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Generator Faults

22.10.19 Kapitel/Chapter 7: Generator Faults - Seite/Page 135

Lack of fuel. Check fuel supply.

Glow-plugs not working correctly. Check glow plugs and heating time.

Too much air in fuel lines. Test fuel system for leakage. Bleed air from fuel system (refer to section

„Bleeding Air from Fuel System“).

Fuel-filter blocked. Replace fuel filter.

Cause Solution

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Marine Generator Manual1
Current Revision Status2
Made in Case of Doubt2
Download3
Table of Contents5
In Case of Emergency First Aid / IM Notfall - Erste Hilfe11
When an Adult Stops Breathing12
General Instructions and Regulations14
Safety First14
Tools16
Manufacturer Declaration in Accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC18
Customer Registration and Guarantee19
Technical Support19
Caution, Important Information for Start-Up19
Safety Instructions - Safety First20
Safe Operation20
Observe Safety Instructions20
Personal Protective Clothing (PPE)20
Cleanliness Ensures Safety20
Safe Handling of Fuels and Lubricants21
Exhaust Fumes and Fire Protection21
Safety Precautions against Burns and Battery Explosions22
Protect Your Hands and Body from Rotating Parts22
Anti-Freeze and Disposal of Fluids22
Implementation of Safety Inspections and Maintenance23
Warning and Instruction Signs23
Special Instructions and Hazards of Generators23
Protective Conductor and Potential Equalisation24
Protective Conductor for Panda AC Generators24
Switch off All Loads While Working on the Generator24
Potential Equalisation for Panda AGT DC Generators24
Safety Instructions Concerning Cables25
General Safety Instructions for Handling Batteries25
Basics27
Intended Use of the Machine27
Purpose of the Manual and Description of the Definitions Trained Person/Operator/User27
Trained Persons27
Operator27
User27
Panda Transport Box28
Bolted Fischer Panda Transport Box28
Fischer Panda Transport Box with Metal Tab Closure28
Transport and Loading/Unloading28
Transporting the Generator28
Loading/Unloading of the Generator28
Scope of Delivery29
Asynchronous Generator29
Opening the MPL Sound Insulation Capsule31
Opening the GFK Sound Insulation Capsule32
Special Maintenance Notes and Arrangements at Long Periods of Stand Still Time or Shutdown32
Reference Note for the Starter Battery at a Long-Term Standstill33
Arrangements at a Short-Term Standstill33
Arrangements at a Medium-Term Standstill / Winter Storage33
Arrangements for Conservation33
Arrangements for Deconservation after a Medium-Term Standstill (3 to 6 Months)34
Arrangements at a Long-Term Standstill / Shutdown35
Arrangements for Conservation35
Arrangements after a Long-Term Standstill (Shutdown) / Recommissioning36
Months)36
The Panda Generator37
Type Plate at the Generator37
Description of the Generator38
Right Side View - Panda 4K PMS38
Left Side View - Panda 4K PMS39
Front View - Panda 4K PMS40
Back View - Panda 4K PMS41
View from above - Panda 4K PMS42
Right Side View - Panda 5K PMS43
Left Side View - Panda 5K PMS44
Front View - Panda 5K PMS45
Back View - Panda 5K PMS46
View from above - Panda 5K PMS47
Right Side View - Panda 7K PMS48
Left Side View - Panda 7K PMS49
Front View - Panda 7K PMS50
Back View - Panda 7K PMS51
Details of Functional Units52
Control Panel52
Components of Cooling Water System (Raw Water + Fresh Water)53
The Fuel and Combustion Air System54
Sensors and Switches for Operation Surveillance55
The Lubrication Circuit56
Generator Operation Instruction57
Personal Requirements57
Hazard Notes for the Operation57
General Operating Instruction57
Operation at Low Temperatures57
Pre-Heating the Diesel Motor58
Tips Regarding Starter Battery58
Light Load Operation and Engine Idle58
The Soot of the Generator Is Due to the Fact that58
To Prevent the Soot of the Generator Following Steps Should be Observed58
Generator Load for a Longer Period and Overload58
Protection Conductor59
Operating Control System on the Fischer Panda Generator59
Instructions for Capacitors - Not Present at All Models59
Checks before Start, Starting and Stopping the Generator59
Installation Instructions61
Personal Requirements61
Hazard Notes for the Installation61
Preparing the Base - Placement63
Advice for Optimal Sound Insulation63
Generator Connections63
Installation of the Cooling System - Raw Water64
General Information64
Installation of the through Hull Fitting in Yyachts64
Quality of the Raw Water Sucking in Line64
Generator Installation above Waterline65
Generator Installation below Waterline66
Generator Housing Cooled by Raw Water67
Indirect Cooling of the Genset Housing (by the Heat Exchanger)68
Installation of the Cooling System - Fresh Water68
Position of the External Cooling Water Expansion Tank68
