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Sole Diesel 60 GSC Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Introduction Marine generator sets Operator’s manual 60 GSC U_CTGR60GSC_EN...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Presentation Dear Customer, First, we would like to thank you for choosing a Solé Diesel product. We recommend that you read this manual carefully before carrying out any of the operations and keep it close at hand, near the genset, as it can be of great use in the future.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents Introduction ..............................2 Table of contents ............................3 Safety precautions and instructions......................6 Solé Diesel warranty ..........................10 Section 1 – Genset information ......................13 1.1. Genset identification ....................... 13 1.2. Genset parts identification ..................... 14 Section 2 –...
  • Page 5 Table of contents Maintenance task. Oil fill/change ....................26 5.5. Fuel system ..........................27 Circuit description ..........................27 Fuel specifications ..........................27 Maintenance task. Fuel level inspection..................27 Maintenance task. Fuel tank clean ....................28 Maintenance task. Water separator filter purge ................28 Maintenance task.
  • Page 6 Table of contents Section 9 – Technical appendices ......................46 9.1. Wiring diagrams ........................46 9.2. Alternator connections......................48 Connection Type 1: ........................... 48 Connection type 2:..........................49 Connection type 3:..........................50 9.3. Regulator connections ......................51 Connection type 1:..........................51 Connection Type 2: ...........................

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions And Instructions

    Safety precautions and instructions Safety precautions and instructions Solé Diesel is concerned for your safety and your machine’s condition. Safety Precautions and Instructions are one of the primary ways to call your attention to the potential hazards associated with our engine operation. Follow the precautions listed throughout the manual before and during operation and maintenance procedures for your safety, the safety of others and the performance of your engine.
  • Page 8 Safety precautions and instructions Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause severe nausea, fainting or death. Engine exhaust gases contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless, tasteless, no irritating gas that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Get fresh air and do not sit, lie down or fall asleep if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning: Light-headedness, dizziness Physical fatigue, weakness in joints and muscles.

  • Page 9: Engine Labels

    Safety precautions and instructions 1. The installer / operator of the engine has to wear suitable CLOTHING for the workplace and the situation; in particular, avoid loose clothes, chains, bracelets, rings and all accessories that could become entangled with moving parts. 2.
  • Page 10 Safety precautions and instructions Hot parts, coolant and steam. Stop the engine and let it cool down before touching or removing any engine part. Moving parts. Keep hands, feet, hair, clothing and test leads away from the belts and pulleys when the engine is running. Replace guards, screens and covers before operating the engine.

  • Page 11: Solé Diesel Warranty

    Sole Diesel Warranty Solé Diesel warranty Read the manual and documents delivered with each engine before carrying out any of the operations or presenting any queries. The engine is supplied without any liquids. Ensure that the liquids used match the specifications contained in Solé Diesel manuals.
  • Page 12 Sole Diesel Warranty Restrictions Coverage: To validate the warranty is necessary fill and send the inspection prior to the delivery of propulsion engines or genset to Solé Diesel through an official installer. See SECTION 13. The warranty covers any failure of the product under normal opera- ting conditions caused by a defect in manufacturing.
  • Page 13 Sole Diesel Warranty Responsibilities Responsibilities of the manufacturer: The obligations of Solé Diesel are restricted to repairing the defective parts or, IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY SOLÉ DIESEL, returning the amount of the purchase or replacing the parts to prevent poor operation resulting from defective materials or faults in the manufacture covered by the warranty.

  • Page 14: Section 1 - Genset Information

    Genset information Section 1 – Genset information 1.1. Genset identification IDENTIFICATION LABEL: The nameplate is located above the rocker cover. The characteristics plate of genset it’s located above the alternator case. The characteristics plate of canopy genset it’s located outside, as shown in the following picture: GENSET SERIAL NUMBER: In addition, all gensets are marked with the serial number on the block, on the fuel injection...

  • Page 15: Genset Parts Identification

    Genset information 1.2. Genset parts identification PIECE ELEMENT Oil filter Oil drain plug Dipstick Oil filler cap Oil cooler Fuel filter Fuel feed pump Injection pumps Injectors Valves Fuel overflow valve Air cooled (only in 115 GTC and 120 GTAC) Admission manifold Exhaust manifold Turbocharger...

