Page 3 - To find the latest revision of this; HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; MQ POWER CORPORATE OFFICE
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 3 1 © COPYRIGHT 2004, MULTIQUIP INC. MQ Power Inc, Ultra-Silent series, and the MQ Power logo are registered trademarks of Multiquip Inc. and may not be used,reproduced, or altered without written permission. All other trademarks are...
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; S p e c i f i c a t i o n a n d p a r t; NOTE
PAGE 4 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRAWINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS WINGS Explanation of Code in Remarks Column ....................... 54Suggested Spare Parts ...............................
Page 5 - Direct TOLL-FREE access
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 5 1 MQPOWER A Division of Multiquip Inc.POST OFFICE BOX 6254CARSON, CA 90749310-537-3700 • 800-421-1244FAX: 310-632-2656E-MAIL: [email protected]: www.mqpower.com When ordering parts, please supply the following informati...
Page 6 - DCA-85USJ — SPECIFICATIONS
PAGE 6 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) DCA-85USJ — 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 J S U 5 8 - 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 o v...
Page 8 - DCA85USJ — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS
PAGE 8 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) 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 Model DCA-85USJ ULTRA-SILENT™ GENERATOR. Before using this generator, e...
Page 9 - CAUTION - ACCIDENTAL STARTING
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 9 1 DCA85USJ — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS ALWAYS place the Engine ON/OFF switch in the OFF position and remove the ignition key when the pump is not inuse. ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection. ALWAYS wear approved eye and h...
Page 10 - DCA-85USJ — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
PAGE 10 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) DCA-85USJ — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The following safety guidelines should always be used whenoperating the DCA-85USJ 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 en...
Page 11 - DANGER - ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 11 1 DCA-85USJ — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION POWER CORD (POWER ON) WET HANDS During operation of this generator, thereexists the possibility of electrocution, electrical shock or burn, which can cause severe bodily harm or even DEATH! T...
Page 12 - WARNING - BURN HAZARDS
PAGE 12 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) DCA-85USJ — 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 glasses...
Page 13 - CAUTION - FOLLOW TOWING REGULATIONS
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 13 1 Emergencies ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher. ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest and first aid kit. ■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site, in case of em...
Page 14 - DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR DECALS; Figure 2. Generator Decals
PAGE 14 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) The DCA-85USJ generator is equipped with a number of safety decals (Figures 2 & 3). These decals are provided foroperator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below and on the preceding page show the decals as ...
Page 16 - Figure 4. Typical Generator Grounding Application; DCA-85USJ — INSTALLATION
PAGE 16 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) Figure 4. Typical Generator Grounding Application DCA-85USJ — INSTALLATION
Page 17 - CAUTION - EXHAUST HAZARD
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — 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-85USJ — GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 18 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) DCA-85USJ — GENERAL INFORMATION DCA-85USJ Series Familiarization Generator The MQ Power Model DCA-85USJ is a 65.6 kW generator (Figure 5) that is designed as a high quality portable (requiresa trailer for transport) power source f...
Page 19 - DCA-85USJ — MAJOR COMPONENTS; Figure 5. Major Components
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 19 1 DCA-85USJ — MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 5. Major Components 3 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 r e lf f u M 2 y l b m e s s A e n i g n E 3 y l b m e s...
Page 20 - NOTE PAGE
PAGE 20 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) NOTE PAGE
Page 21 - DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 21 1 DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL The definitions below describe the controls and functions ofthe DCA-85USJ Generator Control Panel (Figure 6). 1. Main Circuit Breaker – This three-pole, 250A main breaker is provided to protec...
Page 22 - Figure 7. Engine Operating Panel; DCA-85USJ — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
PAGE 22 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) Figure 7. Engine Operating Panel DCA-85USJ — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
Page 24 - DCA-85USJ — OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL FAMILIARIZATION
PAGE 24 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) Output Terminal Familiarization The “ Output Terminal Panel ” (Figure 8) is provided with the following: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Three (3) 120/240V output receptacles @ 50 amp ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Three (3) Circuit Breakers @ 50 amps ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Two (2) 120...
Page 26 - Ouput Terminal
PAGE 26 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) Figure 13. Connecting Loads Connecting Loads Loads can be connected to the generator by the Ouput Terminal Lugs or the convienience receptacles. (See Figure 13). Make sure to read the operation manual before attempting to connecta...
Page 27 - DCA-85USJ — LOAD APPLICATION; WATTS = VOLTAGE x AMPERAGE; must install an; DANGER - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAZARDS
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 27 1 DCA-85USJ — LOAD APPLICATION 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 by thegenerator f...
Page 28 - DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR OUTPUTS; CAUTION - CHANGING VOLTAGES
PAGE 28 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) GFCI Receptacle Load Capability The load capability of the GFCI receptacles is directly re-lated to the voltage being supplied at either the output termi-nals or the 3 twist lock auxilliary receptacles. Tables 8 and 9 show what am...
