MULTIQUIP MQ POWER SG1400C3 Operation Manual Download

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Page 1: ...T ALL TIMES To find the latest revision of this publication visit our website at www mqpower com MODEL SG1400C3 3 Position Switch Paralleling 1400 amp Studio Generator CUMMINS QSB7 G5 DIESEL ENGINE Re...

Page 2: ...page 2 SG1400C3 Studio Generator operation manual rev 0 10 05 11 proposition 65 warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of...

Page 3: ...n an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you...

Page 4: ...neral Information 16 18 Generator Major Components 20 21 Basic Engine Components 22 23 Control Panel 24 Camlok Voltage Output Panel 25 Circuit Breaker Panel 26 Digital Controller 27 Load Application G...

Page 5: ...arts Print Specification Information Note Discounts Are Subject To Change Goto www multiquip com and click on Order Parts to log in and save Use the internet and qualify for a 5 Discount on Standard o...

Page 6: ...y messages specifically address the level of exposure to the operator and are preceded by one of four words danger Warning CauTion or noTiCe SaFeTY SYmBolS danger Indicates a hazardous situation which...

Page 7: ...commended by MQ Power for this equipment Damage to the equipment and or injury to user may result alWaYS know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher alWaYS know the location of the nearest firs...

Page 8: ...ever tamper with the factory settings of the engine or engine governor Damage to the engine or equipment can result if operating in speed ranges above the maximum allowable Wet stacking is a common pr...

Page 9: ...ing condition alWaYS shutdown engine before transporting Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are rated equal to or greater than the trailer gross vehicle weight rating alWaYS inspec...

Page 10: ...ble laws and electrical codes Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burn causing serious injury or even death power Cord Cable Safety danger never let power cords or cables lay in water...

Page 11: ...n a well ventilated environmenttoavoidtheriskofadangerousconcentration of combustible gasses If the battery liquid dilute sulfuric acid comes into contact with clothing or skin rinse skin or clothing...

Page 12: ...640 lbs 1 170 kg Dimensions LxWxH 100 x 48 x 110 in 254 x 122 x 279 cm Table 2 Engine Specifications Model Cummins QSB7 G5 Emissions Tier 3 Type 4 cycle direct injection turbocharged charge air cooled...

Page 13: ...VOLTS AC AMPERES AC AMPERES M AC AMPERES HERTZ C Table 4 Dimensions Reference Letter Dimensions in mm Reference Letter Dimensions in mm A 90 2 286 H 130 3 302 B 115 2 921 I 22 5 571 C 96 2 438 J 23 58...

Page 14: ...ual rev 0 10 05 11 installation GROUND ROD FOR EARTH GROUND GROUND CABLE GENERATOR GROUND LUG CONNECT TO BUILDING GROUND 8 FT MINIMUM REFERENCE NEC 250 52 C NOTE GROUND LUG MUST BE INSTALLED BY USER F...

Page 15: ...y burn the valves CAUTION Pay close attention to ventilation when operating the generator inside tunnels and caves The engine exhaust contains noxious elements Engine exhaust must be routed to a venti...

Page 16: ...ield is not powered This AC voltage is rectified to DC by the rotating rectifier assembly and fed directly to the main rotor field As the generator shaft continues to rotate the main rotor field induc...

Page 17: ...engine pressure fills the cylinder and opens the door Intake air passes through the opening and across the engine s radiator to cool the engine During rainy conditions the roof ventilation door will c...

Page 18: ...erfrequency Overcurrent Major Fault Shutdown Display Overvoltage Emergency Stop Loss Of Speed Overcrank Overspeed Low Oil Pressure High Engine Temperature Low Coolant Level Spare Programmable Digital...

Page 19: ...SG1400c3 studio generator operation manual rev 0 10 05 11 page 19 Notes...

Page 20: ...page 20 SG1400C3 Studio Generator operation manual rev 0 10 05 11 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 14 1 13 30 31 32 33 Generator MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 3 Major Components...

Page 21: ...tch 26 Control Box 3 Hydraulic Cylinders 15 Fuel Water Separator 27 Camlok Panel 4 Coolant Overflow Bottle 16 Hydraulic Actuator Manifold 28 Rain Cap 5 Charge Oil Cooler Hydraulic 17 Radiator 29 Housi...

