Installation Instructions
Seite/Page 56 Panda PMS 8.000 NE - 42 NE Manual.R05 - Kapitel/Chapter 5: Installation Instructions 11.3.11
5.4 Installation of the cooling system - raw water
5.4.1 General Information
The genset should have its own raw water (coolant water) inlet and should not be connected to any other engine
systems. Ensure that the following installation instructions are complied with:
For the avoidance of galvanic corrosion, refer to the chapter "Service instruction for marine generators
(corrosion protection)".
5.4.2 Installation of the thru hull fitting in Yachts
It is good practice for yachts to use a thru hull fitting with an integrated strainer. The thru hull fitting (raw water intake)
is often mounted against the sailing direction to induce more water intake for cooling.
Fig. 5.4.2-1: Position of the Thru Hull Fitting
For Panda generators, the thru hull inlet should NOT point in
the sailing direction! When sailing at higher speeds more water
will be forced into the inlet than the pump can handle and your
generator will flood!
5.4.3 Quality of the Raw Water Sucking In Line
In order to keep the suction resistance in the line at a minimum, the raw water intake system (i.e. sea cock, thru-hull
fitting, inlet filter, etc.) must have an inner diameter of at least 1" (25 mm).
This applies also to installation components such as thru-hull fitting, sea cock, raw water filter etc.
The intake suction line should be kept as short as possible. Install the raw water inlet in close proximity to the gen-
set.
After start-up the cooling water quantity must be measured (e.g. by catching at the exhaust). The flow rate,
as well as the necessary cross section of the cooling water pipe see section 8.10, “Diameter of conduits,”
on page 171
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