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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Modern starter batteries are typically maintenance-free.
Deep discharge will damage the battery and can render it unusable.
Keep battery clean and dry. Clean battery poles (+ and -) and terminals regularly and coat with acid-free and acid-
resistant grease. During assembly, ensure good contact of the terminal connections.
General limits for lead-acid batteries:
2.1 V / cell corresponds with full battery (charged).
1.95 V / cell corresponds with empty battery - recharge.
For a 12 V battery, the following applies:
- 11.7 V lower open-circuit voltage (battery empty), recharge battery.
- 12.6 V upper open-circuit voltage (full battery) - trickle charge full battery at 13.2 V.
For a 24 V battery, the following applies:
- 23.4 V lower open-circuit voltage (battery empty), recharge battery.
- 25.2 V upper open-circuit voltage (full battery) - trickle charge full battery at 26.4 V.
These values are based on a battery temperature of 20-25 °C. Observe the instructions from the battery
manufacturer.
Note: Starter battery recommendationFischer Panda recommends:
• Install battery circuit breaker and switch to OFF on the
machine. (Cutting the battery circuit.)
• Secure the battery plus terminal close to the battery.
• Regularly check contacts for corrosion.
5.7.2 Measures for short downtimes
Short downtime (1 to 3 months)
• Measure battery charge status based on open-circuit voltage.
• During downtimes >7 days, disconnect battery (e.g. battery main switch to position 0).
• Check the battery within 2 months and allow the engine to warm up for min. 10 min.
• Fill fuel tank to 100% (level to full).
5.7.3 Measures for medium term downtimes / hibernation
Medium term downtimes (3 to 6 months)
5.7.3.1 Courses for preservation:
• Check battery charge status and recharge regularly, roughly every 2 months, as necessary. Observe instructions
of the battery manufacturer.
• Check cooling water anti-freeze level and refill as necessary.
The anti-freeze agent must not be older than 2 years. The anti-freeze content shall be between 40 % and 60 % to
ensure corrosion protection of the cooling water circuit. Top off coolant if necessary.
If the cooling water is drained, e.g. after engine surface protection is applied, no water may remain inside the
engine during the downtime. The control unit must be marked accordingly with a note specifying “NO COOLING
WATER“.
• Drain engine oil as specified. Refill engine with preservative oil to the max. level on the oil dipstick.