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Cummins/Onan DQKC Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan DQKC is a 2000 kW (2500 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan QSK60 engine. It is available at 277/480 V, 347/600 V, 2400/4160 V, 7200/1247 V, 7620/1320 V and 7970/1380 V, 60 Hz. It holds about 69 L (18.2 gal) of oil and 74 L (19.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 4 group-12 batteries rated 2200 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 6175×2286×2537 mm (243.1×90.0×99.9 in), weighs about 14649 kg (32295 lb) and produces 80.5 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 517.7 L (136.8 gal). The same QSK60 engine also powers generator sets from AKSA.

2000 kW
Standby
60.2 L
Displacement
69.0 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power2000 kW
Standby kVA2500
Prime power1825 kW
ControllerCascade, PowerCommand, PowerCommand 3200
Oil capacity69.0 L
Voltage options277/480 V, 347/600 V, 2400/4160 V, 7200/1247 V, 7620/1320 V, 7970/1380 V
Battery groupFour, 12 Volt
Battery cranking2200 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity[{'category': 'Standard Capacity', 'value': '74 Gal (280 L)'}, {'category': 'High Capacity', 'value': '105 Gal (398 L)'}] L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)6175×2286×2537 mm
Dry weight14649 kg
Sound level80.5 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank517.7 L

Engine

Cummins/Onan QSK60
Oil capacity100.0 L
Coolant capacity42.0 L
Displacement60.2 L
Aspirationindustrial diesel
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan QSK60
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry replaceable element1000 hr find
Fuel filterTwo stage spin-on fuel filter and water separator system. Stage 1 has a three element 7 micron filter and stage 2 has a three element 3 micron filter.1680 hr find
Oil filterCummins OE filterF60-1500240 hr PartsGeek
BeltCummins OE beltB60-15003360 hr PartsGeek
Coolantnot specified4000.07304 hr
Coolant filter find
Oilnot specified297.0500 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan DQKC?

The Cummins/Onan DQKC is rated 2000 kW standby (2500.0 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan DQKC use?

The Cummins/Onan DQKC is powered by the Cummins/Onan QSK60 engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan DQKC use?

The Cummins/Onan DQKC runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan DQKC?

The Cummins/Onan QSK60 engine in the Cummins/Onan DQKC has an oil capacity of 100.0 liters.

What oil filter does the Cummins/Onan DQKC use?

The Cummins/Onan DQKC uses oil filter part number F60-1500.

Troubleshooting

18

Fault codes

CodeMeaningRemedy
235COOLANT LEVEL ALARMA. Check jacket water coolant level and replenish if low. Look for possible coolant leakage points and repair if necessary. b. Reset control and restart after locating and correcting problem.
253OIL LEVEL ALARMCheck oil level, lines and filters. If oil system is OK but oil level is low, replenish. Reset control and restart.
326OIL LEVEL WARNINGIf generator is powering critical loads and cannot be shut down, wait until next shutdown period, then follow 688 High Oil Level Alarm procedure. If engine can be stopped follow 688 procedure.
359ENGINE FAILED TO STARTA. Poor battery cable connections. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. b. Discharged or defective battery. Recharge or replace the battery.
441LOW BATTERY VOLTAGEA. Discharged or defective battery. Check the battery charger fuse. Recharge or replace the battery. b. Poor battery cable connections. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. c. Check engine DC alternator. Replace engine DC alternator if normal battery charging voltage (24 to 26 VDC) is not obtained. d. Check float level if applicable (raise float level).
442HIGH BATTERY VOLTAGECheck float level on battery charger if applicable (lower float level). Check engine DC alternator. Replace engine DC alternator if normal battery charging voltage (24 to 26 VDC) is not obtained.
471LOW OIL LEVELIf generator is powering critical loads and cannot be shut down, wait until next shutdown period, then follow 253 Oil Level Alarm procedure. If engine can be stopped follow 253 procedure.
611ENGINE HOTThis type of shutdown should be avoided. Can cause possible loss of performance and engine damage.
688HIGH OIL LEVEL ALARMCheck oil level. Drain oil to operating level.
1311 through 1318Customer Defined Fault
1416FAIL TO SHUTDOWNStatus ï indicates that the “Fault Bypass” mode is enabled. This mode is primarily used by service personnel for troubleshooting purposes.
1417POWER DOWN ERRORPossible drain on battery. Contact an authorized service center for service.
1433 / 1434EMERGENCY STOP ï LOCAL / EMERGENCY STOP ï REMOTETo reset the local/remote Emergency Stop button: Pull the button out. Move the O/Manual/Auto switch to O (off). Press the front panel Fault Acknowledge button. Select Manual or Auto, as required.
1438FAIL TO CRANKA. Poor battery cable connections. Clean the battery cable terminals and tighten all connections. b. Discharged or defective battery. Recharge or replace the battery.
1439FUEL LEVEL LOW IN DAYCheck fuel supply and replenish as required.

