Whisper Power GV4 Piccolo Installation Manual

Whisper Power GV4 Piccolo Installation Manual

High-efficiency 4kw genverter for marine use

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
High-efficiency 4kW Genverter for marine use
WHISPERPOWER BV
Kelvinlaan 82
9207 JB Drachten
Netherlands
Tel.: +31-512-571550
Fax.: +31-512-571599
V1.1 May 2017
www.whisperpower.com

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL High-efficiency 4kW Genverter for marine use WHISPERPOWER BV Kelvinlaan 82 9207 JB Drachten Netherlands Tel.: +31-512-571550 Fax.: +31-512-571599 V1.1 May 2017 www.whisperpower.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Commissioning table ................................16 Technical data ..................................16 Specification of the accessories ............................17 Installation materials ................................17 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS ................................. 21 Electrical diagrams................................21 Mechanical drawings ................................23 May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    For other models see our website: useful to use the hot air of the radiator for heating purposes. www.whisperpower.com. WhisperPower can advise on such applications and supply additional installation parts for CHP. EN / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / May 2017...
  • Page 4: Installation

    When it is possible to mount the unit directly on the vessel’s frames this has advantages in preventing When looking for a proper place for a GV4 Piccolo in a boat all vibrations by resonance. relevant aspects have to be taken into account ...
  • Page 5: Ventilation

    CONNECTIONS 2.6.1 Overview The Genverter GV4 Piccolo comes supplied with all supply and output lines (i.e. cooling water connections, exhaust, fuel lines etc.) already connected to the engine and inverter. The supply lines are fed through the capsule’s front base.
  • Page 6 Battery connections loop out Siphon breaker loop in Bottom view Figure 2: Connections of the GV-4 Piccolo Fuel lift pump Figure 3: Fuel supply (fuel tank is below the Genverter) May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN...
  • Page 7: Fuel Pipes

    This fuel lines fulfils CE standards and are according to ISO 7840 A2. It is important to avoid bends in the pipes, as they could trap air bubbles. The return pipe should never be connected to the EN / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / May 2017...
  • Page 8: Cooling

    (see Figure 6). A properly installed cooling 1 Water level 5 Air vent (Siphon breaker); 2 Water/exhaust separator 6 Water strainer; 3 Seacock 7 Seacock. 4 Waterlock Figure 6: Raw water cooling system May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN...
  • Page 9: Installation Of Through Hull Fitting

    OVERFLOW! See Figure 7. On motorboats and on sailing boats the water scoop for a GV4 Piccolo should be fitted with the opening faced backwards to prevent water being forced in during sailing. Use a sealant when mounting the skin fitting.
  • Page 10: Standard Wet Exhaust System Installation

    Genverter to top of goose neck (water separator) is more than 2,50 m.) The sea water from the separator must run down along the shortest possible path to the through-hull outlet. May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN...
  • Page 11 (refer to Figure 14). If the M-GV4 Piccolo and the exhaust system have been installed correctly, neighbouring boats will not be disturbed by Figure 11: Install the water lock close to the generator...
  • Page 12: Dry Exhaust System

    When a dry exhaust has its outlet on the deck or on the roof of the steering house, all the pipes inside the boat has to be insulated. May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN...
  • Page 13 Figure 17: Mounting bracket in rubber with safeguard INSTALLATION OF THE DRY EXHAUST Before determining the location of the Genverter set one has to consider how to get away with the exhaust. In wind still EN / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / May 2017...
  • Page 14: Electrical Installation (12 Volt)

    We strongly recommend the use of a separate battery for the AC POWER SYSTEM (230 VOLT) GV4 Piccolo and to keep the wiring system for the boat engine and the domestic DC supply system completely separate and The electric power supplied by the GV4 Piccolo is individually connected to separate batteries.
  • Page 15: Grounding

    One wire for earth is included. For long cables it is both neutral and L1. recommended to apply cables with a larger cross section (refer to ISO 13297 annex A). EN / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / May 2017...
  • Page 16: Installation Specifications

    Installation checklist available on our website: www.whisperpower.com. Commissioning form available on our website: www.whisperpower.com. TECHNICAL DATA Refer to the M-GV 4 Piccolo User Manual for an overview of general technical specifications. May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN...
  • Page 17: Specification Of The Accessories

    50222020 copper fuel pipe 6x8 mm 50220063 fuel hose 8x16 mm  Spare parts fuel kit pos. article no description 40230092 Filter for strainer fuel/water separator EN / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / May 2017...
  • Page 18 Siphon breaker valve 12.5mm (1/2”), complete (including valve assembly) 50221521 Hose clamp stainless 12-20 50220057 Cooling water hose warm water 13x21mm 50221260 Hose connector 12.5mm (1/2”) TOTAL 40230272 SYPHON BREAKER KIT 12.5 MM (1/2") May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN...
  • Page 19 Delta water/gas separator kit 40mm OPTIONAL INSTALLATION MATERIALS pos. article no description 50230087 Elbow 90° adapter exhaust hose 50221504 Hose clamp stainless 32-44 mm 50230113 Straight coupling Delta 40mm 50230112 Elbow (45º) Delta 40mm EN / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / May 2017...
  • Page 20 72 x 72 x 78 mm 40290106 INSTALLATION KIT FOR BATTERIES UP TO 100 Ah RECOMMENDED BATTERY article no description dimensions 40290060 AGM-Power 12V 55Ah Absorbed Glass Matt 229 x 138 x 210 mm May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN...
  • Page 21: Diagrams & Drawings

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Figure 26: Electrical control diagram EN / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / May 2017...
  • Page 22 DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS Figure 27: Electrical wiring diagram May 2017 / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / EN...
  • Page 23: Mechanical Drawings

    DIAGRAMS & DRAWINGS MECHANICAL DRAWINGS Figure 28: GV4 Piccolo mechanical drawings EN / M-GV4 Piccolo for marine applications / May 2017...
  • Page 24 Kelvinlaan 82, 9207 JB Drachten, Netherlands Tel : + 31-512-571550 / Fax : + 31-512-571599 www.whisperpower.com / info@whisperpower.com...

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