Page 22: ...NGINE COMPONENTS Figure 4 Basic Engine Components Table 6 Basic Engine Components ITEM NO DESCRIPTION 1 Oil Filler Cap 2 Alternator 3 Oil Filter 4 Starter 5 Oil Drain Plug 6 Belt 7 Water Pump 8 Oil Di...

Page 23: ...ng in dark areas 8 Brake Turn Lights DOT approved tail stop and turn signal lamps 9 Bumper Guard Protects trailer frame when coming in contact with stationary objects 10 License Plate Lights Illuminat...

Page 24: ...tmeter select switch item 8 8 Voltmeter Selector Switch Place switch in desired position to read line line or line neutral voltage Switch is used in conjunction with AC voltmeter display item 7 9 Digi...

Page 25: ...oltage bus is active high voltage NEVER connect or disconnect cables from the camlok or auxiliary receptacles when this indicator is ON The possibility exists of electrocution shock or even death if c...

Page 26: ...s sent to controller 2 CB3 Circuit Breaker This breaker monitors senses the voltage bus If breaker trips signal is sent to controller 3 Main Circuit Breaker This 600 amp breaker protects the camlok re...

Page 27: ...CB Generator Circuit Breaker CONTROL Button Press button to close open GCB 10 MCB CONTROL Button Not functional in this application CONTROL BUTTONS 11 START Button Press button to go idle mode about a...

Page 28: ...r By Load Type of Load Power Factor Single phase induction motors 0 4 0 75 Electric heaters incandescent lamps 1 0 Fluorescent lamps mercury lamps 0 4 0 9 Electronic devices communication equipment 1...

Page 29: ...elector switch while the engine is running ALWAYS place main circuit breaker in the OFF position before selecting voltage and activate voltage change mode switch Table 9 Voltages Available L1 L2 L3 Ou...

Page 30: ...I Service Classification CC SD API Service Classification CC SE API Service Classification CC SF Table 11 Recommended Motor Oil Fuel Check Refilling the Fuel System This generator has a fuel tank loca...

Page 31: ...g the Generator 3 Monitor the fuel gauge while filling fuel tank Stop filling when the fuel gauge indicates full Figure 14 DO NOT wait for fuel to rise in filler neck Level Ground Unlevel Ground Level...

Page 32: ...erve Tank 6 quarts 6 6 liters Table 13 Anti Freeze OperatingTemperatures Vol Anti Freeze Freezing Point Boiling Point C F C F 50 37 34 108 226 NOTICE When the antifreeze is mixed with water the antifr...

Page 33: ...FIRST and reconnect negative terminal LAST When connecting the battery do the following 1 Place a small amount of battery terminal treatment compound around both battery terminals This will ensure a...

Page 34: ...e prime position Figure 21 Place the fuel priming switch Figure 22 in the up position CAUTION The engine s exhaust contains harmful emissions ALWAYS have adequate ventilation when operating ON UP 120...

Page 35: ...re 25 Mode Button Manual Starting Manual 1 Press the START button Figure 26 on the controller to start the engine Figure 26 START Button 2 The engine will go to idle mode 3 Listen for any abnormal noi...

Page 36: ...pper front vent door on the generator enclosure The front vent will automatically close the upper roof intake vent The upper exhaust vent will remain open Normal Shutdown Procedure To shutdown the gen...

Page 37: ...er will display the cause of the fault Before inspecting or troubleshooting the generator press the OFF button on the Digital Controller Place the main circuit breaker in the OFF position and allow su...

Page 38: ...ngine Coolant Antifreeze Check X Fuel Filter Spin On Type Replace X Lubricating Oil and Filters Change X Radiator Pressure Cap Check X Cooling Fan Belt Tensioner Check X Fan Hub Belt Driven Check X Ai...

Page 39: ...uel tank Figure 34 Fuel Tank Cleaning NOTICE The air filter should be changed more frequently in dusty operating conditions maintenance General Inspection Prior to each use the generator should be cle...

