main main main main main circuit breaker is provided to protect the UVW output terminals from overloa...
Page 35 - FIGURE 14. Output Terminal Panel
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 35 DCA-400SSK — OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL OVERVIEW L e g s O a n d G r o u n d a r econsidered Bonded Grounds. NOTE FIGURE 14. Output Terminal Panel
Page 36 - attempt to change the Voltage; Over Current Relay
PAGE 36 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) E L B A L I A V A S E G A T L O V . 8 E L B A T L E D O M K S S 0 0 4 A C D E G A T L O V E S A H P 3 ) E L B A T C E N N O C E R ( T L O V 8 0 2 T L O V 0 2 2 T L O V 0 4 2 T L O V 6 1 4 T L O V 0 4 4 T L O V 0 8 4 E S A H ...
Page 37 - How to read the output terminal gauges.; The gauges and knobs on the control panel; DO NOT; effect
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 37 How to read the output terminal gauges. The gauges and knobs on the control panel DO NOT effect the generator output in any fashion. They are there tosimply help the operator observe how much power is beingsupplied produced ...
Page 38 - FIGURE 20. Hard Wire Hookup for Three Phase 240V; power at 139V. After hooking up
PAGE 38 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) 3 Phase, 240 Volt The following connection, with the voltage change-overboard set into the 240V set position (See Figure 19), canoffer THREE PHASE power at 240V. After hooking up the hard wires to the lugs as shown in figure...
Page 39 - FIGURE 24. Hard Wire Hookup for Three Phase 480V; power at 277V. After hooking up
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 39 480 Volt Set position The voltage change-over board 480V set position uses all6 plates in 3 different connection places. There are 2plates at every position (Every plate is used). See figure23 below. FIGURE 23. Voltage Chang...
Page 40 - Generator Grounding; EARTH; Use one of the following wire types to connect the; DCA-400SSK — INSTALLATION; ALWAYS; consult with a licensed; Outdoor Installation; C A U T I O N; be routed to a ventilated area.; Mounting
PAGE 40 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) C A U T I O N : An electric shock may happen whenvibrators are used. Pay close attention tohandling when operating vibrators andalways use rubber boots and gloves toinsulate the body from electrical shock. Generator Groundin...
Page 41 - Figure 27. Typical Generator Grounding Application
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 41 Figure 27. Typical Generator Grounding Application DCA-400SSK — INSTALLATION
Page 43 - Fill the fuel tank with clean and fresh diesel fuel.; DO; fill the tank beyond capacity.; Figure 28. Engine Oil Dipstick; li; If diesel spillage occurs, wipe up the; Coolant
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 43 Lubrication Oil Fill the engine crankcase with lubricating oil through the fillerhole, but do not overfill. Make sure the generator is level.With the dipstick inserted all the way, but without being screwinto the filler hole...
Page 44 - Cleaning the Radiator; Figure 29. Fan Belt Tension
PAGE 44 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — PRE-SETUP Day-to-day addition of coolant is done from the reserve tank.When adding coolant to the radiator, DO NOT remove the radiator cap until the unit has completely cooled. See Table12 for engine, radiator, ...
Page 45 - Figure 30. Battery Connections
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 45 DCA-400SSK — PRE-SETUP Battery Cable InstallationALWAYS be sure the battery cables (Figure 30) are properly connected to the battery terminals as shown below. TheRED RED RED RED RED cable is connected to the positive termina...
Page 46 - DCA-400SSK — LOAD APPLICATION; Single Phase Load; An inadequate size connecting cable which; I f w a t t a g e i s n o t g i v e n o n t h e; Three Phase Load
PAGE 46 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — LOAD APPLICATION Single Phase Load Always be sure to check the nameplate on the generatorand equipment to insure the wattage, amperage andfrequency requirements are satisfactorily supplied by thegenerator for op...
Page 47 - Load Circuit Breakers
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 47 W A R N I N G : Before Starting Engine 1. Check the lubricating oil level prior to starting the engine. Make sure the generator is level. The oil level must bemaintained between two notches on the dipstick. 2. When there is ...
Page 48 - Figure 34. Engine Enclosure Doors; Connect the load to the UVW terminals as shown in; BATTER; Figure 33. Battery Connections; When starting the generator in; COLD
PAGE 48 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) 4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 34). Figure 34. Engine Enclosure Doors 5. Set the battery ON/OFF switch (Figure 35) to the ON position. Figure 35. Battery ON/OFF Switch 2. Connect the load to the UVW terminals as...
Page 49 - the 60 cycle output frequency in; HERTZ; . If the voltage is not within the; Figure 41. Voltage Adjust Control; If the generator is equipped with a ignition switch, turn; Figure 43. Oil Pressure Gauge; Figure 44. Coolant Temperature Gauge
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 49 8. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 39) displays the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ . Figure 39. Frequency Meter (Hz) Figure 40. Voltage Meter (Volts) 9. The generator's voltage meter (Figure 40) displays the 120 ...
