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Installation manual Generator Sets GHX / GLX

3.3.4  Seawater strainer

Install raw water strainer in 
an area where it will be easily 
accessible for inspection and 
cleaning. Strainer should be 
installed in water inlet hose 
after the sea cock (water inlet 
valve) to allow operator to shut 
off water when cleaning strain-
er.

3.3.5  Fittings 

IMPORTANT

If other/more fittings or pipes then included in the scope of supply are needed use only 
bronze hardware.

If more lenght of hose is needed then included in the scope of supply use only MARINE- 
WATER HOSE, steel reinforced and suitable for 2.5 bar (35 psi) both  suction or pressure.

Use sealing compound or tape at all connections to prevent air leaks. The neoprene impeller in the raw water pump 
should never be run dry. All hose joints should be double clamped with 304/316 stainless-steel hose clamps. T-bolt 
clamps are even better but must be 304/316 stainless.

WL

min. 15 cm

(6”)

Raw water

inlet connection

Summary of Contents for GHX

Page 1: ...Installation manual Generator Sets 6 24 kVA Copyright 2016 Vetus b v Schiedam Holland 380602 01 ENGLISH GHX GLX ...

Page 2: ... 3 Shut off valve 12 3 2 4 Diesel fuel Pre filter and fuel additives 12 3 3 Raw water circuit 13 3 3 1 Installation material 13 3 3 2 Raw water inlet 14 3 3 3 Raw water inlet hose 15 3 3 4 Seawater strainer 16 3 3 5 Fittings 16 3 4 Exhaust system 17 3 4 1 Wet exhaust systems 17 3 4 2 Installation material 17 3 4 3 Waterline 17 3 4 4 Prevention of siphoning 18 3 4 5 Air vent installation 18 3 4 6 D...

Page 3: ...rved 1 3 Safety rules The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage resulting from misuse of the generator set engine from the failure to follow the indications contained in this manual and for every tampering with or change made with out the manufacturer s authorization Refer only to a technician staff with precise technical skills specific abilities and experiences The lack of these...

Page 4: ...luting material Follow the local rules of legislation If you wash the engine with high pressure wash observe the following never point the jet of water at seals rubber hoses or electrical components never use high pressure function when washing the engine Use the correct fuel see the fuel indications in owners manual Keep the equipment as much efficient as possible and carry out the scheduled main...

Page 5: ...t on the boat after opening the packaging always follow the hoist instructions below Preferably use a spacer rod as shown in the drawing lift the engine Assure that the spacer rod is in good condition and strong enough to with stand the weight WARNING The lifting hooks are engineered only to lift the generator set without any extra weights MIN 150 cm 5 ft ...

Page 6: ... start Read the owner s manual Verify the fuel feed line for possible leaks Take care to avoid restrictions in the fuel line pipes Check and verify the electrical connections IMPORTANT Wrong connection of positive and negative from battery could provoke short circuit and damage the engine IMPORTANT Wrong connection of generator terminals could damage the generator Check the battery condition and s...

Page 7: ...etus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15 W40 Shell Rimula R4 15W40 Disconnect the battery cables charge the batteries if necessary and grease the battery terminals After a period of inactivity it is necessary to carry out a some maintenance work before starting the engine again to ensure its efficiency conditions Check the battery charge level conditions Assure that the battery voltage is over 12 5 V Make...

Page 8: ...our any warranty claim for engine damage as a result of water entry When selecting a location for the generator set take into consideration that there is sufficient room for carrying out maintenance work Therefore the engine must be easily accessible on the service side 1 For re filling of oil and coolant the upper side of the engine must be easily accessible 2 For ventilation and combustion air i...

Page 9: ...iously outlined see table below for absolute minimum required area ventilation opening An ample supply of air within the temperature limits of the generator set and carry away heat from the generator set in the engine room is thus assured A sealed engine compartment must have a good ventilation to maintain reasonable engine room temperatures High temperature of intake air reduces engine performanc...

Page 10: ...w Ventilation opening GHX 8 1 1 m3 min 37 cu ft min 58 cm2 9 sq in GHX 9 1 3 m3 min 44 cu ft min 70 cm2 11 sq in GHX 14 1 9 m3 min 67 cu ft min 105 cm2 16 sq in GHX 17 2 2 m3 min 78 cu ft min 123 cm2 19 sq in GHX 24 3 2 m3 min 111 cu ft min 175 cm2 27 sq in GLX 6 0 8 m3 min 30 cu ft min 47 cm2 7 sq in GLX 7 1 1 m3 min 37 cu ft min 58 cm2 9 sq in GLX 14 1 9 m3 min 67 cu ft min 105 cm2 16 sq in GLX ...

Page 11: ... drain plug at the lowest point on the tank serves to permit the removal of water and sediment The filler tank pipe outer diameter should be at least 50 mm 2 in The tank breather pipe must have an inner diameter I D of at least 13 mm 1 2 in and must be fitted with a goose neck to prevent water from entering the tank Diesel tanks shall be equipped with inspection hatch es having a suitable diameter...

