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INTRODUCTION 

 

US / WHISPER 15 ULTRA - Three Phase / December 2008 / Copyright © 2008 Mastervolt  

  

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DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE INGRESS OF 

WATER IS NEVER COVERED BY 

GUARANTEE 

 

Example 2: Misuse: 
Long term running with no load or too little load can cause 
the exhaust to get choked with soot or carbon.  Cleaning 
the exhaust is not covered by guarantee.  
 
Example 3: Neglect 
Sometimes the seal of the raw water pump starts leaking. 
Mostly this begins with a little drip and slowly gets worse. 
Regular visual inspection of the generator is necessary to 
prevent damage to occur from a leaking water pump. 
When one find serious damage after weeks of neglect 
guarantee claims will not be honoured. 
 
Example 4: Neglect  
Whisper generators have an option for an auto start/stop 
mode or interval mode.  
Mastervolt cannot be held responsible for damage caused 
by the unattended running generator. 
 
Guarantee means that faulty parts are repaired or 
replaced free of charge. If necessary the whole generator 
unit will be exchanged. Labour necessary to complete 
repairs on board a vessel executed by an authorized 
service engineer is covered, but is limited to a reasonable 
number of hours and reasonable rates in relation to the 
actual repair work that has to be done.  
Travel expenses and travel hours are not covered. Also 
not covered is the labour required to take a generator out 
of a boat or for reinstallation. There is no cover for labour 
needed to get access to the generator, for example to 
remove equipment or bulkheads etc. For details refer to 
Mastervolt U.S.A. 
 
Goods to be delivered under guarantee will be invoiced. 
Only after the faulty goods are returned will the invoice be 
credited. Payment in advance may be required or 
guaranteed by credit card. If after the faulty goods are 
returned, it is indicated that the failure was not covered by 
guarantee a credit will not be issued. For example if a 
Printed Circuit Board is returned with clear damage 
caused by seawater, guarantee will be refused.  
Freight costs to deliver spares by normal mail or carriers is 
covered under guarantee. Special services like express 
mail, overnight delivery etc. are not covered. Taxes and  
duties are not covered. For shipments to remote off shore 
areas any additional costs incurred over normal carriage 
will be invoiced to the customer.  
 
Additional agreements could be part of the contract of 
delivery.  
 

The cost for returning faulty goods is not covered under 
guarantee.  
 
If any problem arises which could be subject of guarantee, 
procedures should be followed as described in the 
guarantee conditions, unauthorised repairs could lead to 
further damage and violate the guarantee conditions.  
 

Should work take place, which is not in 
accordance with the guidelines, instructions 
and specifications contained in this user’s 
manual and the supplementary installation 
manual, then damage may occur and the 
generating set may not fulfil its specifications. 
In all these cases the guarantee may become 
invalid. Use original spareparts only! 

 

1.4 LIABILITY 

Mastervolt does not accept responsibility for damage, 
injuries or casualties which are the result of operation of 
the generating set in specific conditions which brings 
dangers which could not be foreseen, or could be avoided 
by additional measures. Mastervolt does not accept 
liability for damage due to use of the generator, possible 
errors in the manuals and the results thereof.  
 

Automatic start/stop  

Mastervolt cannot be held responsible for damage 

caused by the unattended running generator using the 

auto-start/stop mode or interval mode. 

 

 

1.5 IDENTIFICATION 

 

1.5.1 General 

 

Before using this generating set it is very important to 
identify the set correctly. To communicate for service or 
ordering parts it is also essential to correctly identify the 
generating set. Also for the daily operation of the genera-
ting set it is necessary that the operator knows the correct 
specifications.  
 

Summary of Contents for WHISPER 15 ULTRA

Page 1: ...RA Three phase 1800 RPM Marine diesel generating set 120 208V 60Hz Digital Diesel Control MASTERVOLT Snijdersbergweg 93 1105 AN Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel 31 20 3422100 Fax 31 20 6971006 www master...

Page 2: ...losion 8 2 1 7 Chemicals 8 2 2 Transport lifting and storage 9 2 3 The Whisper 15 ULTRA Three Phase 9 2 3 1 Features 9 2 3 2 Remote control 9 2 3 3 Documentation 9 2 3 4 Accessories included in the st...

Page 3: ...er 25 4 2 6 Readjustment V beltplacing oil filter 26 4 3 Regular maintenance 26 4 3 1 Maintenance schedule 27 4 3 2 Putting out of service 28 5 TROUBLE SHOOTING 29 5 1 Alternator electrical faults 29...

Page 4: ...ipment severe personal injury or loss of life DANGER This danger symbol refers to electric danger and draws attention to special warnings instructions or procedures which if not strictly observed may...

Page 5: ...be issued For example if a Printed Circuit Board is returned with clear damage caused by seawater guarantee will be refused Freight costs to deliver spares by normal mail or carriers is covered under...

Page 6: ...shows the maximum current that is acceptable at the specified frequency voltage and power factor When connected in tri phase the indicated current is the current between two phases that can be taken o...

Page 7: ...tection must be done in accordance with local standards Using the auto start stop interval mode the generator can start unexpectedly When working on the electrical system the 3 Amp fuse must be remove...

Page 8: ...er ventilation Do not smoke or allow sparks flames or other sources of ignition around batteries Keep a fire extinguisher on hand INCASEOFFIRE DONOTOPENSOUNDSHIELD TOAVOIDSERIOUSINJURYORDEATHFROM FIRE...

Page 9: ...an alternator in a sound attenuated capsule The set is mounted on a steel base frame and mounted securely on anti vibration mounting pads to the capsule base All cables and hoses are guided through th...

Page 10: ...ld watercooled 18 Alternator 12VDC 19 Engine coolant pump 20 V belt 21 Raw water pump 22 Cooling water injection bend 23 Rubber engine mounting 24 Starter motor solenoid 25 Starter motor 26 Heat excha...

Page 11: ...ilsafe 45 Temperature switch exhaust 46 Filler cap engine coolant 47 Rocker cover 48 Filler cap engine oil 49 Temperature switch coolant 50 Thermostat housing 27 Engine speed adjusting screw 28 Inject...

Page 12: ...controls and keeps constant the average voltage of one phase The voltage setting on the AVR can be adjusted with the help of a trimmer V between 100 and 140 Volts or 200 and 280V nominal voltage 230V...

Page 13: ...y a heat exchanger and raw water The heat exchanger and all other parts which are in direct contact with the raw sea water are made of seawater resistant material like naval brass and gunmetal The eng...

Page 14: ...cluding the oil filter it is 6 U S qts 5 7 l Note that the engine may contain some residual oil due to testing at the factory While filling check the lubricating oil level by means of the engine oil d...

Page 15: ...dependent Control Digital Diesel Control including automatic start stop ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Output voltage 120 240V 3x 120V or 3x 120 208V 60Hz alternating current AC Output rating 60Hz 15 kVA...

Page 16: ...m2 DDC fuel solenoid pull 20 pink 16 1 5 mm2 DDC fuel solenoid com 17 black 16 1 5 mm2 B terminal alternator starter motor 21 red 10 6 mm2 DDC R terminal alternator 18 white 16 1 5 mm2 DDC L terminal...

Page 17: ...INFORMATION US WHISPER 15 ULTRA Three Phase December 2008 Copyright 2008 Mastervolt 17 2 5 16 Lay out control wiring Fig 12 Electrical Diagram control wiring Whisper 15 Ultra Three Phase...

Page 18: ...INFORMATION 18 Copyright 2008 Mastervolt December 2008 WHISPER 15 ULTRA Three Phase US 2 5 17 Overview of AC terminal modes Whisper 15 Ultra Three phase Fig 13 Terminal modes Whisper 15U Three phase...

Page 19: ...15 ULTRA Three Phase December 2008 Copyright 2008 Mastervolt 19 2 5 18 AC wiring diagram 120 208 V AC 60 Hz three phase with AVR star configuration Fig 14 AC wiring diagram three phase 3 x 120 208 Vol...

Page 20: ...ght 2008 Mastervolt December 2008 WHISPER 15 ULTRA Three Phase US 2 5 19 AC wiring diagram Split Phase 120 240Volt 60Hz with AVR DOUBLE DELTA Figure 15 AC wiring diagram Split Phase 120 240Volt 60Hz w...

Page 21: ...voltage and more power The electronic governor system contains two parts 1 The actuator controls the engine speed This actuator replaces the standard hold solenoid that is on all other mechanical cont...

Page 22: ...Stopping generator 1 Switch off all electrical devices consumers If the generating set has been running under full load for a longer period do not shut it down abruptly Reduce the electrical load to...

