ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION (12 VOLT)
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May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN
4
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
4.1
GENERAL
1
Mount the generating set directly, without additional
vibration dampers, on a solid surface.
2
Mount the cooling system for the engine
3
Connect exhaust system.
4
Connect ‘fuel supply line’ to the water separator/ fuel
filter.
5
Connect ‘fuel return line’ to the fuel tank.
6
Connect remote panel (just plug in).
7
Connect the AC cable from the AC box to the power source
selector.
8
Connect the battery cables to the starter motor as
illustrated in Figure 21 :
Figure 21: Connecting the battery cables to the starter motor
9
Connect plus and minus from the 12V starter battery to
the battery cables.
10
Install a Whisper Power battery charger (optional).
4.2
COMMISSIONING TABLE
1
Check if the cooling system for the engine is properly
installed.
2
Check if the exhaust system is properly installed. Check
maximum length of exhaust hose, diameter of exhaust
piping.
3
Check all coolant connections.
4
Check the AC cables and the grounding.
5
Check if an AC breaker is installed before or after the
power source selector. When there is only a circuit
breaker, use it to disconnect the generating set from the
grid.
6
Check all DC connections, check if the battery switch/
circuit breaker is closed.
7
Open the fuel valve. Check if there are no air leaks in the
fuel supply line, and check if the lift of the fuel is less than
1 meter. Check if there is no air in the water fuel
separator.
8
Check if the air intake in the canopy is not blocked.
9
Check the oil level and colour of the oil.
10
To bleed the fuel system:
Push the “Start” button on the local control (not on the
remote panel) and hold at least 5 seconds and as long as
necessary to bleed the system.
11
Start the engine by pushing the start button
12
Check when the Genverter is running, the delay of some
seconds in the power source selector transfer.
13
Check voltage and frequency under ‘no load’ conditions.
14
Check if the Genverter increase speed when loaded more.
Check if the Genverter can bring the full load.
15
Check if the Genverter can speed up when largest load
step that can occur comes in. If not increase no load speed
(Refer to DDC manual)
16
Check if the battery charger of the generating set is
working (max. 14.5 Volt).
17
Close the sound shield and check the noise level.
18
Stop the Genverter set and check the engine again for
leakages of oil, fuel or coolant and check the oil level
again.
Installation checklist available on our website:
www.whisperpower.com.
Commissioning form available on our website:
www.whisperpower.com.
4.3
TECHNICAL DATA
Refer to the M-GV 4 Piccolo User Manual for an overview of
general technical specifications.
Battery cable +
Battery cable –
