Page 2 - PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
PAGE 2 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Page 3 - NOTE PAGE
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 3 NOTE PAGE
Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; NOTE; Specification and part; COMPONENT DRAWINGS
PAGE 4 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE Specification and part number are subject to change without notice . MQ Power DCA-180SSKAC Generator Proposition 65 Warning .............................................. 2Table Of Contents ....................
Page 5 - Ordering parts has never been easier!; Choose from three easy options:; Order via Internet; Order; Order via Fax; PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 5 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 ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ Dealer Name and Address ❒ ❒ ...
Page 6 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; C A U T I O N
PAGE 6 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allowthese parts to cool before servicingengine or generator. ■ The engine of this generator requires an adequate freef...
Page 10 - Figure 1. Generator with Trailer
PAGE 10 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) 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 units are...
Page 14 - DCA-180SSK — TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES; Brakes
PAGE 14 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — 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 200mil...
Page 15 - Figure 2. Electrical Brake Components
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 15 DCA-180SSK — 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 can b...
Page 16 - Figure 4. Major Suspension Components; Suspension
PAGE 16 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) 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 areprop...
Page 17 - Lug Nut Torque Requirements; After first road use, retorque all lug nuts in sequence.; Figure 5. Wheel Lug Nuts Tightening Sequence
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — 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 t I ) . 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-180SSK — TRAILER-BRAKE TROUBLESHOOTING
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — 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 c n e ...
Page 21 - Machine Safety Decals; DCA-180SSK — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 21 Machine Safety Decals The DCA-180SSK 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 decal...
Page 25 - DCA-180SSK — SPECIFICATIONS
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 25 DCA-180SSK — SPECIFICATIONS s n o i t a c i f i c e p S . 7 e l b a T s n o i t a c i f i c e p S r o t a r e n e G l e d o M K S S 0 8 1 - 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 26 - DCA-180SSK — GENERAL INFORMATION
PAGE 26 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — GENERAL INFORMATION DCA-180SSK FAMILIARIZATION Generator The MQ Power Model DCA-180SSK is a 144 kW generator that has been designed as a high quality portable (requiresa trailer for transport) power source for teleco...
Page 28 - DCA-180SSK — MAJOR COMPONENTS; Figure 6. Major Components
PAGE 28 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 6. Major Components
Page 29 - Figure 7. Dimensions
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 29 DCA-180SSK — DIMENSIONS (TOP, SIDE, AND REAR) Figure 7. Dimensions
Page 30 - DCA-180SSK — CONTROL PANEL; Figure 8. Control Panel
PAGE 30 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — CONTROL PANEL Figure 8. Control Panel
Page 31 - Figure 9. MPEC Module
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 31 DCA-180SSK — CONTROL PANEL The definitions below describe the controls and functions of theDCA-180SSK " Control Panel " (Figure 8). 1. Frequency Meter – Indicates the output frequency in hertz (Hz). Normally 60 Hz ±1 Hz . ...
Page 32 - DCA-180SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL; Figure 10. Engine Operating Panel
PAGE 32 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL Figure 10. Engine Operating Panel
Page 34 - DCA-180SSK — OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL OVERVIEW; FIGURE 12. GFCI Test Button
PAGE 34 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — OUTPUT TERMINAL PANEL OVERVIEW Circuit Breakers To protect the generator from an overload, a 3-pole, 500 amp, main circuit breaker is provided to protect the UVW output terminals from overload. In addition two single...
Page 35 - FIGURE 14. Output Terminal Panel
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 35 DCA-180SSK — 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-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) 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 8 1 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 P E L...
Page 37 - How to read the output terminal gauges.; The gauges and knobs on the control panel; DO NOT; effect
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — 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 beingproduced at the UVWO leg...
Page 38 - FIGURE 20. Hard Wire Hookup for Three Phase 240V; power at 139V. After hooking up
PAGE 38 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) 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 20 b...
Page 39 - FIGURE 24. Hard Wire Hookup for Three Phase 480V; power at 277V. After hooking up
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — 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 Change-over...
Page 40 - Outdoor Installation; be routed to a ventilated area.; EARTH; Use one of the following wire types to connect the; consult with a licensed; DCA-180SSK — INSTALLATION
PAGE 40 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) Outdoor Installation Install the generator in a location where it will not be exposedto rain or sunshine. Make sure the generator is on securelevel ground so that it cannot slide or shift around. Alsoinstall the generator in a ma...
Page 41 - Figure 27. Typical Generator Grounding Application
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 41 Figure 27. Typical Generator Grounding Application DCA-180SSK — INSTALLATION
Page 42 - To protect the generator from an overload,; main; circuit breaker is provided to protect the UVW output; GFCI; circuit breakers are provided to protect the GFCI; load; circuit breakers; ALL; circuit
PAGE 42 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) General Inspection Prior to Operation The DCA-180SSK generator has been thoroughly inspectedand accepted prior to shipment from the factory. However,be sure to check for damaged parts or components, or loosenuts and bolts, which ...
