Man D2868 LE426, Operating Instruction

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Installation and commissioning
MAN marine diesel engines D2868 LE4.. / D2862 LE4..
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Carefully read through the Operating Instructions before starting any work!
This particularly applies to the General Safety Instructions section
and the safety instructions in the various chapters.
6.7 Exhaust system
6.7.1 Exhaust gas outlet on the engine
Both cylinder banks are combined in a central ex­
haust outlet.
The exhaust manifold for the exhaust outlet can be
swivelled upwards
1
or rearwards
2
by 90°.
The dimensions of the flange for connecting the
ship's exhaust system can be found on the installa­
tion drawing, see page 113.
A pipe elbow with subsequently falling exhaust line
("gooseneck") in the piping prevents water from
getting into the engine when reversing or in the
event of swell.
NOTE
Irreparable engine damage due to water being sucked in
Therefore:
S
Under no circumstances allow water to pass into the engine.