Vetus VF4.170E - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

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vetus®Installation manual VF4 VF5
1 Preface ..................................................................... 3
1.1 Engine ID Plates .......................................................... 3
1.2 Engine storage, before use .................................................. 4
1.3 First engine start .......................................................... 4
1.4 Long engine storage – Inactivity ............................................. 6
2 Technical data .............................................................. 8
2.1 Engine specifications ...................................................... 8
2.2 Engine cylinder numbering ................................................. 10
2.3 Engine coat paint RAL ..................................................... 10
2.4 Tightening torque ........................................................ 10
2.5 Operation / duty cycle ..................................................... 11
2.6 Engine bed ............................................................. 11
2.7 Overall dimensions ....................................................... 12
2.8 Raw water circuit ........................................................ 16
3 Safety Information ......................................................... 17
3.1 Safety rules ............................................................. 17
3.2 Engine lifting ............................................................ 19
4 Engine’s requirements ..................................................... 21
4.1 Engine Compartment ..................................................... 21
4.1.1 Engine Compartment Ventilation ...................................... 21
4.1.2 Intake air requirement .............................................. 22
4.1.3 Compartment temperature indications. ................................. 22
4.2 Fuel connection ......................................................... 23
4.2.1 Fuel Delivery System ............................................... 23
4.2.2 Fuel connections ................................................... 24
4.2.3 Shut off valve. ..................................................... 24
4.2.4 Diesel fuel Pre-filter and fuel additives. ................................. 24
4.3 Sea water circuit ......................................................... 25
4.3.1 Sea cock ........................................................ 25
4.3.2 Seawater pickup hose .............................................. 25
4.3.3 Seawater strainer .................................................. 25
4.3.4 Stern drives sea water pick up circuit. .................................. 26
4.3.5 Fittings .......................................................... 26
4.4 Exhaust system .......................................................... 26
4.4.1 Wet exhaust systems installation. ...................................... 26
4.4.2 Sea water intrusion through the intake sea-cock .......................... 28
4.4.3 Cranking the starter: draining the muffler ................................ 28
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