Page 50 - Figure 47. Main and GFCI Circuit Breakers; Turn the MAIN, GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers to their; Figure 45. Engine Tachometer; Pull the throttle handle to increase the speed of the; Figure 46. Engine Throttle
PAGE 50 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) 16. Observe the generator's ammeter (Figure 48) and verify that it reads the anticipated amount of current withrespect to the load. Remember the ammeter will onlydisplay a current reading if the load is in use. 17. The gener...
Page 51 - Figure 50. Engine Controller Status LED
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 51 DCA-400SSK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (CONTROLLER) 1. Follow instructions as with key switch numbers 1-6. Figure 49. Off/Manual/Auto Switch (Manual) 3. After engine starts, verify that the " Engine Running " stat...
Page 52 - Figure 53. Engine Controller Running; Figure 54. Emergency Stop Button; DCA-400SSK — GENERATOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
PAGE 52 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) Figure 53. Engine Controller Running Status LED (OFF) NEVER stop the engine suddenly except i n a n e m e r g e n c y. D O N OT u s e t h e emergency stop switch a as method ofshutting down the engine. This switch is ONLY to...
Page 54 - DCA-400SSK — MAINTENANCE
PAGE 54 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — MAINTENANCE General Inspection Prior to each use, the generating set should be cleaned andinspected for deficiencies. Check for loose, missing ordamaged nuts, bolts or other fasteners. Also check for fuelor oil ...
Page 55 - Changing Oil
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 55 DCA-400SSK — MAINTENANCE 5. When the water level is near the mouth of the water filler, open drain plugs and start the engine, and run atlow idling. Keep the engine running at low idling andflush the radiator for about 10 mi...
Page 58 - DCA-400SSK — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM
PAGE 58 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 66 - Items Found In the “Remarks” Column; Where indicated, this indicates a serial; Items Found In the “Items Number” Column; All par ts with same symbol in the number column,; EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN
PAGE 66 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) How to read the marks and remarks used in this partsbook. Items Found In the “Remarks” Column Serial Numbers- Where indicated, this indicates a serial number range (inclusive) where a par ticular part is used. Model Number- ...
Page 67 - DCA-400SSK — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS; Description; Part number on this Suggested Spare
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 67 DCA-400SSK DCA-400SSK DCA-400SSK DCA-400SSK DCA-400SSK W/K W/K W/K W/K W/KOMA OMA OMA OMA OMATSU SA6D140E-2 TSU SA6D140E-2 TSU SA6D140E-2 TSU SA6D140E-2 TSU SA6D140E-2 DIESEL ENGINE DIESEL ENGINE DIESEL ENGINE DIESEL ENGINE ...
Page 79 - OIL PANEL
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 79 ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY. NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 43 8212044103 OIL PANEL 1 44 0017110025 HEX. HEAD BOLT 2 45 C3358300204 CLAMPER ROD 1 46 0017110025 HEX. HEAD BOLT 2 47 8212256104 CLAMPER ROD 1 48 0019208020 H...
Page 80 - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.
PAGE 80 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSKENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY. ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY. S/N 3701677~ UP TO S/N 3701676
Page 81 - DCA-400SSK ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.; PART NO
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 81 DCA-400SSK ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY. ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY. NO PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1 C3353100003 OPERATING PANEL ................................ 1 ......... S/N3692434 TO 3696509 C2352100213 OPERATING PA...
Page 82 - OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.
PAGE 82 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY. OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.
Page 87 - PART NAME
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 87 ACTUATOR ASSY. NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1 DYNC11020300024 ACTUATOR ........................................... 1 ...... S/N3701677~;REPLACES 0602150092 2 0602211090 LEVER .............................................
Page 99 - EMBLEM
DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) — PAGE 99 DCA-400SSK — ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY. ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY. NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 37 0600500090 EMBLEM 1 38 0021106020 MACHINE SCREW 2 39 C3464200102 ROOF PANEL 1 C3494500204 LINING 1 40 C3464500304 COVER, ROOF PANEL 1 ...
Page 108 - DCA-400SSK — NAME PLATE AND DECALS; NAME PLATE AND DECALS; CONTROL BOX GROUP
PAGE 108 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — NAME PLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS CONTROL BOX GROUP ENGINE OPERATING PANEL GROUP S/N3701677~
Page 110 - DCA-400SSK — NAME PLATE AND DECALS; BONNET GROUP
PAGE 110 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) DCA-400SSK — NAME PLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS BONNET GROUP BATTERY GROUP ENGINE AND RADIATOR GROUP
Page 112 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS
PAGE 112 — DCA-400SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL (STD)— REV. #3 (09/17/01) 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 of origin.Multiquip’s responsi...
Page 114 - PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL
HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERON-HAND WHEN CALLING P P P P PAR AR AR AR ARTS DEP TS DEP TS DEP TS DEP TS DEPAR AR AR AR ARTMENT TMENT TMENT TMENT TMENT 800/427-1244 or 310/537-3700FAX: 800/672-7877 or 310/637-3284 SER SER SER SER SERVICE DEP VICE DEP VICE DEP VICE DEP...
