Installation Instructions
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6.2.2 Preparing the base - placement
Since Panda generators have extremely compact dimensions, they can be installed in tight locations. Attempts are
sometimes made to install them in almost inaccessible places. Please consider that even almost maintenance-free
machinery must still remain accessible at least at the front (drive belt, water pump) and the service-side (actuator,
dipstick). Please also note that in spite of the automatic oil-pressure sensor it is still essential that the oil level has to
be checked regularly.
The generator should not be placed in the proximity of light walls or floors, which can have resonance vibrations
because of airborne sounds. If this should be unavoidable, then it is recommended that this surface is lined with
1 mm lead foil, which will change the mass and the vibration behaviour.
You should avoid fixing the generator on a slippery surface with little mass (i.e. plywood). This acts as an amplifier of
airborne sounds in the most unreasonable case. An improvement can be achieved by reinforcing these surfaces
with ribs. In addition, the breakthroughs, which interrupt these surfaces, should be sawed off. The lining of the
surrounding walls with a heavy layer (i.e lead) and foam additionally improve the conditions.
As the generator sucks in its combustion air via several drill holes in the capsule base, the capsule base must be
installed with sufficient space to the basement so that the air supply is guaranteed (at least 12 mm/½“)
The generator sucks its air from the surrounding engine room. Therefore it must be ensured that sufficient ventilation
openings are present, so that the generator cannot overheat.
The Power out of the generator based on the following data:
Ambient temperature: 20°C
Air pressure: 1000mbar (100m above normal Zero)
Raw water temperature: 20°C
Rel. áir moisture: 30% reg. the ambient temperature
Fuel temperature: bis zu 20°C
Exhaust backpressure: 80mbar (at the exhaust out of the sound isolation cover)
Any differents to this data, for example an ambient temperature of 40°C because of the build inside a maschine
room/vehicle with a bad ventilation, will cause in a lower Power out (Derating).
6.2.3 Advice for optimal sound insulation
Fig. 6.2.3-1: Generator baseThe convenient base consists of a stable framework, on
which the generator is fastened by means of shock-
mounts. Since the aggregate is „free“ downwards, the
combustion air can be sucked in unhindered. In addition
the vibrations are void which would arise with a closed
capsule base.
6.3 Generator Connections
Connect all electrical wires within the capsule tightly to the motor and the generator. This is also the case for fuel
lines and cooling water lines.
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