Installation Instructions
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Panda PMS 8.000 NE - 42 NE Manual.R04 - Capture D: Installation Instructions Seite 77
D. Installation Instructions
D.1 Placement
Since Panda generators have extremely compact dimensions, they can be installed in tight locati-
ons. Attempts are sometimes made to install them in almost inaccessible places. Please consider
that even almost maintenance-free machinery must still remain accessible at least at the front
(drive belt, water pump) and the service-side (actuator, dipstick). Please also note that in spite of
the automatic oil-pressure sensor it is still essential that the oil level has to be checked regularly.
The generator should not be placed in the proximity of light walls or floors, which can have reso-
nance vibrations because of airborne sounds. If this should be unavoidable, then it is recommen-
ded that this surface is lined with 1 mm lead foil, which will change the mass and the vibration
behaviour.
You should avoid fixing the generator on a slippery surface with little mass (i.e.). This acts as an
amplifier of airborne sounds in the most unreasonable case. An improvement can be achieved by
reinforcing these surfaces with ribs. In addition, the breakthroughs, which interrupt these sur-
faces, should be sawed off. The lining of the surrounding walls with a heavy layer (i.e lead) and
foam additionally improve the conditions.
The generator sucks its air from the surrounding engine room. Therefore it must be ensured that
sufficient ventilation openings are present, so that the generator cannot overheat.
High temperature of the intake air decline the power of the generator and increases the coolant
temperature. Air temperatures of more than 40 °C red uce the power by 2 % per temperature rise
of 5 °C. In order to keep these effects as small as possible, the temperature in the engine room
should not be higher than 15 °C in relation to the o utside temperature.
D.1.1 Advice for optimal sound insulation
The convenient base consists of a stable framework, on
which the generator is fastened by means of shock-
mounts.
Since the aggregate is "free" downward, the combu-
stion air can be sucked in unhindered.
In addition are void the vibrations, which would arise
with a closed soil.
Fig. D.1.1-1: Generator Base