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
The genset control continuously monitors engine sensors for abnormal conditions, such as low oil pressure and high coolant temperature.If any of these conditions occur, the control will light a yellow Warning lamp or a red Shutdown lamp and display a message on the graphical display panel.
The shutdown status indicator is lit whenever the control detects a shutdown condition.After the condition is corrected, the shutdown indicator can be reset by turning the O/Manual/Auto switch to the O (off) position, and pressing the Fault Acknowledge button. The generator set can not be started when this lamp is on.
The warning status indicator is lit whenever the control detects a warning condition.After the condition is corrected, the warning indicator can be reset by pressing the Fault Acknowledge button. (It is not necessary to stop the generator set if the fault becomes inactive during genset operation.)

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
128-0108Insulation, Hose – Bulk (Order By The Foot – 12 Feet Required)-Hose PartsGeek
130-3684Gasket6Gasket PartsGeek
130-4546Bracket, Mounting – Coolant Heater2Fluid PartsGeek
130-4552Cover, Coolant Heater2Fluid PartsGeek
130-4885Radiator (Includes Jacketwater, Aftercooler, Cap, Overflow Hose and Sight Gauge Sevice Parts) 130–35881Hose PartsGeek
130-5099Gasket8Gasket PartsGeek
193-0486Sender, Low Coolant Level1Sensor PartsGeek
309-0649Thermostat1Thermostat PartsGeek
319-3950Gasket, Operator Panel1Gasket PartsGeek
319-3951Gasket, Switch Panel1Gasket PartsGeek
323-1445* Seal, Cable (Used With Station 17)2Seal PartsGeek
323-1708* Seal, Cable (Used With Station 20)4Seal PartsGeek
330-0141-04Gasket, Cover1Gasket PartsGeek
338-3335-01Harness, Wiring – AC – Coolant Heater (From Coolant Heater Bottom To Coolant Heater Control Box) (Includes Conduit Connectors) (30”)1Fluid PartsGeek
338-3335-09Harness, Wiring – AC – Coolant Heater (From Coolant Heater Bottom To Coolant Heater Control Box) (Includes Conduit Connectors) (108”)1Fluid PartsGeek
338-3831Harness, Wiring – DC – Engine Heater (From Coolant Heater Control Box To Engine And Main Engine Harness) (Includes Parts Marked *)1Fluid PartsGeek
338-3832Harness, Wiring – Low Coolant Level Sender (4 Wire, 169”) (Includes Parts Marked *)1Sensor PartsGeek
502-0656Adapter, Male (1–5/16–12 Tubing to 1” Pipe)2Hose PartsGeek
502-0827Hose, Barb (1/2–14)1Hose PartsGeek
502-0836Fitting, Brass – Hose – Barbed (3/4” Pipe to 3/4” Hose)1Hose PartsGeek
502-1257Connector, Hose – Barbed (Fits 3/4” ID Hose)2Hose PartsGeek
503-0189Clamp, Hose1Hose PartsGeek
503-0249Hose − Bulk (Order by the Foot − 3 Feet Required)-Hose PartsGeek
503-1136Clamp, Hose16Hose PartsGeek
503-1418Hose − Bulk (1/4” ID) (Order By The Foot − 18 Feet Required)1Hose PartsGeek
503-1634-01Hose, Rubber (3/4” ID x 4”)4Hose PartsGeek
503-1726Hose (5” ID x 6”)1Hose PartsGeek
503-1727Hose, Radiator (3” ID x 10”)2Hose PartsGeek
503-1728Hose (3” ID x 5–1/2”)1Hose PartsGeek
503-1745Hose – Bulk – Front Grease Fitting (Order By The Foot – 2 Feet Required)Hose PartsGeek
503-1863Hose, Radiator (1–1/2” ID x 4”)6Hose PartsGeek
503-1872-05Clamp, Hose2Hose PartsGeek
503-1872-09Clamp, Hose (5” ID)2Hose PartsGeek
503-2129-05Line, Vent – Flexible – With One Male Pipe Swivel and One Female Pipe Swivel With O–Ring Face Seal (1/4” ID x 94–1/2”) Right Side1Seal PartsGeek
505-1429Nipple, Pipe – Combination (1–1/2” Pipe to 1–1/2” Hose)2Hose PartsGeek
509-0283-01Seal1Seal PartsGeek
511-0161-17Belt, V Ribbed1Belt PartsGeek
518-0548-25Clamp, Hose (3/8” ID)2Hose PartsGeek
A054B161Schematic DiagramSchematic diagram PartsGeek
FS1006Filter, Fuel Water Separator2Fuel filter Amazon eBay $39.99 PartsGeek
LF9050Lube, Combination4Oil filter Amazon eBay $49.99 PartsGeek
M-3331970Spacer Gasket for QSK45 and QSK60 Engine applicationsSpacer gasket PartsGeek
M-3649982Juntade culata de cilindro - sobredimensionada 0,020" - M-3649982Cylinder head盖板 PartsGeek
M-4089203Juego Turbo e Interenfriador N. ° de Pieza1Turbocharger PartsGeek
M-4089233Juego Turbo e Interenfriador N. ° de Pieza1Turbocharger PartsGeek
M-4089307Lower Pump Set1Pump PartsGeek
MCBQSK0045Turbocharger Installation KitGasket PartsGeek
MCBQSK0048Water Pump Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
MCBQSK0058Water Pump Gasket SetGasket PartsGeek
