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General| Brand | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | IPS650 |
| Category | Outboard Motor |
| Language | English |
Manuals for EVC system and other documentation.
Instructions included with most kits for installation.
Drawings included in kits and available electronically.
Posters for hull inserts, laminations, drive unit and EVC calibration.
Diagnostic tool for reading fault codes and setting EVC parameters.
Range of chemicals available from Volvo Penta.
Information regarding the EVC system installation.
Describes operating conditions for engines: Rating 4 and Rating 5.
Ensuring correct lubrication and cooling by checking engine inclination.
Designing the engine compartment for service accessibility and engine removal.
Ensuring sufficient space for service and engine removal from the boat.
Importance of proper inlet and outlet ducts for combustion air and temperature control.
Basic facts for calculating air intake and duct sizing considering heat radiation.
Examples for calculating air duct areas for specific engine models.
Guidelines for locating air inlets and outlets for effective through flow and water trap efficiency.
Methods for minimizing noise and vibrations from the drive assembly.
Understanding and preventing electrochemical corrosion.
Explains the electrochemical nature of corrosion, anode/cathode reactions.
Describes localized breakdown of passive film on stainless steel and aluminum.
Discusses corrosion occurring when dissimilar metals contact in water.
Explains corrosion due to DC current flow into water from faulty electrical systems.
Measures to protect drives from corrosion, including alloys and cathodic protection.
Recommendations to avoid galvanic corrosion on underwater components.
Guidance on preventing hazards from electrostatic discharges and lightning.
Example of installing an isolation transformer for shore power.
Volvo Penta's recommendations for AC shore power installation safety.
How correct installation reduces the risk of stray current throughout boat life.
Procedures for checking and maintaining protective anodes on IPS drive units.
Volvo Penta ACP protects against galvanic corrosion by controlling electric current.
Methods for checking electrochemical corrosion.
Method for measuring galvanic and stray currents using a reference electrode.
Explains how protection anodes emit current to counteract corrosion.
Procedure to check insulation between drive unit and engine block.
Specific installation procedures for Volvo Penta IPS.
Volvo Penta's demands and considerations for fiberglass hull construction.
Information on hull mold plugs and penetration inserts for IPS installation.
Types of fiberglass, abbreviations, and issues with secondary bonding.
Instructions for placing and mounting hull plugs for twin installations.
Requirements for parallel engine and drive unit alignment to minimize vibrations.
Detailed layers and specifications for laminating hull inserts.
Material and placement guidelines for reinforcement rings.
Hull mold details and measurements for twin plug installation.
Hull mold details and measurements for triple plug installation.
Hull mold details and measurements for quad plug installation.
Specifications for lamination layers for hull mold plugs.
Material and placement for reinforcement rings around hull plugs.
Specifications for lamination layers for reinforcement beams.
Guidelines for locating and installing reinforcement beams.
Hull bottom thickness requirements for different zones during IPS installation.
Information on fastening aluminum ring to hull for IPS.
Guidelines for engine foundation, including water level checks.
Determining and checking water level in the design study.
Water level requirements below the engine top cover.
General requirements for engine beds, including horizontal alignment and straight axis.
Important checks and installation steps for the propulsion unit.
Checks and installation procedures for the propulsion unit.
Procedures for lifting the drive unit into the hull using hoist or fork lift.
Instructions for mounting the drive unit, including bolt tightening.
Steps for cleaning, installing, and tightening propeller components.
Procedures and considerations for installing the engine.
Ensuring fuel, steering, and electrical systems are complete before engine installation.
Installing engine mounts and checking engine bed surfaces and load.
Installing drive shaft coupling, checking flange-to-flange distance, and tightening bolts.
Information and installation procedures for extension shafts.
Advisable installation of a safety cover on the remaining section of the jackshaft.
Included electrical harnesses and oil hoses in the jackshaft installation kit.
Procedures for installing the exhaust outlet and elbow.
How the cooling system circulates coolant and controls temperature.
Water circulation from the seawater system for cooling various engine components.
Material, flow, and placement requirements for seawater inlets.
Information on the freshwater cooling system and coolant.
Recommended coolant mixture and its properties for engine protection.
Making hot water connections to thermostat housing and circulation pump.
Guidelines on when an auxiliary expansion tank is needed.
Procedures for venting the cooling system, including auxiliary systems.
Water quality standards (ASTM D4985) for cooling systems.
General guidelines for installing fuel system components safely.
Location, material, and connection requirements for fuel tanks.
Installing tanks and clamp lines securely to avoid heat radiation.
Procedures for checking fuel feed pressure and pre-filters.
Safe handling of fluids and installation of oil drain pumps and hoses.
Planning and installing the electrical system with care and simplicity.
Information on battery terminology, capacity, and series connection.
Recommended battery capacity for engine starting at different temperatures.
Instructions for installing batteries in a box with proper ventilation and securing.
Requirements for installing a main switch on the positive side.
How a charge distributor automatically charges two battery circuits independently.
Recommended cable cross-sections for providing sufficient power to the starter motor.
Measuring battery charge state using specific gravity or voltage.
Information on alternator connections and extra alternators.
Connecting voltage supply to the SUS via flywheel housing.
Connecting battery cables to the starter motor for supply to the SUS.
Standard connection of start battery via main switch to starter motor.
Recommendations for separate start and service battery arrays for twin installations.
Guidelines for keeping 12V and 24V systems separate and connecting sensor cables.
Installation of navigation equipment, lighting, radios, and echo sounders.
Calculating supply cable area based on length and number of accessories.
Charts and examples for calculating cable area based on voltage and load.
Installation and equipment for the fire extinguishing system.
Installation diagram for an active fire extinguishing system.
Installation diagram for an inactive (energized to run) fire extinguishing system.
Calibration and settings for IPS units.
Overview of calibration routines and required special tools for IPS units.
Factory setting calibration for aligning port and starboard drive leg end positions.
Calibrating relative positions of drive legs and keel using special tools.
Calibration procedures for triple and quadruple IPS drive leg installations.
Reporting IPS calibration results to the Volvo Penta website.
Evaluating steering settings via sea trials and using VODIA tool.
Procedures for launching the boat and performing sea trials.
Safe procedures for starting the engine in cold conditions.
Reading instruments, warming up the engine, and checking for alarms.
Performing checks for leaks and functionality of instruments and equipment at idle.
Checks to perform during boat test runs and across the entire speed range.
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