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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction .............. 1 Record of Ownership ..........Safety ............... 3 Safety Precautions ..........General Information ......... Before You Operate ......... During Operation and Maintenance ..... Product Overview ............. 11 Product Overview ..........Marine Generator Designation ......KMG65E Models ..........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Standard Torque Chart (Generator) ....Changing Fuses ........... Changing Indicator LEDs ........Troubleshooting ............35 Troubleshooting Chart ........... Specifications ............39 General Specifications ........... Engine Speed Versus Power Output ....System Diagrams ..........Power Box and Control Panel ......
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of Yanmar Marine! Yanmar Marine offers systems and accessories for all types of boats, from runabouts to sailboats, and from cruisers to mega yachts. In marine leisure boating, the worldwide reputation of Yanmar Marine is second to none.
INTRODUCTION RECORD OF OWNERSHIP Take a few moments to record the information you need when you contact Yanmar for service, parts or literature. Marine Generating System Model: Marine Generating System Serial No.: Date Purchased: Dealer: Dealer Phone: KMG65E Operation Manual...
SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Yanmar considers safety of great importance and recommends that anyone that comes into close contact with its DANGER products, such as those who install, operate, maintain or service Yanmar Indicates a hazardous situation which, if products, exercise care, common sense...
• Safety signs and decals are additional reminders for safe operating and maintenance techniques. • See your authorized Yanmar marine dealer or distributor for additional training. KMG65E Operation Manual...
SAFETY During Operation and ALWAYS check the electrical harnesses for Maintenance cracks, abrasions and damaged or corroded connectors. ALWAYS keeps the DANGER connectors and terminals clean. The safety messages that follow have ALWAYS have a licensed electrician DANGER level hazards. connect this system to the utility circuit.
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SAFETY DANGER WARNING NEVER connect the marine generator The safety messages that follow have output to external power (shore power). A WARNING level hazards. three-way switch must be installed by a Explosion Hazard licensed electrician to use shore power. Avoid serious personal injury or equipment damage.
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SAFETY Exhaust Hazard WARNING Avoid serious injury or death. Exposure Hazard NEVER block windows, vents, To avoid injury, ALWAYS or other means of ventilation if wear personal protective the engine is operating in an equipment including enclosed area. All internal appropriate clothing, combustion engines create carbon gloves, work shoes, eye...
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NEVER open the power box. There are no user serviceable components. Contact your authorized Yanmar marine dealer or distributor. KMG65E Operation Manual...
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• If the temperature exceeds +50˚C (+122˚F), the generator or power box may overheat and cause the marine generator to shut down for protection. • Contact your authorized Yanmar marine dealer or distributor if the marine generator will be operated in temperature extremes.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW PRODUCT OVERVIEW This marine generator system outputs alternating current (230V / 50Hz) through one or two power boxes. The current flows from the generator that is installed between the main engine and the transmission. This system can output current only when the main engine is running and all the control panels are turned ON.
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Hair Dryer Hair Dryer Microwave oven Microwave oven Power box Power box Power box Power box 3kVA 3kVA 3kVA 3kVA Panel Panel Panel Panel To 12V battery To 12V battery Generator Generator 0004606 Figure 1 Note: Equipment such as the television (TV), hair dryer, microwave oven and personal computer (PC) are not included in this system.
Total System Output KMG65E- 3JH4E SD50 3kVA 4JH4E 6kVA KM35P, KM35A(2) 3kVA 6kVA Note: The KMG65E is only available for the engines and transmission listed above. See your authorized Yanmar marine dealer or distributor for more information. KMG65E Operation Manual...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW KM35A(2) KM35A(2) SD50 SD50 0004607 Figure 2 Applicable Marine Gears and Sail Drives The KMG65E is available for the following marine gears and sail drives: • KM35P: All models • KM35A(2): Only models which have holes in the mounting flange (Figure 2). •...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Power Box (10) 0004611 Figure 6 1 – Power Box 6 – 230V Output Port (2-pin) 2 – Input Port from Generator (3-pin) 7 – Control Signal Port from Panel (6-pin) 3 – Earth (Ground) Terminal for Input 8 –...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW NAMEPLATE Power Box The power box nameplate is installed on the Generator side of the power box. The generator nameplate is installed on the generator housing. PRODUCT No. M FG .N o. M O D EL KANZAKI KOKYUKOKI MFG CO., LTD. M FG .N o.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Control Panel 0004614 Figure 9 1 – Insufficient Engine Speed Warning Indicator 2 – Power Box is Running Indicator 3 – Power Box Temperature Warning Indicator 4 – Generator Temperature Warning Indicator 5 – Power Box ON / OFF Switch 6 –...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW TECHNICAL DATA Installation should be done only by a qualified technician. See your authorized Yanmar marine dealer or distributor. NOTICE: The marine generator must be aligned and installed to the engine and transmission correctly or equipment damage will result.
