Systems and scheduled
maintenance
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Marine Diesel gensets. Operator’s Manual.
Other genset coolants may affect warranty coverage, cause an internal build-up of rust and
scale and/or shorten genset life.
Never mix different types of coolants. This may adversely affect the properties of the genset coolant.
Maintenance task. Coolant check
Allow the genset to cool. Release pressure from the cooling system before removing the pressure cap.
To release pressure, cover the pressure cap with a thick cloth and then slowly turn the cap
counterclockwise. Remove the cap after pressure has been completely released and the genset has
cooled. Check the coolant level at the tank, the level must be approximately 3/4 full.
Maintenance task. Coolant fill / change
1.
Drain off all the coolant by opening the two drain plugs, one in the heat exchanger and the
other in the cylinder block.
2.
Close the drain plugs.
3.
Remove bleeding bolt of thermostat holder
4.
Refill to the hole in the tank cap with coolant
Gensets: 29 GSC / 32 GSAC / 35 GTC / 40 GTAC / 50 GTC / 60 GTAC DNV:
Gensets 45 GTC / 54 GTAC / 68 GTC / 84 GTAC DNV:
