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?

Basics
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5. Basics
5.1 Intended use of the machine
The Fischer Panda generator is made to produce electrical energy out of diesel fuel.
The diesel fuel is converted to mechanical energy by the diesel engine. This mechanical energy drives the
generator. In the genset, the mechanical energy is converted to electrical energy. This process is controlled by
(sometimes external) components, the remote control panel and the voltage control system.
Sufficient amount of fuel and combustion air is necessary for this process. Arising exhaust and heat must be
conducted according to the specification.
If the electrical power is fed to a local net, the regulations and installation instructions of the system operator and the
regional authorities with reference to the power network/shipboard power supply system must be respected. Safety
applications and safety devices (including lightening conductor, personal protection switch, ect.) have to be installed.
Misapplication of the product can damage and destroy the product and the electrical net inclusive all load which is
attached to the net, and contain hazards like short circuit, ect. It is not allowed to modify the product in any case.
Never open the sound cover during operation! The safety and hazard notes of the manual must be respected!
5.2 Purpose of the manual and description of the definitions of the trained
persons/operators/users
This manual contains the working instructions and operating guidelines for the owner and user of Fischer Panda
generators.
The manual is the base and the guideline for the correct installation and maintenance of Fischer Panda generators.
It does not substitute the technical evaluation and should be used as an example guide only. The installation must
be undertaken and proved by a suitable qualified/trained person and should be in accordance with the law as
required by the country and special situation. All work has to be undertaken according to the state of the technology.
5.2.1 Trained persons
Qualified persons for the mechanical components are motor mechanics or persons with similar
qualification and training.
Trained persons for the electrical components are electricians or persons with similar qualification and
training.
After the installation the trained person has to instruct the operator/owner about the operation and maintenance of
the generator. This must include the hazards of the generator use.
5.2.2 Operator/Owner
The operator is responsible for the operation of the generator.
After the installation, the operator/owner must be instructed concerning the operation and maintenance of the
generator. This has to include the hazards during operation of the generator, different operating conditions, and
instructions for the maintenance.
The operator/owner must read and follow the manual and must respect the hazard notes and safety instructions.