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When electrical load and propeller load are both operated at engine rating speed, the engine may become overloaded. Yanmar recommends operating it at less than 2500 rpm. Shift the marine gear into NEUTRAL any time the engine is at idle.
OPERATION DAILY CHECKS CAUTION Periodic maintenance prevents unexpected Before operating the marine generating downtime, reduces the number of accidents system, make sure it is in good operating due to poor machine performance and helps condition. extend the life of the marine generator. If any problem is noted during the visual Make sure you check the following items check, the necessary corrective action...
OPERATION Starting the System Ensure the power box switch on the control panel is OFF. Start the engine and set the engine speed according to the electric equipment you will use. Note: See Engine Speed Versus Power Output on page 40 for relationship between engine speed and power output.
OPERATION Checks During Operation • Check the indicators on control panel(s) from time to time during operation. • Check that Power Box is Running indicator is illuminated and that no warning indicators are lit. NOTICE: NEVER allow the system to run when a warning indicator is illuminated. Damage to equipment may result.
OPERATION Stopping the System NOTICE: NEVER turn the power box OFF and stop the engine immediately after a long period of operation at heavy load. Decrease the electrical load and allow system to cool down before shutting off the power box switch ON / OFF switch and stopping the engine.
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MAINTENANCE This section of the Operation Manual DANGER describes the procedures for proper care Explosion Hazard and maintenance of this system. NEVER check the remaining battery charge by shorting out the terminals. ALWAYS use a hydrometer to check the remaining battery charge.
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MAINTENANCE Electrical Shock Hazard WARNING Avoid serious personal injury Sever Hazard or equipment damage. Rotating parts can cause ALWAYS turn off the battery severe injury or death. NEVER switch (if equipped) or wear jewelry, unbuttoned disconnect the negative cuffs, ties or loose fitting battery cable before servicing the clothing and ALWAYS tie long equipment.
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MAINTENANCE NOTICE CAUTION Always tighten components to the specified Slipping and Tripping Hazard torque. Loose parts can cause equipment Ensure that adequate floor damage or cause it to operate improperly. space is set aside for servicing marine generator. The floor Only use replacement parts specified.
MAINTENANCE CHANGING FUSES Replace with a new fuse of the specified rating. There are two or four fuses in the marine Fuse Specification generator system, depending on the 250V-5A : 5mm x 20 mm number of power boxes installed. One is Install cap and tighten with a located on each control panel and one on screwdriver.
MAINTENANCE CHANGING INDICATOR LEDS Disconnect battery cables, beginning with negative (-) cable first, or turn battery master switch (if equipped) to OFF. Disconnect the appropriate control panel harness from the LED. 0004651 Pull the LED while pushing the upper and lower tabs. Align the tabs of the new LED and install.
If the thermal switch is damaged, see your authorized Yanmar marine dealer or distributor. Faulty switch Check the switch. If the switch is faulty, replace the switch.
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NOTICE: NEVER allow the system to run when a warning indicator is illuminated. Damage to equipment may result. Others See your authorized Yanmar marine dealer or distributor. KMG65E Operation Manual...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Output voltage decrease. Insufficient MORE SPEED engine speed. OVERLOAD Gen Temp. Inv Temp. MORE SPEED The lighting time varies Load is too large. according to the load size. OVERLOAD Gen Temp. Inv Temp. MORE SPEED OVERLOAD Gen Temp. Inv Temp. Temperature of The lighting time is MORE SPEED...
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Applicable Marine Gear or Sail SD50 KM35A(2), KM35P Drive Model Applicable Engine Model 3JH4E, 4JH4E Not applicable to other Yanmar engines Permissible Input Speed of 3500 rpm Generator Applicable Standard (EMC) EC Council Directive 89/336/EEC as Last Amended By EC Directive 93/68/EEC...
SPECIFICATIONS System Specifications Items Model Number Remarks KMG65E-S3 KMG65E-S6 KMG65E-K3 KMG65E-K6 Quantity of — Connected Power Box(es) Continuous 6.0 (3.0 and 3.0) Output 6.0 (3.0 and 3.0) Power Factor — Maximum Output 6.4 (3.2 and 3.2) Output for Engine See Figure 1 Speed Start / Stop —...
SPECIFICATIONS SYSTEM DIAGRAMS Power Box and Control Panel 340[13.39] 340[13.39] 320[14.17] 320[14.17] 100[3.94] 0004623 Figure 2 Unit: mm (inch) KMG65E Operation Manual...
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