HEATING EXCHANGER COOLED
Fresh water circulates through the engine and on to a heat
exchanger where it is cooled by sea water which is pumped
through the cooling tubes. The sea water is then injected into
the exhaust system (see diagram).
FILLING THE FRESHWATER SYSTEM
New engines are supplied with the freshwater drained off. The
following instructions must be followed to fill the system.
(a) Mix up in a clean bucket a 33 to 50% anti-freeze to
freshwater solution (see page 10). For the volume required
see technical specification page 4.
(b) Check that the drain tap or plug is turned off. (see fig 2l)
(c) Fill engine with freshwater/anti freeze solution through the top
of the heat exchanger or header tank with the filler cap
removed. (see fig 2m).
(d) Fill header tank to the top of the filler neck and replace cap.
Press down firmly on filler cap and hand tighten in a clockwise
direction.
(e) Run the engine for 5 minutes on no load (out of gear) and
check coolant level. Top up as necessary.
(f) Check system for leaks.
(g) If a calorifier is fitted care must be taken to see that this is also
full of coolant and all the air is expelled. (See calorifier fitting
notes under Section 3).
(h) Run the engine on one third load for 15 minutes, preferably with the boat
tied up. As the system warms up coolant may be expelled from the
overflow pipe into the bilge. Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool
down before removing the pressure cap and top up the coolant to 1” below
the filler neck.
IMPORTANT
Removal of the pressure cap when the engine is hot can cause severe injury
from scalding hot water under pressure. Always allow the engine to cool and
then use a large cloth when turning the cap anti-clockwise to the stop. This
allows the pressure to be released. Press firmly down on the cap and continue
to turn anticlockwise to release the cap.
(i) Repeat (h) if coolant level is more than 1 inch below the base of the filler
neck when the engine has cooled down.
(j) Run engine on
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full load for 20 minutes, check for leaks and repeat (i).
(k) Anti-freeze solutions should be drained off every 2 years and replaced with a new solution.
Note:
When draining fresh water system, ensure the engine has cooled sufficiently to prevent scalding from hot
pressurised water. Prior to draining a cold engine, remove the filler cap from the header tank and then open the
water drain tap. This allows the water to drain freely from the system.
Heat Exchanger Cooled
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Fig. 2m
Drain
Tap
Fig. 2l