QSK60Gas engineEngine PartsGeek
QSK60GEngine model QSK60GEngine PartsGeek
0130-5997-05Cummins Part No. 312/212, 37564; Cummins Part No. 312/212, 37604; Cummins Part No. 212, 37558; Cummins Part No. 212, 37614; Cummins Part No. 212, 37627; Cummins Part No. 313/312, 0179-2921; Cummins Part No. 313/312, 0179-2988; Cummins Part No. 312, 0179-3291; Cummins Part No. 312/212, 130-5791; Cummins Part No. 312/212, 37644; Cummins Part No. 312/212, 37624; Cummins Part No. 312/212, 37625; Cummins Part No. 212, 37648; Cummins Part No. 212, 37643; Cummins Part No. 212, 37678; Cummins Part No. 212, 37665; Cummins Part No. 312/212, 37676; Cummins Part No. 312/212, 37610; Cummins Part No. 313/212, 37642Service part / kit PartsGeek
0179-2862Nema 284T frame has the following arrangement: 6311 C3 / 18gram Polyrex – EM /20,000h6Service part / kit PartsGeek
0179-3291Nema 284T frame has the following arrangement: 6311 C3 / 11gram Polyrex – EM /20,000h8Service part / kit PartsGeek
130-5077-02Tube, Heater1Service part / kit PartsGeek
130-5078-02Tube, Heater1Service part / kit PartsGeek
130-5079-02Tube, Heater1Service part / kit PartsGeek
130-5080-02Tube, Heater1Service part / kit PartsGeek
130-5089-02Tube, Heater1Service part / kit PartsGeek
323-1491* Pin, Contact (Used With Inline G)3Service part / kit PartsGeek
323-1492* Socket, Contact (Used In Stations 18, 19)4Service part / kit PartsGeek
323-1688* Socket, Contact (Used In P1)6Service part / kit PartsGeek
323-1718* Pin, Contact (Used In Station 17)2Service part / kit PartsGeek
4-2002PowerCommand Control1Service part / kit PartsGeek
518-0548-24Clamp, Retainer Begin December 1996 Production (Mounted On Top And Side Of Control Box Wrapper On The Side Towards The Control Box Cover)20Service part / kit PartsGeek
898-1254-25Sleeving – Heater Leads (59”)1Service part / kit PartsGeek
960-0161Service part / kit PartsGeek
A056A610RECOMMENDED SPARES LIST (RSL) FOR DQKAD GENERATOR SETS1Service part / kit PartsGeek
A056A611RECOMMENDED SPARES LIST (RSL) FOR DQKAE GENERATOR SETS1Service part / kit PartsGeek
A056A612RECOMMENDED SPARES LIST (RSL) FOR DQKAF GENERATOR SETS1Service part / kit PartsGeek
A056F840Recommended Spares List (RSL) for DQKAN Generator SetsService part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089083Single Cylinder HeadARService part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089200Quadrant Head Set4Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089201Juego Posenfriador Cuadrante N. ° de Pieza4Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089202Cooling System Set1Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089231Juego de Junta Modul. N. ° de Pieza4Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089232Quadrant Aftercooler Set4Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089308Lower Fuel Set1Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089508Juego de Junta Modul. N. ° de Pieza4Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089509Juego Sistema Enfriamiento N. ° de Pieza1Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4089874Juego Bloque Inferior N. ° de Pieza1Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4955369Juego Posenfriador Cuadrante N. ° de Pieza4Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4955370Quadrant Head Set4Service part / kit PartsGeek
M-4956000Culata Cilindro Simple N. ° de Pieza AR1Service part / kit PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

Spec sheet — 2250-kW-Cummins-Diesel-Generator-DQKH-QSK60-G9-Spec-Sheet (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — DQKC 60Hz (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — s-1370 (Cummins/Onan)Parts manual — 960-0274 Onan DQKB DQKC Parts Manual (8-1999) (Cummins/Onan)Parts manual — 960-0284 Cummins DQKB DQKC Parts Manual (1-2014) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 960-0161 Cummins DQKB DQKC Operators Manual (9-2001) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 960-0512 Cummins DQKB DQKC Service Manual (7-2001) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 960-0620C Cummins DQKB DQKC Installation Manual (4-2002) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — 960-0625B Cummins DQKB DQKC Installation Manual (12-2001) (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — Cummins-DQKB-DQDC-operator-manual (Cummins/Onan)