Product Manual
Table Of Contents
- Marine Generator Manual
- Current revision status
- 3. General Instructions and Regulations
- 3.1 Safety first!
- 3.2 Tools
- 3.3 Manufacturer declaration in accordance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
- 3.4 Customer registration and guarantee
- 3.5 Safety Instructions - Safety First!
- 3.5.1 Safe operation
- 3.5.2 Observe safety instructions!
- 3.5.3 Personal protective clothing (PPE)
- 3.5.4 Cleanliness ensures safety
- 3.5.5 Safe handling of fuels and lubricants
- 3.5.6 Exhaust fumes and fire protection
- 3.5.7 Safety precautions against burns and battery explosions
- 3.5.8 Protect your hands and body from rotating parts!
- 3.5.9 Anti-freeze and disposal of fluids
- 3.5.10 Implementation of safety inspections and maintenance
- 3.6 Warning and instruction signs
- 4. In case of Emergency First Aid / Im Notfall - Erste Hilfe
- 5. Basics
- 5.1 Intended use of the machine
- 5.2 Purpose of the manual and description of the definitions of the trained persons/operators/users
- 5.3 Components of the i-system
- 5.4 Panda transport box
- 5.5 Opening the GFK sound insulation capsule
- 5.6 Transport and loading/unloading
- 5.7 Special service instructions and measures for extended machine downtimes and decommissioning
- 6. Panda 5000i PMS generator
- 7. Installation Instructions
- 7.1 Personal requirements
- 7.2 Place of installation
- 7.3 Generator Connections
- 7.4 Installation of the cooling system - raw water
- 7.4.1 General information
- 7.4.2 Installation of the through hull fitting in Yachts - scheme
- 7.4.3 Quality of the raw water sucking in line
- 7.4.4 Generator installation above waterline
- 7.4.5 Generator installation below waterline
- 7.4.6 First filling and ventilation of the internal cooling water circuit
- 7.4.7 Temperature check for controlling the cooling water circuit
- 7.5 Installation of the water cooled exhaust system
- 7.6 .Installation of the waterlock
- 7.7 Exhaust / water separator
- 7.8 Installation exhaust water separator
- 7.9 Fuel system installation
- 7.10 Ventilating the fuel system
- 7.11 Generator DC system installation
- 7.12 Generator AC System Installation
- 7.13 Checking and filling of the oil circuit
- 7.14 Isolation test
- 7.15 Initial operation
- 8. Maintenance Instructions
- 8.1 Personal requirements
- 8.2 Personal requirements
- 8.3 Hazard notes for the maintenance and failure
- 8.4 Environmental protection
- 8.5 General maintenance instructions
- 8.6 Maintenance interval
- 8.7 Oil Change Intervals
- 8.8 Checking oil-level
- 8.9 Replacement of engine oil and engine oil filter
- 8.10 Verifying the starter battery and (if necessary) the battery bank
- 8.11 Checking the water separator in the fuel supply
- 8.12 De-aerating of the coolant circuit / freshwater
- 8.13 The raw water circuit
- 9. Generator Tables
- 10. Inverter Panda PMGi 5000
- Panda iControl2
- Current revision status
- Hardware
- 11. Safety instructions for the Panda iControl2
- 12. General operation
- 12.1 The Panda iControl2 panel
- 12.2 Starting preparation / Checks (daily)
- 12.3 Operation
- 12.4 Other operating functions
- 12.4.1 Set-up menu
- 12.4.2 Setting the brightness of the backlight ("backlight" and "dimtime")
- 12.4.3 The configuration menu ("config")
- 12.4.4 The network ID
- 12.4.5 Saving settings and exiting the set-up menu ("Save & Exit")
- 12.4.6 Activating/deactivating the autostart function ("Autostart")
- 12.4.7 Resetting the service interval ("Service")
- 12.4.8 Priming the fuel system ("Prime Fuel")
- 12.4.9 Selecting and saving a unit for the temperature value output
- 12.5 iControl2-Emergency-Stop
- 13. Installation
- 14. Maintenance
- 15. Annex
- 16. Warnings and error messages
- 16.1 Warnings
- 16.2 Faults
- 16.3 The error memory of the iControl 2 Panel
- 16.3.1 How to get to the error memory of the iControl2 Panel?
- 16.3.2 How are stored errors displayed?
- 16.3.3 How do I exit the error memory after having read the entries?
- 16.3.4 Can I delete the error memory?
- 16.3.5 Where are the errors stored?
- 16.3.6 In which language are the stored errors displayed?
- 16.3.7 Is it possible to upgrade an old iGenerator model by the error memory?
General Instructions and Regulations
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3.6.1.5 Safety instructions concerning cables
Cable types
It is recommended to use cables that are in compliance with the standard UL 1426 (BC-5W2) with type 3 (ABYC
section E-11).
Cable cross-section
The cable shall be selected taking into account the amperage, cable type, and conductor length (from the positive
power source connection to the electrical device and back to the negative power source connection).
Cable installation
It is recommended to install a self-draining cable conduit classified as V-2 or higher in compliance with UL 94 in the
area of the cable guide inside the capsule. It must be ensured that the cable guide is not routed along hot surfaces
such as the exhaust manifold or the engine oil drain screw but instead is installed free from any influence due to
friction and crushing.
3.6.2 General safety instructions for handling batteries
These instructions shall apply in addition to the instructions of the battery manufacturer:
• While you are working on the batteries, a second person should be within earshot to help you if
necessary.
• Keep water and soap ready in case battery acid is burning your skin.
• Wear eye protection and protective clothing. Do not touch your eyes while handling batteries.
• If you have acid splashes on the skin or clothing, wash them out with lots of water and soap.
• If acid sprays into your eyes, immediately flush them with clean water until no more burning is felt.
Immediately seek medical assistance.
• Do not smoke near the batteries. Avoid naked fire. The area around batteries is a potentially explosive
atmosphere.
• Ensure that no tools are dropped on the battery terminals; cover them as necessary.
• Do not wear jewellery or watches on your arms during installation that might short-circuit the battery.
Otherwise, there is a risk of skin burns.
• Protect all battery contacts against accidental contact.
• For battery banks: Use only deep cycle batteries. Starter batteries are not suitable. Lead-acid gel batteries
are recommended. They are maintenance-free, cycle stable, and do not release gases.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• Avoid battery short-circuits.
• Ensure proper ventilation of the battery to vent gases that may be released.
• Battery connection terminals must be checked for proper seating before operation.
• Battery connection cables shall be installed with utmost care and shall be checked for excessive heating
under load. Check the battery near vibrating components regularly for chafing and insulation defects.
ATTENTION! For battery charger generators (Fischer Panda AGT-DC)!
Prior to installation, verify that the voltage of the battery bank complies with the output voltage of
the generator.