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Operation of the generating set
Before starting
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Caution! :
Before starting, ensure that the seacock
is open as the seawater pump rotor can be damaged if
run dry for just a few seconds.
Generating sets with a
Keel Cooling system are not fitted with a seawater
pump.
Never use a starting aerosol or any other equivalent
product. These products are highly flammable.
Before starting the engine and before the set is used
each time:
• Check the fuel level
• Open the fuel shutoff valve
• Open the seacock (if fitted)
• Check the engine oil level and fill with the recom-
mended oil if necessary. See the “Maintenance”
section for more information.
• Check the coolant level and fill with the recom-
mended coolant if necessary. See the “Mainte-
nance” section for more information.
• Open the hold space panel(s) to fully ventilate the
hold space if it is not equipped with a fan. Otherwise
run the fan in the hold space for 5 minutes.
• Close the battery switch (ON position) and check
that the emergency stop is not activated.
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Caution! :
Ensure you have replaced the protection
elements before starting the generating set.
Notice:
If your engine has not been used for several
months of if the fuel circuit has been drained, use the
priming pump situated above the fuel filter. This fills the
fuel circuit if it has drained out or after a circuit compo-
nent has been replaced.
Starting the generating set
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Caution! : On a soundproof generating set
, the lo-
cal/remote selector must be in
remote
position to start
the generating set using the instrument panel.
Carry out the following operations to start your generat-
ing set in complete safety:
1. Press the ON/STOP button. All of the indicators
illuminate and an audible signal sounds. This stage
allows you to check that these elements are working
properly. After a few moments, only the oil and battery
charge indicators will remain lit.
2. Hold the START button at midcourse to begin
preheating. The PREHEAT warning light illuminates.
Hold the button for 5 to 20 seconds according to the
temperature on the outside. Push fully the button to
start the generating set.
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Caution! :
If the generating set does not start on
the first attempt, repeat the manoeuvre, waiting 5 to 15
seconds between each attempt, with the set switched
off. Never force it as there is a risk of water backflow
into the engine via the exhaust system.
Check the indicators on the instrument panel after start-
ing and when operating the set.
Check also that the seawater is running through the ex-
haust and check there are no fuel or water leaks.
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Caution! :
If the coolant temperature rises or the oil
pressure falls abnormally, the corresponding indicators
will illuminate and
the generating set will stop auto-
matically.
Identify and eliminate the cause before restarting the
engine. See the “Fault-finding” section for more infor-
mation.
