Installation Instructions
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9.2.16
6.4
Installation of the cooling system - raw water
6.4.1 General Information
The genset should have its own raw water (coolant water) inlet and should not be connected to any other engine
systems. Ensure that the following installation instructions are complied with:
For the avoidance of galvanic corrosion, refer to the chapter „Service instruction for marine generators
(corrosion protection)“.
6.4.2 Installation of the through hull fitting in yyachts
It is good practice for yachts to use a through hull fitting with an integrated strainer. The through hull fitting (raw water
intake) is often mounted against the sailing direction to induce more water intake for cooling.
Fig. 6.4.2-1: Position of the through hull fitting
For Panda generators, the through hull inlet should NOT
point in the sailing direction! When sailing at higher
speeds more water will be forced into the inlet than the
pump can handle and your generator will flood!
6.4.3 Quality of the Raw Water Sucking In Line
In order to keep the suction resistance in the line at a minimum, the raw water intake system (i.e. sea cock, through-
hull fitting, inlet filter, etc.) must have an inner diameter of at least 1" (25 mm).
This applies also to installation components such as through-hull fitting, sea cock, raw water filter etc.
The intake suction line should be kept as short as possible. Install the raw water inlet in close proximity to the
genset.
After start-up the cooling water quantity must be measured (e.g. by catching at the exhaust). The flow rate,
as well as the necessary cross section of the cooling water pipe see section 9.7, “Diameter of conduits,” on
page 157 .