Operation; General; Operating Instructions; Summarised Operating Instructions (Daily Use) - Mastervolt whisper 16 ultra User Manual

OPERATION

3 OPERATION
3.1

GENERAL

The generating set is operational after full installation and
filling up with: fuel, engine lubricating oil and cooling liquid,
connecting the battery to earth and connecting the digital
remote control panel.
1 Maximum oil level
2 Minimum oil level
Fig. 15:
3.2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.2.1 Summarised operating instructions (daily
use)
Routine "pre-start" checks:
1 Check oil level (refer to fig. 15).
2 Water inlet (all valves open).
3 Power source selector
power/generator power). Switch to power source
switch "OFF", or switch off all consumers in the usual
way.
4 Switch on battery switch (when installed).
5 Fuel valve: open.
Starting:
Push the start button to initiate the full automatic
starting procedure. You can monitor the procedure on
the display.
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In operation checks:
1 Check for abnormal noise or vibration
2 Check the voltage
3 Check sea water flow at exhaust outlet
4 Power source selector
power/generator power). Switch to power source
generator.
5 Before loading the generating set up to maximum,
have it run warm. Continuous load should be
restricted to 70 % of maximum load.
Stopping generator:
1 Switch off all electrical devices (consumers). If the
generating set has been running under full load for a
longer period, do not shut it down abruptly. Reduce
the electrical load to about 30% of the rated load and
let it run for approx. 5 minutes.
2 Press the STOP button.
3 Close the inlet sea water cock.
4 Switch to an other AC power source, if available.
3.2.2

Extended operating instructions

Check when starting the first time or after a longer
period of rest:
1 If there is any damage caused by transport or
installation.
2 Check if the installation conforms to the installation
instructions.
3 Ensure the generating set is free to turn without
obstruction.
4 Check all hoses and hose connections for leaks.
5 Check all cables and cable end terminal connections.
6 Check the engine and generator mounting bolts.
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