Checking Coolant Level - Vetus M Series Operation Manual

6 Maintenance

6 Checking coolant level

• Check the coolant level in the header tank.
This has to be checked when the engine is
cold.
• Remove the cap of the filler neck on the
heat exchanger.
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arning
Never open the cap on the header tank when
the engine is at operating temperature.
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COOLANT
1 cm
( 3 / ")
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7 Coolant level
The level of the coolant must be approx. 1 cm
(3/8") below the lower edge of the filler neck.
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ote
For a keel-cooled version, see page 24.
If a water heater is connected, see page
and 27
Checking coolant level
COOLANT
8 Topping up coolant
• If necessary, top up.
The internal cooling system can be filled with
a mixture of anti-freeze (40 %) and tap water
(60 %) or with a special coolant. For specifica-
tion, see page 129.
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Never fill the cooling system with sea water or
26 brackish water.
Daily, before starting.
aution