Page 40: ...lter 2 Apply a film of oil to the gasket on the new oil filter 3 Install the new oil filter 4 After the oil filter has been replaced the engine oil will drop slightly Run the engine for a while and ch...

Page 41: ...of the adjuster assembly to expand the brake shoes Adjust the brake shoes out until the pressure of the linings against the drum makes the wheel very difficult to turn Note Your trailer maybe equippe...

Page 42: ...ents Brake drums out of round Replace Noisy Brakes System lubricated Lubricate Brake components correct Replace and correct Dragging Brakes Brake lining thickness incorrect or not adjusted correctly I...

Page 43: ...sting on properly placed and secured jackstands The possibility exists of the trailer falling thus causing equipment damage and severe bodily harm even death DANGER When performing trailer inspection...

Page 44: ...er Check and replace Defective Exciter Field Check and replace Low Voltage Output Is engine speed correct Turn engine throttle lever to High Is wiring connections loose Check wiring and repair Defecti...

Page 45: ...ne oil too thick Refill engine crankcase with correct type of oil for winter environment Defective battery Replace battery Engine fires but stops soon as starter is switched off Fuel filter blocked Re...

Page 46: ...oller configuration upgrade is necessary Controller was not detected Error Controller is not connected or communication via RS485 is interrupted Communication is lost or RS485 line A and B are swapped...

Page 47: ...is that the passing distance with a trailer is 4 times the passing distance without the trailer Shift your automatic transmission into a lower gear for city driving alWaYS use lower gears for climbing...

Page 48: ...your speed as road weather and lighting conditions deteriorate Always check for local trailer tow speed limits in your area Warning Do not transport people on the trailer The transport of people puts...

Page 49: ...s well as the area to the rear of it Warning Improper electrical connection between the tow vehicle and the trailer will result in inoperable lights and can lead to collision Before each tow check tha...

Page 50: ...weights of your tow vehicle without the trailer coupled Some of the trailer weight will be transferred from the trailer to the tow vehicle axles and an axle scale weighs all axles including the tow ve...

Page 51: ...are discussed below Ball Hitch Coupler Pintel Eye Coupler Ball HiTCH Coupler A ball hitch coupler Figure C connects to a ball that is located on or under the rear bumper of tow vehicle This system of...

Page 52: ...l Warning A loose hitchball nut can result in uncoupling leading to death or serious injury Be sure the hitch ball is tight to the hitch before coupling the trailer the trailer tongue Wood or concrete...

Page 53: ...chains to any part of the hitch unless the hitch has holes or loops specifically for that purpose Cross chains underneath hitch and coupler with enough slack to permit turning and to hold tongue up i...

Page 54: ...ntle eye coupler Figure G connects to a pintle hook hitch that is located on or under the rear bumper of the tow vehicle This system of coupling a trailer to a tow vehicle is sometimes referred to as...

Page 55: ...fail while towing and may result in death or serious injury Before coupling trailer inspect the pintle hitch hook for wear corrosion and cracks Replace worn or damaged pintle hitch hook CouplingTrail...

Page 56: ...Then have a service garage or trailer dealer tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque Warning Metal creep between the wheel rim and lug nuts will cause rim to loosen and could result in a wheel comin...

Page 57: ...at the left front of the trailer See Figure I The weight of cargo should never exceed XXX kg Or XXX lbs TIRE FRONT REAR SPARE SIZE COLD TIRE PRESSURE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION SEE OWNER S MANUAL FO...

Page 58: ...ontact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by law m S The M S or M S indicates that the tire has some mud and snow capability Most radial...

Page 59: ...maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a single load range This information identifies the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits Tire SafetyTips Slow down if you...

Page 60: ...s Cupping Out of balance Check bearing adjustment and balance tires Flat Spots Wheel lockup and tire skidding Avoid sudden stops when possible and adjust brakes Warning ALWAYS wear safety glasses when...

Page 61: ...s FT lBS Third pass FT lBS 12 20 25 35 40 50 65 13 20 25 35 40 50 65 14 20 25 50 60 90 120 15 20 25 50 60 90 120 16 20 25 50 60 90 120 Replace any broken or burned out lamps as necessary Check the wir...

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