Feasible Location Of Radiator - Rotax 914 F Installation Manual

12.6) Feasible location of radiator

See illustration 20.
The expansion tank Q must always be positioned at the highest point of the cooling
system.
ATTENTION: If necessary, the radiator outlet opening I may be max. 1,5 m
NOTE:
I I
For proper operation of the cooling system the expansion tank Q with pressure cap
W has to remain for all possible engine positions on the highest point of the cooling
circuit.
Additionally the system needs an overflow bottle U where surplus coolant is collected
and returned back into the circuit at the cooling down period.
NOTE:
ATTENTION: To warrant the proper operation of the cooling system the delivery
Requirements on the overflow bottle U
transparent material
unaffected by temperatures from -40° C (-40° F) to +125° C (257° F)
resistant against 100% Glycol and any other anti freeze agent
possible to vent Y
volume c . 0,5 l (.13 us gal)
NOTE:
WARNING: Ensure that the overflow bottle will never be empty, otherwise air will
Modification-No.
- 0 -
( 5 ft) above or below water inlet bend T on water pump (see ill. 20).
On the standard engine version the expansion tank Q is fitted on top
of the engine (see ill. 20).
Q Q
For proper operation keep hose to overflow bottle as short and small
as possible.
head between overflow bottle and expansion tank must not exceed
250 mm (10").
The overflow bottle ought to be furnished with a label indicating function
and content.
be sucked into cooling circuit with ill effect to safe operation of the
engine.
Reference
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Install
914 F
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Ill. 20
Date
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