CONTENTS This manual applies to the Mastervolt Whisper 8/10/12/16 ULTRA Marine Diesel Generating set controlled by Digital Diesel Control first launched in April 2004. For earlier models refer to other manuals available on our website: www. mastervolt.com CONTENTS INSTALLATION ................3 Location .
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION To ensure reliability and durability of the equipment, it is 1 Avoid mounting the generating set in close proximity very important that the installation is carried out with the to thin walls or floors as that may resonate. utmost care and attention.
INSTALLATION Air inlets should be louvered, where appropriate, to pro- ATTENTION! tect the engine room and to protect the generating set Before working (installation) on the system from water spray. As an extra precaution, the fitting of a read the section safety instructions. cowl ventilator with dorade box located as high as possi- ble, is recommended.
INSTALLATION 1.4.1 Fuel supply 1 FUEL TANK 2 FUEL LIFT PUMP Fuel tanks should be made of appropriate material The generating set itself is equipped with a fuel lift such as (stainless) steel or plastic. Steel tanks should pump; therefore the tank can be installed at a lower not be galvanised or painted inside.
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4 FUEL FILTERS A fine fuel filter is installed which requires maintenan- ce. Mastervolt advises to install an extra fuel filter/ water fuel separator near the fuel tank. Before starting your generating set for the first time follow the fuel system bleeding procedure in the users manual.
INSTALLATION 1.4.2 Cooling The hose goes through a hole that has to be drilled in Intercooling is based on a raw water pump, heat exchan- the lower part of the canopy close to the place where ger and water-injected exhaust. Cooling liquid in the the tank is mounted.
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INSTALLATION Restriction of raw water flow, caused by kinked hoses, 5 SIPHON BREAKER (AIR VENT) undersized pipes or connections, will reduce the When the point of water injection is below the water- engine cooling capability. This is the main cause for line, then - when the engine is stopped - there is a overheating of an engine.
INSTALLATION 1.4.3 Exhaust system Water is injected in the exhaust system of the generating set. In this way the cooling water that has passed the heat exchanger is mixed with the exhaust gases. Temperature and volume of the gases are thereby reduced considerably, so that a rubber exhaust hose can be used and the level of noise is reduced as well.
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INSTALLATION 2 "SUPER SILENT" EXHAUST SYSTEM In order to reduce the noise level of the generating of goose neck (waterseparator) is more than 3 m) set to a minimum, an option to reduce the exhaust from the generating set, an exhaust/water separator noise further (especially exhaust water splashing) is must definitely be installed.
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INSTALLATION Fig. 9. up to 3 m ø 51 mm 3-10 m ø 63 mm max. length A - B = 3 m ø 51 mm If the generating set and the exhaust system have been installed correctly, neighboring boats will not be disturbed by generating set noise, With the "super silent"...
When this is the All electrical wiring has been prepared on the genera- case consult to the Mastervolt service department for ting set to the control panel prior to despatch from the advice.
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A battery charger in not included in the require an extra sense connection) standard supply. A high efficiency battery charging unit can be ordered from Mastervolt which is able to charge Settings both the ship’s main battery and the starter battery. Also...
Before working (installation) on the system both neutral and L1. Of course this is the case read the sections on safety in the users when using a Mastervolt Masterswitch. manual. Be aware that insulation protection systems can be different for different applications and even within the...
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS should also be installed to keep the generating set Mastervolt advises to install a MASTERSWITCH as a and shore (grid) power systems separate. power source selector. This works automatically when Transfer switches - to switch over from shore to ship...
7 Check all DC connections, check if the battery switch/ circuit breaker is closed. Installation checklist available website www.mastervolt.com 8 Open the fuel valve. Check if there are no air leaks in the fuel supply line, and check if the lift of the fuel is Commission form available website less than 1 meter.
1m. Cooling indirect cooling Cooling pump 8/10/12 ULTRA raw water Mastervolt self priming impeller pump, PTO driven, type M12 16 ULTRA raw water Mastervolt self priming impeller pump, PTO driven, type M16 Minimum water supply...
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INSTALLATION MATERIALS - Fuel kit - Battery installation kit - Mounting kit included are all fittings to fit copper pipes or rubber fuel hoses, or both. EN / WHISPER 12/16 ULTRA / June 2004...
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INSTALLATION MATERIALS - Water inlet kit - Air vent kit - Exhaust kit - Water separator kit Whisper 16 syphon breaker connections on the other side. * Hose drain should go downwards. Water must flow out freely. Refer to installation manual for proper installation air-vent kit.
Under full load the RPM of the Whisper 8 ULTRA that has only a mechanical governor can drop 75 RPM (=2.5 All cabling of the system is twisted (one twist per inch...
& DIAGRAMS DRAWINGS 3.4 AC WIRING DIAGRAM WHISPER 230V 50HZ STATOR GREEN (1) EXCITATION CAPACITOR WINDING GREEN (2) CURRENT TRANSFORMER RED (3) EARTH AND NEUTRAL NOT CONNECTED BLACK (11) (11) 230V 50Hz DCC/ct-1 MAIN WINDING ROTOR BROWN BLACK (4) YELLOW/GREEN RED (3) BLUE MAIN WINDING...
& DIAGRAMS DRAWINGS WHISPER 8/10/12/16 ULTRA REMOTE PANEL DRAWINGS The remote panel comes in a carton that can be used as a template to drill the mounting hole. EN / WHISPER 12/16 ULTRA / June 2004...
• length 900 mm standard 15 m. max 30 m. For longer distances • width 615 mm refer to Mastervolt service department. • height 690 mm • weight Whisper 8 / 10 ULTRA 290 kg BOX DIMENSIONS WHISPER 16 ULTRA •...
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