Page 43 - diesel fuel; fill the tank beyond capacity.; Figure 28. Engine Oil Dipstick
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — 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, veri...
Page 44 - remove the; Operation in Freezing Weather; il; Cleaning the Radiator; Tighten the bolt and nuts to fix the alternator back to; Figure 29. Fan Belt Tension
PAGE 44 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — 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, and r...
Page 45 - Figure 30. Battery Connections
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 45 DCA-180SSK — PRE-SETUP Battery Cable InstallationALWAYS be sure the battery cables (Figure 30) are properly connected to the battery terminals as shown below. The RED cable is connected to the positive terminal of the battery, and...
Page 46 - DCA-180SSK — LOAD APPLICATION; Single Phase Load; WATTS = VOLTAGE x AMPERAGE; Three Phase Load
PAGE 46 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — 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 operati...
Page 47 - Load Circuit Breakers
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 47 WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: WARNING: 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 dips...
Page 48 - Once it is determined if commercial power is required,; Figure 32. 120 VAC Accessory Receptacle/Cable; DCA-180SSK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE; BATTER; Figure 34. Battery Connections
PAGE 48 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) 2. Once it is determined if commercial power is required, connect the load to the UVW terminals as shown inFigure 33. These terminals can be found on the outputterminal panel, see page 35, Figure 14. To gain accessto the output t...
Page 49 - Figure 35. Engine Enclosure Doors; Engine Running; Figure 41. MPEC Engine Running Status LED; MANUAL; When starting the generator in; COLD; Figure 42. Engine Ignition Switch; If the generator is equipped with a ignition switch, turn; Figure 37. Engine Speed Switch
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 49 DCA-180SSK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL) 4. Close all engine enclosure doors (Figure 35). Figure 35. Engine Enclosure Doors Figure 40. Off/Manual/Auto Switch (Manual) 9. After engine starts, verify that the " Engine ...
Page 50 - the 60 cycle output frequency in; HERTZ; . If the voltage is not within the; Figure 48. Coolant Temperature Gauge; engine, set to high when a load is being applied.; Figure 49. Engine Speed Switch
PAGE 50 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE (MANUAL) 11. The generator's frequency meter (Figure 43) displays the 60 cycle output frequency in HERTZ . Figure 44. Voltage Meter (Volts) 12. The generator's voltage meter (Figure 44) d...
Page 53 - Figure 57. MPEC Engine Running; Figure 58. Emergency Stop Button; DCA-180SSK — GENERATOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 53 Figure 57. MPEC Engine 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 be used in ...
Page 54 - DCA-180SSK — MAINTENANCE
PAGE 54 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — 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 leaks...
Page 55 - Changing Oil
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 55 DCA-180SSK — 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 minutes....
Page 58 - DCA-180SSK — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM
PAGE 58 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 59 - DCA-180SSK — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 59 DCA-180SSK — ENGINE WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 64 - Items Found In the “Remarks” Column; Where indicated, this indicates a serial; Model Number; Items Found In the “Items Number” Column; All parts with same symbol in the number column,; EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN
PAGE 64 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) 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 particular part is used. Model Number -Where ...
Page 65 - Description; DCA-180SSK — SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS; DIESEL ENGINE
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 65 Qty. P/N Description 1 ......... 0601808262 ..... CIRCUIT BREAKER1 ......... 0601820625 ..... AUTOMATIC VOLTAGE REGULATOR1 ......... 0601840073 ..... RHEOSTAT VOLTAGE REGULATOR1 ......... 0601840121 ..... KNOB RHEOSTAT1 ......... ...
Page 74 - DCA-180SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.; ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.
PAGE 74 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY. ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY.
Page 75 - PART NO
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 75 DCA-180SSK — ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY. ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY. NO PART NO PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1 C0353100003 OPERATING PANEL 1 2 0207006000 HEX.. NUT 5 3 0602120562 METER PANEL ASSY. ............... 1 ........ 257310-989...
Page 76 - OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.
PAGE 76 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY. OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY.
Page 78 - BATTERY TERMINAL ASSY.
PAGE 78 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — BATTERY ASSY. BATTERY TERMINAL ASSY.
Page 88 - ENCLOSURE LINING ASSY.
PAGE 88 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — ENCLOSURE LINING ASSY. ENCLOSURE LINING ASSY.
Page 89 - PART NAME
DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL— REV. #3 (06/11/09) — PAGE 89 DCA-180SSK — ENCLOSURE LINING ASSY. ENCLOSURE LINING ASSY. NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1 C0494404104 LINING ............................. 1 ........................... FOR ITEM C0454001103 2 C0494404304 LINING ...............
Page 92 - DCA-180SSK — NAME PLATE AND DECALS; NAME PLATE AND DECALS
PAGE 92 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) DCA-180SSK — NAME PLATE AND DECALS NAME PLATE AND DECALS
Page 96 - TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS
PAGE 96 — DCA-180SSK — PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/11/09) 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 responsibility...
Page 98 - PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL; Your Local Dealer is:; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; MULTIQUIP CORPORATE OFFICE
PARTS AND OPERATION 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, or altered without written...