  • Page 16: Transporting And Handling The Unpacked Genset

    Transporting and handling the unpacked genset Section 2 – Transport, handling and storage 2.1 Reception When the genset is delivered make sure that the packing has not been damaged during transport and that it has not been tampered with or that components inside the packing have been removed (see information marked on covers, bases and cartons).

  • Page 17: Storage Of Packed And Unpacked Genset

    Transporting and handling the unpacked genset 2.3 Transporting and handling the unpacked genset When the genset is unpacked and ready for transport, use EXCLUSIVELY the appropriate lifting eyebolts. DETALLE C DETALLE A DETALLE B 2.4 Storage of packed and unpacked genset If the genset is left idle for prolonged periods, the client must check the possible conditions of conservation in relation to the place of storage.

  • Page 18: Section 3 - Installation

    3.1 Angle of installation Make sure the genset is installed on a level surface. Otherwise, the following angular operation maximum is permitted: Continuous 60 GSC 10º If the genset operates in these conditions, check Section 5.4. Lubrication System. 3.2 Genset information Follow these steps to install the genset: 1.

  • Page 19: Section 4 - Operation

    Operation Section 4 - Operation 4.1 Prestart checklist Follow these checks and inspections to ensure the correct genset operation. In addition, some checks require verification after unit starts. AIR CLEANER: Check for a clean and installed air cleaner element to prevent unfiltered air from entering the genset.

  • Page 20: Winterzation And Preservation

    Operation To prevent the damage caused by low temperature operation, the genset should be prepared: 1. Use special low temperature coolant or suitable anti-freezing agent concentration. 2. Close the seawater cock, when the genset is stopped. Open the seawater filter cover and start the genset adding a mixture of freshwater and suitable anti-freezing agent concentration (see package labels) until the seawater circuit is filled completely.

  • Page 21: Maintenance During The Storage

    Operation 4.4 Maintenance during the storage During the long genset storage, it has to be stored inside a ventilated area and free of humidity. When the genset stay stopped for 3 months or more, inside parts can be oxidize and lost the oil film.

  • Page 22: Section 5 - Systems And Scheduled Maintenance

    Systems and schedulded maintenance Section 5 – Systems and scheduled maintenance 5.1. Operating description Information of special tools required and basic safety precautions. Disassembly: ✓ Use the correct tools and instruments. Serious injury or damage to the genset can result from using the wrong tools and instruments.
  • Page 23 Systems and schedulded maintenance Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s manual. Marine generator sets.

  • Page 24: General

    Systems and schedulded maintenance 5.3. General Solé Diesel offers, for these engine models, the several Pack, consult on the web. • Welcome pack. • On board pack. • Maintenance pack 50 hours. • Maintenance pack 1600 hours. • Maintenance pack 3000 hours. Maintenance task.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Task. Compression Pressure Inspection

    If the compression pressure is lower than repair limit, check the genset parts affected. Model Compression pressure 3,0 a 3,8 MPa 60 GSC (30,6 a 38,7 kgf/cm2) It is not a good practice to measure the compression pressure on only few cylinders, and presume the compression on the remaining cylinders.

  • Page 26: Lubrication System

    Pushrod Rocker arm Pipe to oil pan Model Oil circuit capacity (L)* Oil pressure sensor Pipe to turbocharger 60 GSC Turbocharger Pipe to oil pan *Including filter change (0,5l) Pipe from turbocharger to oil pan Oil suction pump The minimum oil pressure in the lubrication circuit is 0,1 kg/cm².

  • Page 27: Maintenance Task. Oil Filter Change

    Systems and schedulded maintenance Maintenance task. Oil filter change The oil filter is located under inlet manifold of the genset. Remove oil filter with a belt wrench. When fitting a fresh oil filter, smear a small quantity of oil into the annular seal and firmly tighten it with the hand.

  • Page 28: Fuel System

    Systems and schedulded maintenance 5.5. Fuel system Circuit description The fuel system is based on a fuel feed pump and an in-line mechanical injection pump. PIECE ELEMENT Fuel tank (supplied as accessory) Fuel intake line (supplied as accessory) Fuel feed pump Fuel line to fuel filter Fuel filter Fuel line to injection pumps...

  • Page 29: Maintenance Task. Fuel Tank Clean

    Systems and schedulded maintenance Maintenance task. Fuel tank clean The fuel impurities could obstruct the suction pump. For this reason, drain out the content of the fuel tank to remove condensate and any foreign material. Then, wash the tank with fuel and refill Maintenance task.

