The Panda Generator
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A.3.3 Starting Generator
1. If necessary, open the fuel valve.
2. If necessary, close the main battery switch.
3. Check if all the consumers have been switched off.
The consumers are switched off, before the generator is switched off. The generator is not to be started with con-
sumers connected. If necessary, the main switch or fuse should be switched off or the consumers should be indivi-
dually switched off.
4. Press „ON“ button.
NOTE: If the red control light for oil pressure illuminates if the panel is switched on, this is an sign that the
panel has an error. In this case the generator can not stop automatically if there is a disturbance.
Control light for "ON" Button must light up.
5. Pre-heat engine.
Pre-heating is necessary for every running temperature. Pre-heating is not necessary, only if the generator has just
been run. The heating period should take at least 6 seconds, however, 20 seconds at the maximum. Heating must
last for 20 seconds at a temperature of +5°C. If a second attempt is to be made, then a pause of at least 60
seconds is required.
The generator can be started with the assistance of a pre-heating device at temperatures as low as - 20°C. Please
note that the generator can only be run at temperatures below -8°C with winter fuel and additional special additi-
ves.
6. Press „START“ button.
The electric starter may only be used for a maximum of 20 seconds. Thereafter, a pause of, at least, 60 seconds is
required. If the aggregate does not immediately start, then the fuel intake should be checked to ensure it is flowing
freely. (For temperatures below - 8°C check whether there is winter fuel)
7. Check if voltage and frequency and is within the tolerance rage (Frequency and voltage).
8. Switch on load.
A.3.4 Stopping the Generator
1. Switch off consumers.
2. If the load is higher than 70% of the nominal load, the generator temperatures should be stabi-
lised by switching off the consumers for at least 5 minutes.
At higher ambient temperatures (more than 25°C) the generator should always run for at least 5 minutes without
load, before it is switched off, regardless of the load.
3. Press „OFF“ button and switch off the generator.
4. Activate additonal switches (Battery switch, fuel stop valve etc.).
NOTE: Never switch off the battery until the generator has stopped.
5. If necessary, close sea cock.
