PARTS AND OPERATION MANUAL
MQ POWER MODEL DCA-500SSK WHISPERWATTTM GENERATOR
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Standard
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MQ Power DCA-500SSK
AC Generator
PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES
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Extra
Discount
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
GENERAL SAFETY
Radiator
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
CAUTIONCAUTION
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Battery
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Loading and Unloading Crane
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Maintenance Safety
Transporting
Emergencies
Towing Safety Precautions
DCA-500SSK -TOWING
Figure 1. Generator and Trailer
DCA-500SSK - TRAILER-SAFETY GUIDELINES
Explanation of Chart
DCA-500SSK -TRAILER-SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. Specifications
MODEL
APPLICATION
DCA-500SSK -TRAILER-SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. Specifications Cont
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MODEL
DCA-500SSK -TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES
Electric Brake Adjustment
Brakes
Electric Brakes
DCA-500SSK -TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES
Hydraulic/Air/Surge Brakes
Figure 2. Electrical Brake Components
Figure 3. Hydraulic Brake Components
Tires/Wheels/Lug Nuts
Tire Wear/Inflation
Suspension
DCA-500SSK -TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES
DCA-500SSK -TRAILER SAFETY GUIDELINES
Table 3. Suspension Torque Requirements
Torque Ft.-Lbs
Lug Nut Torque Requirements
DCA-500SSK -TRAILER-WIRING DIAGRAM
DCA-500SSK -TRAILER BRAKESTROUBLESHOOTING
Table 6. Air Brake Troubleshooting
Symptom
Solution
DCA-500SSK - OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
Machine Safety Decals
DCA-500SSK - OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
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DCA-500SSK - OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
DCA-500SSK - OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
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DCA-500SSK - OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS
DCA-500SSK -- NOTES PAGE
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DCA-500SSK - SPECIFICATIONS
Table 7. Specifications
Generator Specifications
Engine Specifications
Microprocessor Controlled Alarm System
DCA-500SSK - GENERAL INFORMATION
DCA-500SSK FAMILIARIZATION Generator
Engine Control Panel
DCA-500SSK - MAJOR COMPONENTS
Figure 6. Major Components
NOTE PAGE
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DCA-500SSK - DIMENSIONS TOP AND SIDE
Figure 7a. Dimensions
DCA-500SSK - DIMENSIONS FRONT AND REAR
Figure 7b. Dimensions
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DCA-500SSK - CONTROL PANEL
Figure 8. Control Panel
DCA-500SSK - CONTROL PANEL
D. Overcrank Shutdown - Indicates the unit has
Figure 9. MPEC Module
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DCA-500SSK - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
Figure 10. Engine Operating Panel
DCA-500SSK - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL
7. Fuel Level Gauge - Indicates amount of diesel fuel remaining
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Connecting Load
DCA-500SSK - OUTPUTTERMINAL
600SSK FAMILIARIZATION
Control Box
DCA-500SSK - OUTPUTTERMINAL
Figure 14. Output Terminal Panel Location
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Legs O and Ground are considered Bonded Grounds
Output Terminal Panel Available Voltages
Over Current Relay
Maximum Amps
Maximum Amps
Reading the Output Terminal Gauges
Change-Over Switch
Change-Over Switch
DCA-500SSK - OUTPUTTERMINAL
Single Phase, 240 Volt
3 Phase, 240 Volt
Single Phase, 139 Volt
Voltage Change-over Board
Single Phase, 480 Volt
3 Phase, 480 Volt
Single Phase, 277 Volt
DCA-500SSK - OUTPUTTERMINAL
DCA-500SSK - INSTALLATION
Outdoor Installation
DCA-500SSK - INSTALLATION
Always check Local, State, and Federal
Laws before grounding generator
Figure 27. Typical Generator Grounding Application
DCA-500SSK - PRE-SETUP
Table 10. Cable Selection 60 Hz, Single Phase Operation
#10 Wire
#12 Wire
Table 11. Recommended Motor Oil
Owners Manual
Type Oil
Range
Cleaning the Radiator
Air Cleaner
Operation in Freezing Weather
Fan Belt Tension
Battery Cable Installation
Wiring
Piping and Hose Connection
DCA-500SSK - PRE-SETUP
Single Phase Load
Three Phase Load
DCA-500SSK - LOAD APPLICATION
DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE MANUAL
Before Starting Engine
Before Starting Generator and Control Panel
DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE MANUAL
4. Close all engine enclosure doors Figure
DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE MANUAL
Figure 41. Voltage Meter Volts Figure 42. Voltage Adjust Control Knob
Figure 45. Coolant Temperature Gauge
Figure 44. Oil Pressure Gauge
DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE MANUAL