Ventilating at the First Filling of the Internal Cooling Water Circuit69
Pressure Test for Controlling the Cooling Water Circuit70
Scheme for Freshwater Circuit at Two Circuit Cooling System71
Installation of the Water Cooled Exhaust System72
Installation of the Standard Exhaust System72
Installation of the Waterlock73
Possible Cause for Water in the Exhaust Hose73
Possible Cause: Exhaust Hose73
Possible Cause: Cooling Water Hose73
Installation Area of the Waterlock74
The Volume of the Waterlock74
Ideal Position of the Waterlock75
Example of the Installation of the Waterlock Off-Center and Possible Effects76
Exhaust / Water Separator77
Installation Exhaust Water Separator79
Installation of the Fuel System81
General References81
The Electrical Fuel Pump81
Connection of the Fuel Lines at the Tank82
Position of the Pre-Filter with Water Separator82
Ventilating Air from the Fuel System82
Generator DC System Installation83
Connection of the Starter Battery Block83
Connection of the Remote Control Panel - See Separate Control Panel Manual86
Generator AC System Installation87
Insulation Test89
Maintenance Instructions91
Personal Requirements91
Hazard Notes for the Maintenance91
Environmental Protection93
Maintenance Interval93
General Maintenance Instructions93
Checks before each Start93
Check of Hoses and Rubber Parts in the Sound Insulated Capsule93
Oil Change Intervals94
Checking Oil-Level94
Refilling Oil95
After the Oil Level Check and Refilling the Oil95
Replacement of Engine Oil and Engine Oil Filter96
After the Oil Change98
Verifying the Starter Battery and (if Necessary) the Battery Bank99
Battery99
Check Battery and Cable Connections99
Check Electrolyte Level99
Check Electrolyte Density100
Ventilating the Fuel System100
Replacement of the Fuel Filter102
Optional Fuel Filter with Sight Glass102
Checking the Water Separator in the Fuel Supply103
Replace the Air Filter Mat104
Alternative Replacement of the Air Filter Mat with Pull out Holder104
Alternative Replacement of the Air Filter at Housing with Snap Fasteners106
Ventilation of the Coolant Circuit / Freshwater107
V-Belt Replacement for the Internal Cooling Water Pump109
The Raw Water Circuit111
Clean Raw Water Filter111
Causes with Frequent Impeller Waste111
Replacement of the Impeller112
Check and Discharge the Capacitors113
Replacing the Electric Starter116
Replacing the Oil Pressure Switch119
Replacing the Oil Pressure Sensor (Optional Component)120
Replacing the Operating Current Relays121
Replacing the Fuses121
Replacing a Thermoswitch123
Replacing the Injection Nozzles125
Replacing the Glow Plugs127
Generator Faults131
Personal Requirements131
Hazard Notes for the Troubleshooting131
Tools and Measuring Instruments133
Troubleshooting Table and Flowchart134
Generator Output Voltage too Low134
Generator Voltage too High134
Generator Voltage Fluctuates134
Generator Not Able to Start Electric Motor134
Diesel Motor Fails to Start134
Starter Is Turning Motor, but Fails to Start134
Motor Does Not Achieve Enough Speed During Starting Process136
Motor Runs Unsteady136
Motor Speed Drops136
Motor Runs in off Position136
Motor Stops by Itself136
Sooty, Black Exhaust137
Generator Must be Shut off Immediately if137
Troubleshooting Flowcharts138
Details and Explanations Concerning the Troubleshooting Flowchart140
Overloading the Generator143
Monitoring the Generator Voltage144
Automatic Voltage Monitoring and Auto-Shut down144
Generator Output Voltage Is too Low145
Discharging the Capacitors145
Checking the Capacitors146
Checking the Electrical Connections to the Capacitors146
Check the Generator Voltage146
Measuring the Ohm Resistance of the Generator Windings147
Check the Windings for Short Circuit147
Measuring the Inductive Resistance148
Generator Provides no Voltage148
Rotor Magnetism Loss and „Re-Magnetising148
Engine Starting Problems149
Electric Fuel Solenoid Valve149
Re-Start with Failure Bypass Switch149
Lifting Solenoid for Motor Stop - Optional150
Troubleshooting Table151
Tables153
Technical Data153
Fuel153
Engine Oil153
Engine Oil Classification153
Operating Range153
Quality of Oil153
Coolant Specifications154
Coolant Mixture Ratio155
Diameter of Conduits155
Remote Control Panel P4 Control157
Remote Control Panel157
Cleaning and Replacing Parts at the Generator158
Front Side159
Back Side159
Operation Manual160
Preliminary Remarks160
Override Function160
Daily Routine Checks before Starting160
Starting the Generator161
Stopping the Generator161
Installation of the Panel162
Connection of the Remote Control Panel162
Jumper Configuration164
Jumper Configuration for the Input164
Jumper J101-J103164
Jumper for Configuration of the „Override" Time165
Maximum Ratings165

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