Page 2 - prOpOsitiOn 65 Warning; Diesel engine exhaust and some of
page 2 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) prOpOsitiOn 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of
Page 3 - You can also obtain information about motor vehicle safety from; repOrting safety defects
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — 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 Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to not...
Page 4 - taBle Of cOntents; component drawings
page 4 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) taBle Of cOntents dca25ssiu3 generator (with Mlt25 series light tower) Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Reporting Safety Defects ......................................... 3 T...
Page 5 - parts Ordering prOcedures; Ordering parts has never been easier!; Choose from three easy options:; Order via Internet; Order; Order via Fax
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 5 parts Ordering prOcedures www .multiquip .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 - safety infOrMatiOn; SaFeTY MeSSageS; Danger
page 6 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) 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 ...
Page 7 - generaL SaFeTY; generaTor SaFeTY
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — 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 protecti...
Page 8 - engIne SaFeTY
page 8 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) safety infOrMatiOn engIne SaFeTY Danger The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. The engine of this equipment requ...
Page 9 - FUeL SaFeTY; TowIng SaFeTY; Safety Towing Regulations,
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — 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...
Page 10 - eLeCTrICaL SaFeTY; power Cord/Cable Safety; grounding Safety
page 10 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) 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. The electr ical...
Page 11 - BaTTerY SaFeTY; envIronMenTaL SaFeTY
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — 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 conta...
Page 12 - specificatiOns; Table 1. generator Specifications
page 12 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) specificatiOns Table 1. generator Specifications Model DCA25SSIU3 Type Revolving field, self ventilated, open protected type synchronous generator armature Connection Star with neutral Zigzag phase 3 Single St...
Page 13 - diMensiOns
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 13 diMensiOns Figure 1. Dimensions Table 3. Dimensions reference Letter Dimension in. (mm) reference Letter Dimension in. (mm) A 21.06 in. (535 mm.) F 94.49 in. (1,850 mm.) B 21.06 in. (535 mm.) G 39.37 in. (1,00...
Page 14 - installatiOn; Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application
page 14 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) installatiOn 8’ (MINIMUM) GROUND ROD FOR EARTH GROUND. CONNECT TO BUILDING GROUND IF APPLICABLE GENERATOR GROUND LUG GROUND CABLE REFERENCE NEC 250-83 (C) Figure 2. Typical Generator Grounding Application
Page 15 - oUTDoor InSTaLLaTIon; Do noT; generaTor groUnDIng; earTh; aLwaYS
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — 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 shi...
Page 16 - general infOrMatiOn
page 16 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) generaTor This MQ Power 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 other industri...
Page 17 - MajOr cOMpOnents; Figure 3. Major Components; Table 4. generator Major Components
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 17 MajOr cOMpOnents Figure 3. Major Components Table 4. generator Major Components ITeM no. DeSCrIpTIon 1 Terminal Panel Assembly 2 Output Terminal Assembly 3 Fuse Block Assembly 4 Muffler Assembly 5 Air Cleaner ...
Page 18 - generatOr cOntrOl panel; Figure 4. Generator Control Panel
page 18 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) generatOr cOntrOl panel Figure 4. Generator Control Panel The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the Generator Control Panel (Figure 4).1. voltage regulator Control — Allows ±15% manual a...
Page 19 - engine Operating panel; Figure 5. Engine Operating Panel; panel Light
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 19 engine Operating panel Figure 5. Engine Operating Panel The definitions below describe the controls and functions of the Engine Operating Panel (Figure 5).1. panel Light - Normally used in dark places or at ni...
Page 20 - Output terMinal panel faMiliarizatiOn; oUTpUT TerMInaL paneL; oUTpUT TerMInaL FaMILIarIZaTIon; Figure 6. Output Terminal Panel
page 20 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) 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 t...
Page 21 - 20 vaC gFCI receptacles; Receptacles; removing the plastic Face plate (hard wire; Output Terminal Lugs; Figure 10. Plastic Face Plate (Output Terminal
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 21 Output terMinal panel faMiliarizatiOn 120 vaC gFCI receptacles There are two 120 VAC, 20 amp GFCI (Duplex Nema 5-20R) receptacles provided on the output terminal panel. These receptacles can be accessed in any...
Page 22 - Connecting Loads; Figure 11. Connecting Loads; over Current relay; Figure 12. Over Current Relay
page 22 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) Output terMinal panel faMiliarizatiOn Connecting Loads Loads can be connected to the generator by the output Terminal Lugs or the convenience receptacles (Figure 11). Make sure to read the operation manual bef...
Page 23 - lOad applicatiOn; SIngLe phaSe LoaD; Table 5. power Factor By Load; Three phaSe LoaD
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 23 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 g...
Page 24 - generatOr Outputs; generaTor oUTpUT voLTageS; Figure 13. Voltage Selector Switch; voltage Selector Switch Locking Button; press and hold the; generator amperage
page 24 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) 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 13). To ...
Page 25 - generatOr Outputs/gauge reading; how To reaD The aC aMMeTer anD aC; Figure 14. Voltage Selector Switch; aC voltmeter gauge reading; Figure 15. aC voltmeter; aC ammeter gauge reading; Figure 17. aC ammeter
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 25 generatOr Outputs/gauge reading how To reaD The aC aMMeTer anD aC voLTage gaUgeS The AC ammeter and AC voltmeter gauges are controlled by the AC ammeter and AC voltmeter change-over switches. Both of these swi...
Page 26 - Output terMinal panel cOnnectiOns; Uvwo TerMInaL oUTpUT voLTageS; voltage Selector Switch; Figure 19. Voltage Selector Switch
page 26 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) 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 v...
Page 27 - Figure 24. Voltage Selector Switch
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 27 Output terMinal panel cOnnectiOns 3Ø-480/277v Uvwo Terminal output voltages 1. Place the voltage selector switch in the 3Ø 480/277 position as shown in Figure 24. Figure 24. Voltage Selector Switch 3Ø-480/277V...
Page 28 - Figure 28. Engine Oil Dipstick; Table 11. recommended Motor oil; FUeL CheCK; Figure 29. Trailer Fuel Tank
page 28 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) inspectiOn/setup CIrCUIT BreaKerS To protect the generator from an overload, a 3-pole, 60 amp, main circuit breaker is provided to protect the U,v, and w output Terminals from overload. In addition two single-...
Page 29 - Figure 30. Only Fill on Level Ground; Figure 31. Full Fuel Tank
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 29 inspectiOn/setup refueling procedure: 1. Level Tanks — Make sure fuel tank is level with the ground. Failure to do so will cause fuel to spill from the tank before reaching full capacity (Figure 30). Figure 30...
Page 30 - Table 12. Coolant Capacity; Figure 33. Fan Belt Tension; BaTTerY
page 30 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) Day-to-day addition of coolant is done from the recovery tank. When adding coolant to the radiator, Do noT remove the radiator cap until the unit has completely cooled. See Table 12 for engine, radiator, and r...
Page 31 - Battery Cable Installation; Figure 34. Battery Connections; aLTernaTor
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 31 Battery Cable Installation aLwaYS be sure the battery cables (Figure 34) are properly connected to the battery terminals as shown below. The red cable is connected to the positive terminal of the battery, and ...
Page 32 - generatOr start-up prOcedure; BeFore STarTIng; Figure 36. Engine Enclosure Doors; STarTIng; voltage selector switch; Figure 37. Voltage Selector Switch
page 32 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) generatOr start-up prOcedure BeFore STarTIng 1. Place the main, g.F.C.I., and aux. circuit breakers (Figure 35) in the oFF position prior to starting the engine. Figure 35. Main, Aux. and GFCI Circuit Breakers...
Page 34 - generatOr shut-dOWn prOcedures; Circuit Breakers Off; eMergenCY ShUTDown proCeDUre; LIghT Tower operaTIon
page 34 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) generatOr shut-dOWn prOcedures . Figure 50. Main, GFCI and Load Circuit Breakers Off 2. Let the engine cool by running it at low speed for 3-5 minutes with no load applied. 3. Place the ignition switch (Figure...
Page 35 - DaILY; Maintenance; generaL InSpeCTIon; engine Side; aIr CLeaner; reD; “reD”
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 35 * 1 Replace engine oil and filter at 100 hours, first time only. * 2 Add “Supplemental Coolant Additives (SCA’S)” to recharge the engine coolant. * 3 Replace primary air filter element when restriction indicat...
Page 36 - Figure 53. Fuel Tank Cleaning
page 36 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) 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 fu...
Page 37 - Figure 54. Radiator Cleaning
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 37 CheCK oIL LeveL Check the crankcase oil level prior to each use, or when the fuel tank is filled. Insufficient oil may cause severe damage to the engine. Make sure the generator is level. The oil level must be...
Page 38 - generatOr Wiring diagraM; Figure 55. Generator Wiring Diagram
page 38 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) generatOr Wiring diagraM Figure 55. Generator Wiring Diagram
Page 39 - engine Wiring diagraM; Figure 56. Engine Wiring Diagram
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 39 engine Wiring diagraM Figure 56. Engine Wiring Diagram
Page 41 - nOtes
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 41 nOtes
Page 42 - explanatiOn Of cOde in reMarks cOluMn; Sample partS liSt; remarKS Column
page 42 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) explanatiOn Of cOde in reMarks cOluMn The following section explains the different symbols and remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the help numbers found on the back page of the manual if the...
Page 43 - suggested spare parts; DCa25SSIU3 whISperwaTT generaTor; DeSCrIpTIon
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 43 suggested spare parts DCa25SSIU3 whISperwaTT generaTor (USeD wITh MLT25 LIghT Tower) wITh ISUZU Bv-4Le2 DIeSeL engIne 1 to 3 units QTY. p/n DeSCrIpTIon 5............2944566410 .......... CARTRIDGE , OIL FILTER...
Page 45 - parT naMe
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 45 generatOr assy. no. parT no. parT naMe QTY. . reMarKS 1 B1110200602 ROTOR ASSY 1 1-1 FIELD ASSY 1 1-2 7961025004 RECTIFIER 1 1-3 0601822630 SURGE ABSORBER 1 1-4 8001070003 FAN 1 1-5 8351611004 COUPLING DISK 2 ...
Page 50 - engine and radiatOr assy.
page 50 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) engine and radiatOr assy.
Page 54 - Output terMinal assy.
page 54 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) 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-SUNBEL...
Page 68 - naMeplate and decals assy.
page 68 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) naMeplate and decals assy.
Page 69 - STRIPE : WHISPERWATT
DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) — page 69 naMeplate and decals assy. no. parT no. parT naMe QTY. reMarKS 1 M1550000104 DECAL : NOTE ..........................................................1 ........... M15000010 2 M1550000204 DECAL : NOTE .............
Page 70 - terMs and cOnditiOns Of sale — parts
page 70 — DCa25SSIU3 (wITh MLT25 SerIeS) • operaTIon anD parTS ManUaL — rev. #1 (01/24/13) 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 or prepaid with the charges added to the invoice. All ship...
Page 72 - OperatiOn and parts Manual; Your Local Dealer is:; HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP; PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL; Canada
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 United StateS Multiquip Corporate Office MQ Parts Department 18910 Wilmington Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Contact: [email protected] Tel. (800) 421-1244 Fax (310) 537-3927 80...