Generator raw water strainer:
Please do not run the generator when sargassum seaweed is present.
The generator raw water
strainer is in the engine compartment and can pick up seaweed and other debris in the water.
This can cause your generator to malfunction because of the lack of water flow.
Cleaning the raw water strainer:
1.
Before you clean the strainer ensure the raw water intake valve is closed.
2.
Remove the housing cover, this can be done with a filter wrench.
3.
Remove and clean the strainer.
4.
Refit strainer.
5.
Prime the strainer by pouring water into it until it overflows.
6.
Refit housing cover.
7.
Open the raw water intake valve.
8.
Start the generator
9.
Make sure water is coming out of the exhaust.
If you still have a problem running the generator after cleaning the strainer, check for water in
the strainer. If there is no water in the strainer it means the raw water intake is blocked.
Clearing a blockage from the generator raw water intake:
1.
Get the dinghy air pump.
2.
Close the intake valve.
3.
Remove cover and strainer from the housing.
4.
Place the nozzle of the dinghy pump into the opening that is connected to the intake hose.
5.
Open the intake valve.
6.
Use the pressure of the dinghy pump to force the blockage out.
7.
Once you have cleared the blockage, prime the strainer by pouring water into it until it
overflows.
8.
Refit housing cover and start generator.
9.
Make sure water is coming from the generator exhaust.
If you are unable to open the strainer, remove the intake hose where it is connected to the
strainer by undoing the hose clamps and use the dinghy pump to force out the blockage.
Please contact the manager on duty for further instructions.
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