INSTALLATION
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M-GV/2, M-GV/3, M-GV/3+, M-GV 8, M-GV 10 and M-GV 15 — June 2017 — EN
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INSTALLATION
2.1
GENERAL
To ensure reliability and durability of the equipment, it is very
important that the installation is carried out with the utmost
care and attention. To avoid problems, such as temperature
problems, noise levels, vibration, etc. the instructions set out in
this manual must be followed and all installation work must be
carried out professionally.
WARNING!
The genverter incorporates powerful permanent
magnets. Cardiac patients, especially those living
with a pacemaker, should bear this in mind.
2.2
LOCATION
When looking for a proper place for a genverter in a vessel all
relevant aspects have to be taken into account
Accessibility
Solid foundation
Space to mount the exhaust (refer to 2.9)
A route to fit the fuel lines
Combustion air supply (refer to 2.6)
Because of their small dimensions, WhisperPower genverters
can be installed in tight locations. Please consider that even
almost maintenance-free machinery must still remain
accessible.
When selecting the location for the genverter, make sure there
is sufficient room to carry out any maintenance work. The unit
must be easily accessible on the service side.
All models can be serviced from one side. Oil filling can be done
on the service side and on the top. The top of the engine
(rocker cover) has to be accessible for adjustment of the valve
clearance.
Please also note that in spite of the automatic oil pressure
switch the oil level must checked regularly.
2.3
PROTECTION AGAINST DIRT, SAND AND BAD
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The unit is designed to be mounted inside a vessel rather than
on deck, where it could be exposed to (salt) water spray and
bad weather conditions. The best place is a dedicated engine
room. Even there, it should be protected against bilge water,
condensation, frost and other conditions that may affect the
engine and electronics.
The air inlet of the engine room must be protected against the
ingress of water and it is recommended to fit an air inlet
strainer for protection against dirt and dust .
2.4
SOUND AND VIBRATION REDUCTION
Position the genverter as low as possible in the vessel. The
genverter is secured to the base frame inside the canopy by
means of a flexible engine mountings system. This frame is
must be solidly mounted in the vessel, not using rubber
mountings again unless an additional base plate is inserted.
When it is possible to mount the unit directly on the vessel’s
frames this has advantages in preventing vibrations by
resonance.
2.4.1
Further recommendations
WhisperPower genverters are standard equipped with a sound
cover canopy. This sound cover has been designed to give
effective sound insulation. For optimum sound and vibration
dampening, the following factors should be considered.
1
Most importantly, the structure on which the genverter is
placed must be stiff. Directly below the base frame, the
structure should be supported by the vessel’s frames.
When this is not possible horizontal structures should be
made stiff by additional provisions (Figure 1).
2
In larger vessels a separate and insulated engine room for
the genverter will help to dampen the noise even further.
3
Avoid mounting the genverter in close proximity to thin
walls or floors that may cause resonance.
4
Sound dampening is extremely poor if the genverter is
mounted on a light weight flimsy surface such as plywood
which will only amplify vibrations. If mounting on a thinner
surface cannot be avoided, this should be at least be
reinforced with stiffening struts or ribbing. If possible,
holes should be drilled or cut through the surface to help
reduce the resonance. Covering the surrounding walls and
floors with a heavy coating plus foam will certainly
improve the situation.
5
Never connect the base of the genverter directly to
bulkheads or tanks (Figure 1).
Figure 1: Mounting of the WhisperPower genverter.
X = wrong, V = OK
