Remote Control Panel P4 Control
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8.3
Operation manual
8.3.1 Preliminary remarks
Advices concerning the starter battery
Fischer Panda recommends normal starter battery use. If a genset is required for extreme winter conditions, then
the starter battery capacity should be doubled. It is recommended that the starter battery be regularly charged by a
suitable battery-charging device (i.e., at least every 2 months). A correctly charged starter battery is necessary for
low temperatures.
8.3.2 Override function
Depending on the installation situation, a heat accumulation inside the generator sound insulated capsule may occur
(especially after longer run time with high load). According to this situation the engine overheat switch release after
the generator has already stopped. The generator can not be started until the engine has cooled down.
To prevent this, the P4 Control panel has an override mode. While the start button is pressed and several seconds
after it (can be modified with jumpers on the panel back side), the temperature error is ignored. The circulation of the
cooling water cool down the engine and the generator can be started normal.
The control light „Override“ is turned on:
- if the panel is on and the generator is stopped (function control)
- during the „Start“ button is pressed (Override active)
- during the set time after the „Start button is released“ (Override active)
Not in use at the Panda 4000s series.
8.3.3 Daily routine checks before starting
1. Oil Level Control (ideal level: 2/3).
Notice!: OIL PRESSURE CONTROL!
True, the diesel motor automatically switches off when
there is a lack of oil, but it is very damaging for the
motor, if the oil level drops to the lowest limit. Air can be
sucked in suddenly when the boat rocks in heavy seas, if
the oil level is at a minimum. This affects the grease in
the bearings. It is therefore necessary to check the oil
level daily before initially running the generator. The oil
level must be topped up to the 2/3 level, if the level drops
below the min. mark
2. State of cooling water.
The external compensation tank should be filled up to a maximum of in a cold state. It is very important that large
expansion area remains above the cooling water level.
3. Open sea cock for cooling water intake. (only Marine)
For safety reasons, the sea cock must be closed after the generator has been switched off. It should be re-
opened before starting the generator.
4. Check raw water filter. (only Marine)
The raw water filter must be regularly checked and cleaned. The impeller fatigue increases, if residual affects the
raw water intake.
5. Check all hose connections and hose clamps are leakage.
