Fischer Panda Panda 14.000 NE PVK-U, Operating Instructions Manual

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Generator Operating Instructions
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Pre-heating the diesel motor
The motor must be pre-heated, if the diesel motor is designed as a "pre-combustion chamber
motor" for indirect fuel injection. A quick glow fitting is used for all Kubota-diesel motors. This glow
fitting may only be used for a maximum of 20 seconds without a pause. A pre-glow period of 5 - 6
seconds suffices for ambient temperatures above 20°C (plus). For lower temperatures the pre-
glow period should be increased.
The motor can be started for temperatures up to minus 20°C, as long as running conditions are
suitable. The fuel must be suitable for such conditions, as conventional diesel fuel can produce a
paraffin coating at temperatures lower than minus 8°C. so blocking all filters and pipes. It is nor-
mal in Europe to use an additive, obtainable from gas stations to ensure use at temperatures as
low as minus 15°C. If a generator is to be used for temperatures below minus 8°C, then it must be
ensured the fuel is suitable for winter. By use of extra additive, the fuel can also be used at lower
temperatures. The appropriate regulations can be obtained from the fuel suppliers. The mineral
oil trade have stocks of fuel, which are suitable for use for temperatures below minus 20°C.
Pre-heating procedure
If the engine is to be started at a temperature below minus 15°C, then the pre-heating device
must be pressed for 20 seconds before starting. Pre-heating must be continued whilst the gene-
rator is being started. The starter motor should not be used for a period longer than 20 seconds
without interruption. If the engine does not start after 20 seconds, then a pause of at least one
minute should be made. Then a further start can be attempted.
If the diesel motor does not start as expected, then an initial check should be made to check whe-
ther the fuel intake is correct.
Tips regarding Starter Battery
Fischer Panda recommends normal starter battery use. If an genset is required for extreme win-
ter conditions, then the starter battery capacity should be doubled. It is recommended that the
starter battery be regularly charged by a suitable battery-charging device (i.e., at least every 2
Months). A correctly charged starter battery is necessary for low temperatures.
Motor Oil Quality during extreme Winter Conditions
Suitable motor oil is recommended for extremely low temperatures. The advice of mineral oil dea-
lers is recommended. Normally, synthetic oil with the appropriate viscosity is especially suitable
for this type of cold start.
Improvement by using additional cold start sprays is not recommended.