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Installation Instructions
16.1.09 Panda_6000i_System_eng_s01835.book.R01 - Chapter C: Installation Instructions Page 33
C.3 Cooling system installation - Raw water
C.3.1 General information
The genset should have its own raw water (coolant water) inlet and should not be connected to
any other engine systems. Ensure that the following installation instructions are complied with:
For the avoidance of galvanic corrosion, refer to the chapter "Service instruction for
marine generators (corrosion protection)".
C.3.2 Installation of the thru hull fitting in yachts
It is good practice for yachts to use a thru
hull fitting with an integrated strainer. The
thru hull fitting (raw water intake) is often
mounted against the sailing direction to
induce more water intake for cooling.
For Panda generators, the thru hull inlet
should NOT point in the sailing direction!
When sailing at higher speeds more water
will be forced into the inlet than the pump
can handle and your generator will flood!
Fig. C.3.2-1: Position of the thru hull fitting
C.3.3 Quality of the raw water sucking in line
n order to keep the suction resistance in the line at a minimum, the raw water intake system (i.e.
sea cock, thru-hull fitting, inlet filter, etc.) must have an inner diameter of at least 1" (25 mm).
This applies also to installation components such as thru-hull fitting, sea cock, raw water filter etc.
The intake suction line should be kept as short as possible. Install the raw water inlet in close pro-
ximity to the genset.
After start-up the cooling water quantity must be measured (e.g. by catching at the
exhaust). The flow rate, as well as the necessary cross section of the cooling water pipe
see section F.2, “Technical data,” on page 74.