Whisper Power M-GV4 Piccolo User Manual

Whisper Power M-GV4 Piccolo User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
M-GV4 Piccolo
High-efficiency 4kW Genverter for marine use
WHISPERPOWER BV
Kelvinlaan 82
9207 JB Drachten
Netherlands
Tel.: +31-512-571550
Fax.: +31-512-571599
www.whisperpower.com
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June 2015

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL M-GV4 Piccolo High-efficiency 4kW Genverter for marine use WHISPERPOWER BV Kelvinlaan 82 9207 JB Drachten Netherlands Tel.: +31-512-571550 Fax.: +31-512-571599 www.whisperpower.com June 2015...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Replacing fuel filter ............................16 5.3.5 Cleaning oil strainer ............................16 5.3.6 Air filter element .............................. 17 Regular maintenance ............................17 5.4.1 Changing oil and cleaning the oil strainer ......................17 5.4.2 Checking the battery ............................17 M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 3 General ................................19 6.3.2 Troubleshooting table for engine ........................19 Raw water pump ................................23 Warnings .................................... 23 Service address ................................... 23 SPARE PARTS LIST ..................................24 MAINTENANCE LOG .................................. 25 EC Declaration of Conformity M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015— EN...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Genverter in specific conditions which brings dangers which operation, maintenance and possible correction of minor could not be foreseen, or could be avoided by additional malfunctions of the M-GV4 Piccolo manufactured and marketed measures. WhisperPower does not accept liability for damage by WhisperPower.
  • Page 5: General

    This  exhaust system and the cooling system. applies in particular to this chapter, Safety Guidelines Do not use the M-GV4 Piccolo inside a boat house or  and Measures. in other enclosed areas.
  • Page 6: Fire And Explosion

    After transporting the Genverter check for damage  before installation. Long term storage can have detrimental effects on  engine and alternator. The engine should be put through an engine preservation procedure. (Refer to the maintenance chapter). M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 7: Technical Information

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION 3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION Parts and relevant functions The W-GV4 Piccolo Genverter is a very advanced high tech variable speed power supply system. It combines new technologies from different fields such as engine technology, PM alternator technology and inverter technology. 3.1.1 Engine The engine used in the Genverter is developed by...
  • Page 8: Power Module Genverter

    This is not the case. One should not follow these recommendations as these higher class oils contain additives that could cause high oil consumption. Never mix different types of oil. M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 9: Oil Cooling Heat Exchanger

    Oil cooling heat exchanger should be “thinner”) to keep the oil pressure in the cooling The M-GV4 Piccolo engine is cooled by oil and not by cooling system within acceptable limits. liquid. The oil cooled heat exchanger of the M-GV4 Piccolo is OIL CAPACITY not ventilated.
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    Indirect oil-cooling to sea water by heat exchange Nominal control voltage Electrical 12VDC, common ground Nominal starter battery requirement 12V, 55Ah Battery charger function Integrated in WP-PMG Protections Oil temperature, coolant, exhaust temperature M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 11 Ø 12.5mm Starter battery AGM 12V - 55Ah AGM 12V - 55Ah Starter kit: Starter kit: - Inverter / charger WP-Combi, WP-Supreme Combi - Battery charger WP-Supreme battery charger - Service batteries AGM / GEL M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015— EN...
  • Page 12: Fuel Specifications

    API class CH-4, CI-4 or CJ-4. It is recommended to use a well-known brand. 3.2.4 Electrical diagrams Refer to the WP-GV4 Piccolo Installation Manual for system drawings presenting connections and wiring. M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 13: Operation

    Switch to power source selector switch to "OFF", or switch off all consumers in the usual way. Switch on the battery switch (when installed). Make sure the fuel valve is open. Figure 6: Speed regulator M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015— EN...
  • Page 14: Extended Operating Instructions

    (also refer to “CHECKS DURING maximum rated power for short periods (2-3 hours) LONGER OPERATION”). This is indicated on the top only! left part of the PMG local panel (Figure 7). M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 15 Only disconnect the battery with the engine stopped and all switches in "OFF" position. STOPPING AFTER LONGER OPERATION Avoid stopping of the Genverter abruptly after a long period of operation at high load! Doing so, you avoid unnecessary M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015— EN...
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    5.3.1 and Chapter 7). Drain the oil using a vacuum Ensure there is sufficient fuel. The system is self-bleeding. The pump; put some tissues under the cap. first time starting up or after running out of fuel it could be M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 17: Air Filter Element

    Filter change is needed when the fuel is contaminated and as part of preventive maintenance at least every 400 running Apply 80% torque when tightening bolts to hours. Before changing the filter, clamp off the supply line. aluminium alloy. M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015— EN...
  • Page 18: Putting Out Of Service

    (article number 98002002; also refer to Figure 10). Protect the Genverter against the influences of bad weather conditions. This method of preservation will be sufficient for 6 months. Change oil before using the engine again. M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    CAUSE SOLUTION Diesel engine fails to crank; no  Faulty fuse on the control panel Replace fuse response at all Switch on  Battery switch off Charge or replace battery  Batter completely empty M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015— EN...
  • Page 20  Blocked injector Have the injector tested and cleaned if necessary  Wrong valve clearance Adjust valve clearance Check fuel supply system: fuel pump and filter.  Lack of fuel Clean if necessary M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 21  Faulty alarm switch/sensor Replace the switch. By-passing the switch makes it possible to keep running. But be aware: running with a by-passed alarm switch can cause damage! M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015— EN...
  • Page 22 Have the compression measured and have the  Wear out of cylinder engine overhauled Reduce the load  Overload Clean heat exchanger Clean exhaust  Exhaust choked with carbon  Cooling circuit failure Contact WhisperPower service M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 23: Raw Water Pump

    Service address If you cannot correct a problem with the aid of the trouble shooting tables, contact your WhisperPower Service Centre or WhisperPower Netherlands for an extended service list, Tel: INT +31-512-571555. 7x24 Hr service. M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015— EN...
  • Page 24: Spare Parts List

    Oil cooler and all fittings (***) 40401018 Oil pipes and fittings (***) 40401024 Water hoses and clamps (***) 40401031 Fuel hose kit More extensive parts list on the internet: WWW.WHISPERPOWER.COM (fast moving parts) M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 25: Maintenance Log

    1000 h 1200 h 1400 h 1600 h 1,2,3,4 1800 h 2000 h 2200 h 2400 h 1,2,3 2600 2800 h 3000 h 3200 h 1,2,3,4 3400 h 3600 h 3800 h 4000 h 1,2,3 M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015— EN...
  • Page 26 6200 h 6400 h 1,2,3,4 6600 h 6800 h 7000 h 7200 h 1,2,3 7400 h 7600 h 7800 h 8000 h 1,2,3,4 8200 h 8400 h 8600 h 8800 h 1,2,3 9000 h M-GV4 Piccolo — June 2015 — EN...
  • Page 27 Supplier's Declaration of Conformity/Incorporation In accordance with EN ISO 17050-1:2004 WhisperPower Genverter models M-GV4 41002005, 41002006, 41002055, 41002065, 49002005, 49002006 Issuer's name: WhisperPower BV Issuer's address: Kelvinlaan 82, NL-9207 JB Drachten Object of the declaration: The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the following Directives and standards, as applicable: Document Title...
  • Page 28 Kelvinlaan 82, 9207 JB Drachten, Netherlands Tel : + 31-512-571550 / Fax : + 31-512-571599 www.whisperpower.com / info@whisperpower.com...

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