Installation Instructions
16.1.09 Panda_6000i_System_eng_s01835.book.R01 - Chapter C: Installation Instructions Page 35
C.3.5 Generator installation below waterline
If the generator cannot be attached at least 600 mm
above the waterline, a vent valve must be installed at the
raw water line.
Possible heeling must be taken into consideration if
installed at the "mid-ship line"!
The water hose for the external vent valve is located at
the back of the sound insulated cover. This hose is split
in the middle and extended respectively at each end by
an additional hose and a connecting nipple. Both hose
ends must be led outside of the sound cover to one point,
if possible 600 mm over the waterline in the mid-ship line.
The valve is connected at the highest place to the two
hose ends.
Note: The vent valve must be installed directly behind the water pump.
If the water pump ceases, the valve spring ensures that air can enter and there-
fore, a syphon effect is avoided.
The de-aeration valve must be regularly controlled. If the water pump stops, the
valve spring ensures that air enters. It must be opened, cleaned and greased.
Fig. C.3.5-1: Vent valve
Cut the hose for the external vent valve....
Fig. C.1: Connection vent valve
...and bend it upwards.
Both hose ends must be led out outside of
the sound cover to one point, if possible
600 mm over the waterline at the mid-
ships line. The valve is connected at the
highest place with the two hose ends.
Fig. C.3.5-2: Connection vent valve
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