Page 12: ...rp bends in fuel lines should be avoided 3 2 3 Shut off valve The generator set is equipped with a electrically operated shut off valve But in the supply line as close as possible to the tank a shut off valve must be installed too Make sure the boat owners know the location and how to operate it 3 2 4 Diesel fuel Pre filter and fuel additives There is the possibility that contamination of diesel f...

Page 13: ...njection point at the exhaust bend of the engine is situated at a height less than 15 cm 6 above the waterline an air vent must be installed see Exhaust system 3 3 1 Installation material The parts needed to connect the raw water supply to the generator set are included in the scope of delivery These parts are Sea water strainer FTR330 Water scoop Ball valve Hose pillar Hose clamps and 2 metre hos...

Page 14: ... water pump impel ler is a consequence of dry running 2 Place the water scoop with the opening facing forwards or backwards depending on the type of boat NOTE The recommendation below is based on the assumption that the generator set will be used during cruising IMPORTANT Always close the sea cock of the generator raw water supply if the generator set is NOT running during cruising Especially when...

Page 15: ...ply of cooling water to the engine The capacity of the raw water pump is relat ed to suction height and the total head The higher the suction height or the total head the lesser the capacity of the pump will be Never exceed the maximum values as per table for the suction height and the total head Generator set model Raw water pump capacity at max engine rpm Total head at max capacity Raw water inl...

Page 16: ...ings or pipes then included in the scope of supply are needed use only bronze hardware If more lenght of hose is needed then included in the scope of supply use only MARINE WATER HOSE steel reinforced and suitable for 2 5 bar 35 psi both suction or pressure Use sealing compound or tape at all connections to prevent air leaks The neoprene impeller in the raw water pump should never be run dry All h...

Page 17: ...is the respon sibility of the engine installer What we as the manufacturer can do is advise the best practice 3 4 2 Installation material The parts needed to connect the exhaust system are included in the scope of delivery These parts are Waterlock Muffler Gooseneck Transom connection and 3 metre Exhaust hose For inner diameter Generator set model Diameter GHX 8 GHX 9 GHX 14 GHX 17 GLX 6 GLX 7 40 ...

Page 18: ...he anti siphon break and the exhaust hose point should be located as near to the boats centre line as possible especially on sail boats due to large and steady healing The anti siphon must be accessible for maintenance The valve of an air vent is closed during normal operation of the engine during a standstill of the engine the water pres sure in the raw water line drops and the valve will open to...

Page 19: ...sized to hold multiples of the volume of water that spills back from the exhaust highest point when the engine shuts off IMPORTANT Prolonged cranking of the starter may cause excessive sea water to build up between the engine and the high point Each time cranking is interrupted additional water may spill back into the muffler In time this cumulative spill back can flood the engine Unusual cranking...

Page 20: ...erminal of the starter motor relay and the negative battery cable BLACK to the engine motor block Connect the battery cables to the battery terminals Install a battery main switch in the positive cable Never use the hull in case of a steel vessel as earth return Connection of the negative terminal s of the battery ies to the steel ship s hull for earthing purposes is permissible at one point only ...

Page 21: ...ed to the maximum output current of the generator Use a cable with wires with sufficient cross section for the maximum current Based on commonly available cable with wires with an insulation temperature rating of 85 90 C use minimum cross sec tions as per table below Note a de rating of 0 82 for an engine room temperature of 60 C and a de rating of 0 7 for a cable with 4 to 6 wires has been applie...

Page 22: ...g 295 kg 436 kg 245 kg 395 kg 185 kg 275 kg 395 kg Model GLX 14TIC GLX 20TIC GHX 9 SIC GHX 17 SIC GLX 7 SIC GLX 17 SIC GHX 17TIC GLX 17TIC GLX 24TIC Power 14 kVA 20 kVA 9 kW 17 kW 7 kW 17 kW 17 kVA 17 kVA 24 kVA at Power Factor cos φ 0 8 0 8 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 8 0 8 0 8 Voltage 3 x 400V 3 x 400V 240V 240V 120V 120V 3 x 240V 3 x 240V 3 x 240V Current 20 A 29 A 37 A 71 A 62 A 142 A 41 A 41 A 57 A Vol...

Page 23: ...HX 9 SIC 884 34 13 16 659 25 15 16 571 22 1 2 844 33 1 4 327 12 7 8 20 13 16 150 5 7 8 40 GHX 14 SIC TIC GHX 17 SIC TIC 1082 42 5 8 659 25 15 16 641 25 1 4 1042 41 327 12 7 8 20 13 16 150 5 7 8 40 GLX 14 SIC TIC GLX 17 SIC TIC 1172 46 1 8 659 25 15 16 644 25 3 8 1132 44 9 16 327 12 7 8 20 13 16 150 5 7 8 50 GHX 24 SIC TIC 50 GLX 20 TIC GLX 24 TIC 60 1 Fuel supply ø 8 mm 2 Fuel return ø 8 mm 3 Raw ...

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