Figure 46. Engine Speed Switch
Figure 49. Ammeter Load
Figure 47. Engine Tachometer
DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR START-UP PROCEDURE AUTO
Figure 50. Off/Manual Auto Switch AUTO
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DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Engine Shutdown
Emergency Stop
NOTE PAGE
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DCA-500SSK - MAINTENANCE
Service Daily
Cleaning the Fuel Strainer
General Inspection
DCA-500SSK - MAINTENANCE
Check Electric Heater If equipped
Changing Oil
Replacing fuel filter
Cleaning breather element
Greasing
Generator Storage
DCA-500SSK - MAINTENANCE
INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
GENERATOR
DCA-500SSK - MAINTENANCE
DCA-500SSK-GENERATORWIRING DIAGRAM
DCA-500SSK-ENGINEWIRING DIAGRAM
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DCA-500SSK -TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE
TABLE 16. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
DCA-500SSK -TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE
TABLE 16. ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING CONTINUED
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE PROBLEM
DCA-500SSK -TROUBLESHOOTING GENERATOR/ENGINE
TABLE 17. GENERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
DCA-500SSK -TROUBLESHOOTING MPEC
TABLE 18. MPEC TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Sympton
How to read the marks and remarks used in this parts book
EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN
Items Found In the “Remarks” Column
Items Found In the “Items Number” Column
DCA-500SSK - SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS
DCA-500SSK w/SA6D170AE-1 KOMATSU ENGINE
1 to 5 Units
Description
DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR ASSY
GENERATOR ASSY
PART NAME
DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR ASSY
HEX. SOCKET HEAD COP SCREW
DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR ASSY
DCA-500SSK - GENERATOR ASSY
QTY. REMARKS
PART NAME
DCA-500SSK - CONTROL BOX ASSY
CONTROL BOX ASSY
REMARKS
DCA-500SSK - CONTROL BOX ASSY
PART NAME
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DCA-500SSK - CONTROL BOX ASSY
CHANGE OVER SWITCH, AMMETER
CHANGE OVER SWITCH, VOLTMETER
DCA-500SSK - CONTROL BOX ASSY
PART NAME
DCA-500SSK - ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
DCA-500SSK - ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENGINE & RADIATOR ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
DCA-500SSK - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY
ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY
SET PLATE, BATTERY SWITCH
DCA-500SSK - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY
PART NAME
SET FRAME, RUBBER COVER
DCA-500SSK - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY
UNIT, WATER TEMPERATURE
WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE
DCA-500SSK - ENGINE OPERATING PANEL ASSY
PART NAME
DCA-500SSK - OUTPUTTERMINAL ASSY
OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY
DCA-500SSK - OUTPUTTERMINAL ASSY
PART NAME
SET BOARD, OUTPUT TERMINAL
OUTPUT TERMINAL ASSY
DCA-500SSK - OUTPUTTERMINAL ASSY
DCA-500SSK - OUTPUTTERMINAL ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
DCA-500SSK - BATTERY ASSY
BATTERY ASSY
DCA-500SSK - BATTERY ASSY
PART NAME
DCA-500SSK - MUFFLER ASSY
MUFFLER ASSY
DCA-500SSK - MUFFLER ASSY
PART NAME
DCA-500SSK - FUELTANK ASSY
FUEL TANK ASSY
DCA-500SSK - FUELTANK ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
52000KA9810
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY
ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY
PART NAME
QTY. REMARKS
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY
PART NAME
QTY. REMARKS
ENCLOSURE #1 ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY
ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #2 ASSY
PART NAME
QTY. REMARKS
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #3 ASSY
ENCLOSURE #3 ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #3 ASSY
PART NAME
QTY. REMARKS
SPASHER PANEL
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #3 ASSY
DCA-500SSK - ENCLOSURE #3 ASSY
PART NAME
REMARKS
039LKDNUSA
DCA-500SSK - RUBBER SEAL ASSY
RUBBER SEAL ASSY
DCA-500SSK - RUBBER SEAL ASSY
PART NAME
DCA-500SSK - NAMEPLATE AND DECALS
NAME PLATE AND DECALS
CONTROL BOX GROUP
ENGINE OPERATING PANEL GROUP
DCA-500SSK - NAMEPLATE AND DECALS
PART NAME
DCA-500SSK - NAMEPLATE AND DECALS
BATTERY GROUP
DCA-500SSK - NAMEPLATE AND DECALS
PART NAME
REMARKS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE - PARTS
Effective July 1
11. Credit issued will be applied to future purchases only
SPECIAL EXPEDITING SERVICE
NOTE PAGE
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HERES HOW TO GET HELP
PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING
SERVICE DEPARTMENT 800/835-2551 or 310/537-3700 FAX 310/638-8046
WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 800/835-2551 or 310/537-3700 FAX 310/638-8046