Page 29 - DCA-85USJ — GAUGE READING
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 29 1 DCA-85USJ — GAUGE READING How to Read the Output Terminal Gauges. The gauges and selector switches on the control panel DO NOT effect the generator output. They are provided to help observe how much power is being supplied at th...
Page 30 - DCA-85USJ — OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL CONNECTIONS
PAGE 30 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) Figure 22. Voltage Selector Switch 240/139V Three-Phase Position DCA-85USJ — OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL CONNECTIONS UVWO Terminal Output Voltages Various output voltages can be obtained using the Output Terminal Lugs .. The voltages at...
Page 31 - Single-Phase Position
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 31 1 Figure 27. Voltage Selector Switch 480/277V Three-Phase Position 3Ø 480/277 Output Terminal Lug Voltages 1. Place the voltage selector switch in the 3Ø 480/277 position as shown in Figure 27. Figure 28. UVWO Terminal Lugs 480/27...
Page 32 - CAUTION - REFUELING THE GENERATOR
PAGE 32 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) DCA-85USJ — PRE-SETUP Figure 31. 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 ...
Page 40 - DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE; WARNING - SHUTTING DOWN THE GENERATOR
PAGE 40 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) Shutdown Procedure To shutdown the generator use the following procedure: 1. Place both the MAIN , GFCI and LOAD circuit breakers as shown in Figure 39 to the OFF position. 3. Let the engine cool by running it for 3-5 minutes with...
Page 41 - DCA-85USJ — MAINTENANCE; If the engine is operating in very
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 41 1 E C N A N E T N I A M / N O I T C E P S N I . 3 1 E L B A T s r H 0 1 Y L I A D s r H 0 5 2 s r H 0 0 5 s r H 0 0 0 1 E N I G N E s l e v e L d i u l F e n i g n E k c e h C X r e n a e l C ri A k c e h C X l e v e L d i c A y r...
Page 44 - DCA-85USJ — TRAILER MAINTENANCE
PAGE 44 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) Trailer Maintenance This section is intended to provide the user with generictrailer service and maintenance information. The service andmaintenance guidelines referenced in this section refer to awide range of trailers. Remember ...
Page 46 - attempt to repair or modify a wheel.; CAUTION - REPAIRING TRAILER WHEELS; wear safety glasses when; CAUTION - EYESIGHT HAZARD
PAGE 46 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) 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 areproper...
Page 47 - After first road use, retorque all lug nuts in sequence.; NEVER; use an pneumatic air; Figure 59. Wheel Lug Nuts
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 47 1 Lug Nut Torque Requirements It is extremely important to apply and maintain proper wheelmounting torque on the trailer. Be sure to use only thefasteners matched to the cone angle of the wheel. Properprocedure for attachment of t...
Page 48 - DCA-85USJ — TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAM; Figure 60. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring Diagram
PAGE 48 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) DCA-85USJ — TRAILER WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 60. Trailer/Towing Vehicle Wiring Diagram
Page 49 - DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM; Figure 61. Generator Wiring Diagram
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 49 1 DCA-85USJ — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 61. Generator Wiring Diagram
Page 50 - DCA-85USJ — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM; Figure 62. Engine Wiring Diagram
PAGE 50 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) DCA-85USJ — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM Figure 62. Engine Wiring Diagram
Page 54 - EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN; How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book.; All parts with same symbol in the number column,
PAGE 54 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book. Items Found In the “Remarks” Column Serial Numbers-Where indicated, this indicates a serialnumber range (inclusive) where a par ticul...
Page 55 - DCA-85USJ — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 55 1 DCA-85USJ — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS Part number on this Suggested Spare Parts listmay supercede/replace the P/N shown in the textpages of this book. NOTE DCA-85USJ ULTRA-SILENT GENRATOR W/JOHN DEERE 4045TF275 DIESEL ENGINE 1 TO 3 ...
Page 66 - OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.
PAGE 66 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) DCA-85USJ — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY. OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.
Page 67 - PART NAME
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 67 1 THE SERIAL NUMBER MAY BE REQUIRED. ADD THE FOLLOWING DIGITS AFTER THE PART NUMBERWHEN ORDERING ANY PAINTED PANEL TO INDICATECOLOR OF UNIT: 1-ORANGE 5-BLACK 2 - W H I T E 6-CATERPILLAR YELLOW 3-SPECTRUM GREY 7-CATO GOLD 4-SUNBELT...
Page 87 - STRIPE
DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) — PAGE 87 1 DCA-85USJ — NAME PLATE ASSY. NAME PLATE ASSY. NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 24 M9520100204 DECAL, CAUTION .................................................... 1 .............. M92010020A 25 M9520100304 DECAL, SAFETY INSTRU...
Page 88 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS
PAGE 88 — DCA-85USJ — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/17/04) 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 ...