Page 23: ...uainted with the generator you will be able to recognise the coolant flowing through the system by listening for the noise of the water which is expelled Be aware that especially in harbours the coola...

Page 24: ...er to cool the engine If the generator is operating in a hot environment and you do not act as given above the excessive heat in the engine can trip the high temp alarms In that case a restart of the...

Page 25: ...out of fuel it could be necessary to prime the fuel system 4 2 2 Bleeding fuel lines Ensure there is sufficient fuel The system is self bleeding The first time starting up or after running out of fuel...

Page 26: ...oil when necessary Check and tighten nuts bolts and unions paying particular attention to the fuel system Observe the exhaust at the normal full load The exhaust must be free from soot Do not allow t...

Page 27: ...ven impeller pump through the cooler elements in the generator housing All parts of the cooling system are of corrosion free and seawater resistant materials such as brass and gunmetal In case of gath...

Page 28: ...servation oil 4 Stop the engine and take loose the inlet of the raw water pump Drain the water from the water lock Crank the engine having the raw water inlet sucking anti freeze from a can until the...

Page 29: ...ces should the RPM under full load be below 1782 RPM 59 4 Hz When the problem is in the RPM refer to the engine fault finding paragraph Digital Diesel Control system will help to indicate failures and...

Page 30: ...R if necessary see special procedures Generator output voltage too high without load more than 125V between phase and neutral Over energising due to defective AVR or wrong AVR setting Check AVR readju...

Page 31: ...high OIL PRESSURE Oil pressure failure AC VOLTAGE Generator AC output voltage is either too high or too low HIGH CURRENT Generator is in overload FREQUENCY Output frequency of the generator is too lo...

Page 32: ...f electrical load is fluctuating Faulty fuel lift pump Check and repair Choked air filter Lack of air Check the air intake Choked exhaust system exhaust blocked rubber exhaust hose kinked Check the ex...

Page 33: ...air or fuel filter Check cooling water system flow water pump inlet water filter coolant flow Loss of compression by wear out or damage Repair by Mastervolt service V belt broken or loose Readjust or...

Page 34: ...iter the frequency can be calibrated by trimmer UF which is factory set at 56Hz 60Hz nominal 46Hz 50Hz nominal 1Hz On reaching this frequency the machine begins to reduce its voltage until it deactiva...

Page 35: ...nfinity in the reverse direction and a low resistance in the forward direction A faulty diode will give a full deflection reading in both directions with the test meter on the 10 000 ohms scale or an...

Page 36: ...First align the T D C mark for the No 1 cylinder Confirm that the valves do not move up or down when the crankshaft is turned about 20 degrees in normal and reverse direction of rotation If the rocke...

Page 37: ...ings and by removing the safeguards The easiest way to get the generator out of its capsule is by lifting the set using the lifting eyes 4 One can take off the complete alternator housing Before the a...

Page 38: ...SPARE PARTS LIST 38 Copyright 2008 Mastervolt December 2008 WHISPER 15 ULTRA Three Phase US Figure 29 exploded view sound shield Whisper 15 Ultra Three Phase...

Page 39: ...haft 50201811 Bearings 2 pcs 50209014 O ring 50209017 Seals 2 pcs 50209015 Clips 1 set 50209019 O ring 50201814 50209010 Pump repair kit B same as repair kit A excluding the shaft 5021811 and O ring 5...

Page 40: ...209011 Impeller kit Bearing 50209014 50209016 Circlip 50201811 Shaft Male hose connector 50221031 Pump housing 50201414 Seal 50209015 50209018 Screw cover Cover type M12 50201401 Gasket 50209012 Impel...

Page 41: ...MAINTENANCE LOG US WHISPER 15 ULTRA Three Phase December 2008 Copyright 2008 Mastervolt 41 MAINTENANCE LOG first service after 50 hours hour counter remarks next service every 150 hours hour counter...

Page 42: ...NOTES 42 Copyright 2008 Mastervolt December 2008 WHISPER 15 ULTRA Three Phase US NOTES...

Page 43: ...NOTES US WHISPER 15 ULTRA Three Phase December 2008 Copyright 2008 Mastervolt 43 NOTES...

Page 44: ...Snijdersbergweg 93 1105 AN Amsterdam The Netherlands Tel 31 20 3422100 Fax 31 20 6971006 Email info mastervolt com...

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