Volvo IPS650, Installation Manual

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General Information
About this installation manual
This publication is intended as an installation guide for
Volvo Penta marine diesel engines for IPS installa-
tions. The publication is not exhaustive and does not
cover all conceivable installations, but should be con-
sidered as a recommendation and guidance accord-
ing to Volvo Penta norms. Detailed installation instruc-
tions accompany most accessory kits.
The recommendations are the result of many years of
practical experience from all over the world. If it is
necessary or desirable to depart from recommended
routines, Volvo Penta is happy to offer assistance in
finding a solution for the installation in question.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that
installation is carried out in a satisfactory manner, that
the installation is in good operable condition, that
approved materials and accessories are used and
that the installation fulfills all current instructions and
regulations.
This installation manual is intended to be used by pro-
fessionally qualified and skilled personnel. It is there-
fore assumed that those persons using the manual
have fundamental knowledge of marine propulsion
systems and are capable of carrying out the associ-
ated mechanical and electrical work.
Volvo Penta continually improves it products and
reserves the right to make changes. All the informa-
tion in this manual is based on product specifications
available at the time of publication. After this date all
important product modifications that change installa-
tion methods will be communicated via service bulle-
tins.
Removal of complete engine assembly
In the event of a requirement to remove the entire
engine assembly from the vessel, it is the responsi-
bility of the boat builder to arrange reasonable means
for removal and re-installation.
Reasonable means that the engine assembly can be
lifted in and out within a moderate amount of time
using normal resources and methods available to the
industry. In this way costs and operational down-time
are kept to a minimum. For the sake of high demands
at high season on yards, the vessel manufacturers
instruction should be followed.
It is Volvo Penta policy to avoid unreasonable instal-
lations that increase extra costs for boat owners dur-
ing the lifetime of the boat.
Plan the installation carefully
Great care must be taken when installing engines and
their components if they are to function perfectly.
Make sure that the correct specifications, drawings
and other data are available before work is begun.
This facilitates correct planning and installation right
from the start.
Plan the engine compartment so that it will be easy to
perform routine service that involves changing com-
ponents. Compare the engine service manual to the
original drawings where dimensions are stated.
When installing engines, it is extremely important that
no dirt or foreign objects enter the fuel, cooling, inlet
or turbo systems, as this may cause faults or the
engine to seize. Because of this, systems must be
sealed. Clean supply lines and hoses before they are
connected to the engine. Remove the protective caps
from the engine when an external system is con-
nected.
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