WhisperGen PPS16 Installation and Commissioning Manual Rev: 080801
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10.1 Bleeding the fuel system
At least twice the volume of fuel in the entire fuel line connecting the fuel tank to the
burner evaporator, shall be bled. For example, if the fuel line measures 3mm in inner-
diameter and 5 metres in length, then a minimum of 70ml of fuel shall be bled.
The default Fuel Bleed function will bleed the system in pulses for 60 minutes. The fuel
pump can be stopped at any time by pressing
v
. Approximately 1 litre of fuel will be
collected in 60 minutes. The fuel system shall be bled for a minimum of 30 minutes.
To bleed the fuel system:
1.
Make sure that all fuel fittings are tight and not leaking. Pressure test the fuel line
from the fuel tank to the WhisperGen to 1 bar, and check for leaks.
2.
Undo the fuel line from the evaporator on top of the burner. Direct any diesel which
comes out of the fuel line into a container.
3.
Turn on the fuel tap:
●
at the fuel tank; and
●
at the bottom front of the WhisperGen.
4.
On the control panel, access the Installation Menu.
5. Press
> to display Fuel Bleed.
6. Press
> to begin editing the Fuel Bleed setting.
7. Press
^^^^
to select ON.
8.
Reconnect the fuel line to the evaporator. Ensure that the fitting is secured tightly,
and that there is no leakage.
9.
Check that the fuel flow rate is 10cc ± 1.5cc per minute.
Note:
When the fuel system is being bled, the primary coolant pump and any
components connected to the Aux DC terminals, will be turned on.
