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Installation and commissioning

MAN marine diesel engines D2868 LE4.. / D2862 LE4..

Carefully read through the Operating Instructions before starting any work!

This particularly applies to the General Safety Instructions section

and the safety instructions in the various chapters.

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Printer's Imprint4
Table of Contents5
Foreword9
Information about These Instructions9
Supplementary Documents to These Instructions9
Other Relevant Publications9
Explanation of Symbols10
Limitation of Liability11
Notes on EPA Regulations11
Copyright11
Other Applicable Documentation11
Spare Parts12
Disposal12
Warranty Conditions13
Customer Service13
General Safety Instructions15
Intended Use15
Content of the Installation and Operating Instructions16
Changes and Alterations to the Engine16
Operator's Responsibility16
Personnel Requirements17
Qualifications17
Unauthorised Persons17
Instruction17
Personal Protective Equipment18
Specific Dangers19
Safetyequipment23
Protective Equipment23
Procedure in the Event of Danger or Accidents24
Signs and Notices25
Weight Data26
Environmental Protection27
Engine Model Plate29
Explanation of Motor-Nr./Engine-No. (Engine Identification Number)30
Explanation of Model Designation30
Data on the Engine Model Plate30
Emission Control Information Label30
Design and Function31
Engine Application Fields31
Engine Construction and Engine Equipment31
Engine Views33
Front Left View33
Rear Right View34
Transport, Packaging and Storage35
Prerequisite35
Safety Instructions35
Transport Inspection37
Transport38
Engine Without Gearbox38
Engine with Gearbox39
Packaging41
Storage41
Installation and Commissioning43
Instructions for Installation and Commissioning43
Prerequisite43
Safety Instructions43
Engine Installation44
Interfaces between Engine and Plant44
Installation Instructions46
Installation Drawing46
Threaded Connections46
Completion of the Engine and Assembly of the Equipment Set47
E-Box (Terminal Box) Accessibility47
Mounting a Gearbox on the Flywheel Housing48
Checking the Crankshaft Axial Clearance49
Installation of the Propulsion System in the Ship50
Connecting the Cooling System51
Connecting the Sea Water Lines for Engine Cooling51
Gearbox Oil Cooler51
Connecting the Fuel Lines52
Securing the Fuel Pre-Filter53
Exhaust System54
Exhaust Gas Outlet on the Engine54
Connection between the Exhaust System and the Engine55
Starter Motor56
Alternators57
Tightening Torques for Threaded Connections to Works Standard M 305958
First Commissioning59
Control and Operation61
Prerequisite61
Safety Instructions61
Preparation for Operation62
Checking and Topping up the Fuel Level63
Checking and Topping up the Coolant63
Checking the Engine Oil Level65
Topping up the Engine Oil66
Check Water Separator of Fuel Filters67
Daily Inspection before Starting the Engine68
Starting and Stopping the Engine69
Running the Engine for Ship Operation70
Operating Ranges for Marine Engines70
Display Systems and Instruments71
Override System74
Maintenance and Care75
Requirements75
Safety Instructions75
Maintenance Schedule76
Maintenance Work77
Engine Oil Change77
Maintaining the Fuel Filter82
Bleeding the Fuel System87
Changing the Coolant88
Changing the Air Filter93
Poly-V-Belt94
Checking Condition94
Changing Poly-V-Belts94
Alternator95
Visual Inspections on the Engine, External Cleaning95
Faults97
Decommissioning and Recommissioning101
Prerequisite101
Safety Instructions101
Temporary Decommissioning of the Engine102
Decommissioning of the Engine for up to 3 Months102
Decommissioning of the Engine for between 3 and 6 Months102
Recommissioning of Shutdown Engines104
Commissioning of Preserved Engines Compliant to man Works Standard M 3069104
Commissioning of Non-Preserved Engines105
Technical Data107
Weights and Measures107
Requirements of Assembly Location, Space Requirements107
Engine Data of Engines for Light Duty108
V8-1000 (D2868 Le426)108
V8-1200 (D2868 Le436)109
V12-1550 (D2862 Le426), V12-1400 (D2862 Le446)110
V12-1800 (D2862 Le436), V12-1650 (D2862 Le456)111
V12-1900 (D2862 Le476), V12-2000 (D2862 Le496)112
Installation Drawings V8115
Installation Drawings V12121
Index127
Abbreviations128
Technical Lexicon129
Index130

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