  • Page 30: Cooling System

    Seawater pipe Wet exhaus elbow Coolant pump inlet Thermostat Coolant circuit Model capacity (L) 60 GSC 17,5 Thermostatic valve Apertura inicial 83ºC Apertura final 98ºC Coolant specifications It is recommended use Solé Diesel 50% coolant or another coolant with similar specifications.

  • Page 31: Maintenance Task. Coolant Check

    Systems and schedulded maintenance Maintenance task. Coolant check Allow the genset to cool. Release pressure from the cooling system before removing the pressure cap. To release pressure, cover the pressure cap with a thick cloth and then slowly turn the cap counter clockwise.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Task. Seawater Pump Impeller Inspection

    Systems and schedulded maintenance Maintenance task. Seawater pump impeller inspection Seawater pump impeller is neoprene and cannot rotate dried. If operated without water, the impeller can be broken. It is important therefore that a spare impeller is always available. Impeller inspection and replacement procedure: 1.

  • Page 33: Inlet And Exhaust System

    Systems and schedulded maintenance 5.7. Inlet and exhaust system Exhaust circuit description There are two possible installations of the exhaust system. You need to check the distance between water injection point and waterline to decide which type of installation you need. This information is specified in the following drawings.

  • Page 34: Maintenance Task. Air Filter Inspection

    Systems and schedulded maintenance Type 2 installation. When between water injection point of wet exhaust and waterline there is less than 150 mm or the point of injection is below waterline. W.L. L = MAX. 3000 mm The wet exhaust is the genset’s standard equipment. If you want dry exhaust, which is an optional equipment, contact with our dealers.

  • Page 35: Electrical System

    Negative battery is connected to the bipolar relay. Genset model Battery capacity (Ah) 60 GSC Circuit protection AC Breaker interrupts the genset output in the event of an overload or short circuit. It is located in front panel as is showed in the section 10.

  • Page 36: Maintenance Task. Alternator Belt Tension Inspection

    Systems and schedulded maintenance Maintenance task. Alternator belt tension inspection Push the belt inward with thumb pressure exerted midway between the pulleys, as shown, to check the belt tension (deflection). If the tension is incorrect, loosen the adjusting bracket bolt and mounting bolt, and move the alternator in or out.

  • Page 37: Alternator

    Systems and schedulded maintenance 5.9. Alternator The maintenance and fault diagnostic procedures involve risks that may cause severe injury or even death. These procedures should therefore be carried out solely by qualified electrical and mechanical specialists. Before any maintenance and cleaning work make sure that there are no live parts that the generator housing has cooled to ambient temperature, that the genset cannot be accidentally started up and that all procedures are strictly observed.

  • Page 38: Section 6 - Troubleshooting

    If a fault occurs in the genset, proceed as follows: ❖ Within the period of warranty: • Contact to Sole Diesel Official Service. See Solé Diesel warranty. ❖ Outside the period of warranty: • Contact to Sole Diesel Official Service. See Solé Diesel warranty.
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting GENSET FAILURE SYSTEM PROBABLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Replace the fuse in the installation. If fuse blows again, check Power cable fuse (red). electrical system for overloads or short circuits. Discharged or empty battery. Charge the battery or replace it with a new one. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Loose or corroded battery connections.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting GENSET FAILURE SYSTEM PROBABLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS GENERAL The fuel regulator is not operational. Contact an Official Solé Diesel Service. Faulty or clogged fuel pump Check fuel pump inlet. Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter. FUEL SYSTEM Air in fuel system Bleed fuel system.
  • Page 41 Troubleshooting GENSET FAILURE SYSTEM PROBABLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Strangled oil pressure-relief valve Clean the valve and check its operation. OIL PRESSURE TOO Faulty oil pressure valve Contact an Official Solé Diesel Service. LUBRICATION SYSTEM HIGH. Oil level too high. Reset oil level. Obstruction of oil lines.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting GENSET FAILURE SYSTEM PROBABLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Faulty coolant water pump. Check coolant pump (impeller, pump sealing). Clean the tap, check if the salt water pump impeller is Plugged or restricted-pitch salt water tap. damaged. Faulty salt water pump. Check sea water pump (impeller, pump sealing).
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting GENSET FAILURE SYSTEM PROBABLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS CA open output breaker. Close the CA output breaker. Open wiring, terminals or exciter field pin. Check continuity. The main field (rotor) is not operational (open or Test and/or replace alternator assembly. earthed).

