CATERPILLAR® ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSI-3, 4-Stroke-Cycle-DieselEmissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hz meets EPA Tier 3*,

50 Hz meets EU 97/68EC Stage II regulationsDisplacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 L (91 cu. in.)Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 mm (3.31 in.)Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 mm (3.5 in.)Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Naturally AspiratedGovernor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical IsochronousGenerator Set Package Dry Weight (approx)

Open Set — Single-Phase . . . . . . . . . . 319 kg (703 lb)Open Set — Three-Phase . . . . . . . . . . 332 kg (732 lb)Enclosed Set — Single-Phase . . . . . . 368 kg (811 lb)Enclosed Set — Three-Phase . . . . . . . 412 kg (908 lb)

Refill CapacityCooling System

(engine and expansion tank) . . . . 8 L (2.1 U.S. gal)Lube Oil System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 L (1.6 U.S. gal)

Oil Change Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500 hrsRotation (from flywheel end) . . . . . . . Counterclockwise

*EPA Tier 3 enforced from January 1, 2008 for engines < 37 kW

Air Inlet SystemAir cleaner, single element canister type with rain cap(open generator set only)

Control SystemElectronic isochronous governor

Cooling SystemBelt-driven centrifugal jacket water pump, gear-drivenseawater pump, heat exchanger with copper nickeltubes, expansion tank

Exhaust SystemWatercooled exhaust manifold and elbow

Fuel SystemFuel filter — RH or LH service, fuel priming, fueltransfer pump, flexible fuel linesGeneratorSingle-phase — brushless, shunt excited, 4-pole, 4-lead reconnectable with class H insulation,automatic voltage regulation ±0.5%, 2/3 pitch, IP23water protection, solid state voltage regulator withintegral voltage adjustment potentiometer,connection poles;

Three-phase — brushless, separately excited fromauxiliary winding, 4-pole, 12-lead reconnectable withclass H insulation, automatic voltage regulation±0.5%, 2/3 pitch, IP23 water protection, solid statevoltage regulator with integral voltage adjustmentpotentiometer, connection poles

Lube SystemLubricating oil, oil filter (RH), dipstick (RH), fumesdisposal (closed system)

Mounting SystemAnti-vibration mounts, connected to drip tray andsteel base sitting on PVC foam sound-absorbent pad

Protection SystemElectronic automatic safety shutdown for low oilpressure, high water temperature, high exhaust (wetexhaust only) temperature, and overspeed

Starting System12 or 24 volt electronic starting motor, 12 volt 55 ampalternator

GeneralSingle-side service (RH), decals, literature

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STANDARD EQUIPMENT

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50/60 Hz, 1500/1800 rpm

MARINE GENERATORSET

C1.5 11-14.5 ekW(13.8-18.1 kVA)

PERFORMANCE DATA60 Hz (1800 rpm)Fuel Consumption

@ Full Power 4.5 L/hour 1.2 gph

50 Hz (1500 rpm)Fuel Consumption

@ Full Power 3.8 L/hour 1.0 gph

C1.5 Naturally Aspirated Ratings Chart

Speed Power Rating ArrangementFactor ekW

1500 0.8 12.0

1500 1.0 11.0318-1683

1800 0.8 14.5

1800 1.0 13.5

RATING CONDITIONSRatings are based on SAE J1228/ISO8665standard conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),25°C (77°F), and 30% relative humidity. Theseratings also apply at ISO3046/1, DIN6271/3, andBS5514 conditions of 100 kPa (29.61 in. Hg),27°C (81°F), and 60% relative humidity.

Fuel rates are based on fuel oil of 35° API [16°C (60°F)] gravity having an LHV of 42 780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 29°C(85°F) and weighing 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/U.S. gal).

Additional ratings may be available for specificcustomer requirements. Consult your Caterpillarrepresentative for additional information.

CATERPILLAR GENERATORPower Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class HTemperature Rise

@ 40°C Ambient . . . . . . . . . . . . . Class H (150°K)Winding Pitch Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/3Terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 lead reconnectableDrip Proof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP 23Air Flow 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.44 m3/s (932 cfm)Excitation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AREPVoltage Regulation (steady state) . . . . . . . . ±0.5%Total Harmonic Content LL/LN. . . . . . . . . . . . . <4%Wave Form: NEMA=TIF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <50Wave Form: I.E.C.=THF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <2%

C1.5 MARINE GENERATOR SET 50/60 Hz, 1500/1800 rpm 11-14.5 ekW (13.8-18.1 kVA)

DIMENSIONS

Engine Dimensions

Open Enclosedmm (in) mm (in)

Overall LengthSingle-Phase 962 (37.4) 1021 (40)Three-Phase 1065 (41.9) 1170 (46)

Overall HeightSingle-Phase 699 (27.5) 710 (28)Three-Phase 733 (28.7) 783 (30.8)

Overall WidthSingle-Phase 533 (21) 608 (24)Three-Phase 504 (19.8) 608 (24)

TMI Reference No.: DM5826-00 ©2008 CaterpillarAll rights reserved.

LEHM8059-00 (3-08) Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice.The International System of Units (SI) is used in this publication.

Performance data is calculated in accordance with tolerances and conditions stated in this specification sheet and is only intended for purposes ofcomparison with other manufacturers’ engines. Actual engine performance may vary according to the particular application of the engine andoperating conditions beyond Caterpillar’s control.

CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow” and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity usedherein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

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Sound attenuated enclosureDeluxe instrument panelBasic instrument panelRemote instrument panel extension harnessAC circuit breakersFlexible fuel linesPrimary fuel filter/water separatorSiphon breakKeel-cooling kitExhaust system componentsOil drain pumpInsulated electric systemNoise reducing air inlet duct

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