Contents Safety precautions ........................3 Presentation ..........................6 Fuel supply ............................6 Environmental responsibility......................6 Spare parts ............................6 Identification numbers ........................7 About the generator.........................7 Checks before commissioning ......................7 Principal parts of the generating set .....................8 Instrument panel ...........................10 Technical characteristics ......................11 Operation of the generating set ....................
Some work re- quires specifi c knowledge and equipment. This work should be carried out by Nanni Diesel authorised per- Indicates where to check the coolant sonnel or by a professional. If you have to work on the...
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Safety precautions I Exhaust gas If you come into contact with any of these fl uids, consult a doctor immediately. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide. This colour- If the generating set gets too hot, switch it off and dis- less and odourless gas is extremely harmful and could connect it and wait for it to cool down before handling.
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The acid in batteries can cause serious injury and even tinues to function optimally. death! These parts can be ordered from all Nanni Diesel deal- When servicing the batteries, wear protective gloves ers throughout the world. and goggles. Batteries contain sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive.
You can order the emergency parts below from any parts. Nanni Diesel authorised dealer. Keep a copy of the list of parts with the set. All the information and specifi cations in this manual are...
Presentation Identification numbers Checks before commissioning Your generating set has 2 identifi cation plates: one for I Caution! : Your generating set must be installed by a the engine and one for the generator. shipyard or authorised representative following the on- board assembly instructions.
Presentation Principal parts of the generating set (QMS16M-QMS21T) Some equipment may not be part of your generating set. 1. Engine alternator 11. Oil fi lter 2. Engine alternator belt 12. Oil drain pump (option) 3. Starter 13. Oil gauge 4. Heat exchanger 14.
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Presentation Principal parts of the generating set (QLS22T) Certain equipment may not be part of your generating set. 1. Engine alternator 11. Oil fi lter 2. Engine alternator belt 12. Oil drain pump (option) 3. Starter 13. Oil gauge 4. Heat exchanger 14.
The instrument panel allows you to start and stop the generating set, and provides you with important information when the generating set is under operation. Check this informations regularly while operating the generating set. Contact an authorized Nanni Diesel dealer if your generating set is equipped with instruments different than those described in this chapter.
Operation of the generating set Before starting Starting the generating set I Caution! : On a soundproof generating set, the lo- Caution! : Before starting, ensure that the seacock cal/remote selector must be in remote position to start is open as the seawater pump rotor can be damaged if the generating set using the instrument panel.
During the warranty period, it is essential that all work a fuel available in Europe (according to the DIN EN is carried out by a Nanni Diesel authorised dealer. 590 standard: a lower quality fuel will result in poor However, some regular checks, particularly those made...
Maintenance Air fi lter Daily checks Regularly check the condition of the generating set and I Caution! Carry out these operations when the gener- its compartment before and after it is used: check for ating set is stopped and cold. the presence or not of fuel or oil leaks, the tightness of The air fi...
Maintenance Fuel system I Warning! : Total cleanliness must be guaranteed • Untighten the drain valve screw to release the air. when working on the fuel circuit. No impurities must en- Open the fuel valve again and drain the circuit. ter the injection pump and the injectors.
Maintenance Lubrication system Checking the oil level Replacing the oil filter cartridge I Caution! : Carry out these operations with the en- I Caution! : Carry out these operations with the engine gine stopped. Hot oil and hot surfaces can burn. stopped.
Maintenance Cooling system - Coolant The cooling system enables the engine to operate at an Coolant fi lling optimal temperature. In the case of a cooling by closed Attention! : Do not check the coolant level when heat exchanger, the coolant is cooled by sea water the engine is hot.
Maintenance Cooling system - Seawater I Caution! : When the craft is in the water, there is a Replacing the seawater pump rotor risk of water penetrating the craft when working on the The seawater pump rotor is an essential component. It seawater circuit.
I Caution! : Some parts of the generating set can be We recommend that you have all these operations extremely hot. carried out by a Nanni Diesel authorised workshop. Check the belt tension by pushing down at midpoint be- If the engine is likely to be subjected to freezing tem- tween the drive pulley and the alternator pulley.
Your generating set is cooled by a coolant passing mendations and guidelines for installing a Nanni Diesel through the different parts of the engine. It may also be generating set. Certain equipment may not be part of fi...
Some operations must be carried out by a qualifi ed Nanni Diesel authorised engineer. These operations are marked in bold in the tables below. This non-exhaustive list serves as a tool in emergencies and should never be considered a repair procedure. Some of the components listed may not be part of your engine.
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Troubleshooting Faults and probable causes Engine overheats / Engine coolant temperature too high Faults Solution Seacock is closed Open the Seacock Seawater fi lter is clogged Close the Seacock and clean the fi lter Check the position and seal of the seawater fi lter cover Seawater pump is sucking air and the suction hose Fresh water circuit pump belt is slack or faulty...
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