  • Page 44: Section 7 - Technical Specifications

    Technical specifications Section 7 – Technical specifications Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s Manual Marine generators sets...
  • Page 45 MARINE GENERATORS 60 GS/GSC 230V EMR2 Single-Phase General data Maximum power*: 59 kW (60 kVA) Dimensions and weights: 230 V Prime Power**: 53,6 kW Total lenght without canopy: 256,5 A Frequency: 50 Hz Total width without canopy: Dimensions and weights Total lenght without canopy: 1760 mm Total lenght with canopy:...

  • Page 46: Section 8 - Tightening Torques

    Tightening torques Section 8 – Tightening torques Important nuts and screws. 60 GSC TIGHTENING VALUES N·m kgf·m 1st Phase 50 1st Phase 5 Cylinder head bolts 2nd Phase 130 2nd Phase 13 Retighten 90º Retighten 90º 40 to 50 4 to 5...

  • Page 47: Section 9 - Technical Appendices

    Technical appendices Section 9 – Technical appendices 9.1. Wiring diagrams Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s Manual Marine generators sets...
  • Page 48 ECU CONNECTION EQUIPMENT PLUG / CONECTOR EQUIPOS A ECU Fault indicator lamp / Lampara indicadora de fallo Fault lamp test / Pulsador test lampara de fallo ECU CONNECTION ENGINE PLUG / CONECTOR MOTOR A ECU Emergency stop relay Cranking relay ECU power relay Relé...

  • Page 49: Alternator Connections

    Technical appendices 9.2. Alternator connections Depending of the genset model, consult the alternator connection: • Connection Type 1: Alternator MECCALTE 1 • Connection Type 2: Alternator MECCALTE 2 • Connection Type 3: Alternator SINCRO Connection Type 1: Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s Manual Marine generators sets...

  • Page 50: Connection Type 2

    Technical appendices Connection type 2: Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s Manual Marine generators sets...

  • Page 51: Connection Type 3

    Technical appendices Connection type 3: Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s Manual Marine generators sets...

  • Page 52: Regulator Connections

    Technical appendices 9.3. Regulator connections Depending of the genset model, consult the regulator connection: • Connection Type 1: Alternator MECCALTE 1 • Connection Type 2: Alternator MECCALTE 2 • Connection Type 3: Alternator SINCRO Connection type 1: Connection Type 2: Solé, S.A.

  • Page 53: Connection Type 3

    Technical appendices Connection Type 3: Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s Manual Marine generators sets...

  • Page 54: Overall Dimensions

    Technical appendices 9.4. Overall dimensions Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s Manual Marine generators sets...
  • Page 55 865.03 2150 LEAKS COOLANT OUTLET (Ø8) AIR OUTLET SEA WATER OUTLET (Ø42) (ONLY DRY EXHAUST) FUEL OUTLET (Ø12) GRUPO 60 GSC 24V 230V EMR2 SEA WATER INLET (Ø42) FUEL INLET (Ø12) GENSET 60 GSC 24V 230V EMR2 MATERIAL ACABADO TRATAMIENTO PRESENTACIÓN...

  • Page 56: Section 10 - Instructions To Replace And Remove

    Instructions to replace and remove Section 10 – Instructions to replace and remove When you decide to replace the genset, please contact Solé Diesel S.A.; will provide relevant instructions regarding the laws in force at the time. When disposing of the whole or parts of this genset, meets LAWS IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OF INSTALLATION.

  • Page 58: Section 11 - Inspection Prior To The Delivery Of Generator Sets

    Inspection prior to the delivery of generator sets Section 11 – Inspection prior to the delivery of generator sets Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s manual. Marine generator sets.
  • Page 59 Inspection prior to the delivery of generator sets Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s manual. Marine generator sets.

  • Page 60: Section 12 - Maintenance Log

    Maintenance log Section 12 - Maintenance log DATE HOURS DESCRIPTION SERVICE NAME Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Operator’s manual. Marine generator sets.
  • Page 62 Safety precautions and instructions U_CTGR60GSC _EN Revision 0 09/2023 U_GJBF_EN Revision 4 03/2019...

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