Mastervolt Whisper 6 User Manual

CONTENTS
2 July 2009 / WHISPER 6/8/11 / US / Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt
This manual applies to the Mastervolt Whisper 6, 8 and 11, 3600rpm marine
generating set controlled by Digital Diesel Control. First launched in April
2004. For earlier models refer to other manuals available on our website:
www.mastervolt.com
Copyright © 2009 Mastervolt. All rights reserved.
Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in any form without the prior written
permission of Mastervolt is prohibited.
CONTENTS:
1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 General .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Service and maintenance................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Guarantee .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Liability ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Identification ....................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5.1 General.............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.5.2 Identification plate ............................................................................................................................. 6
2 INFORMATION................................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.1 General.............................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.2 Electrical safety ................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1.3 Earth insulation failures ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.4 Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.5 Operation........................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.6 Fire and explosion ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.1.7 Chemicals.......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Transport, lifting and storage.............................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 The Whisper 6/8/11 ............................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.1 Features ............................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3.2 Remote control .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3.3 Documentation .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3.4 Accessories included in the standard delivery...................................................................................9
2.4 Components ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.4.1 Main components to identify............................................................................................................ 10
2.4.2 Generator control panel................................................................................................................... 11
2.4.3 Remote control panel ...................................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Technical Information ....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.1 AC alternator ................................................................................................................................... 11
2.5.2 Engine ............................................................................................................................................. 11
2.5.3 Digital Diesel Control system........................................................................................................... 11
2.5.4 Battery charger................................................................................................................................ 12
2.5.5 Alarms and shut down ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.6 Control............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.5.7 Remote control ................................................................................................................................ 12
2.5.8 Hour counter.................................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.9 Load indicator.................................................................................................................................. 12
2.5.10 Fuel specification............................................................................................................................. 12
2.5.11 Oil information ................................................................................................................................. 12
2.5.12 Cooling liquid................................................................................................................................... 12
2.5.13 Technical data ................................................................................................................................. 13

Mastervolt Whisper 6 Specifications

General

Brand	Mastervolt
Model	Whisper 6
Category	Inverter
Language	English