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5.0

 

TROUBLE SHOOTING 

 
Consult Clarke Service Dealer or Factory.  Service 
dealers can be located by going to our website: 
www.clarkefire.com. 
 

6.0

 

PARTS INFORMATION 

 
6.1 SPARE PARTS 
 
To ensure best operation and efficiency of all engine 
components, always use genuine Clarke spare parts. 
 
Orders should specify: 

 

Engine Model Number - See Engine General 

 

Engine Serial Number  - Specification 

 

Part Number(s) Refer to Engine Maintenance 
Parts List section 6.2 or Parts Illustration in 
Technical Bulletin in C13886. 

 
Contact numbers for spare parts: 
• www.clarkefire.com 
• Phone USA: (513) 719-2352 (calling within USA) 
• Phone UK: (44) 1236 429946 (calling outside USA) 
• Fax USA: (513) 771-0726 (calling within USA) 
• Fax UK: (44) 1236 427274 (calling outside USA) 
• E-Mail USA: 

parts@clarkefire.com

 

• E-Mail UK: dmurray@clarkefire.com 
 
6.2

 

ENGINE MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST 

 

ENGINE 

MODEL 

 

OIL 

FILTER 

FUEL 

FILTER 

PRIMARY 

 

AIR FILTER 

LC2A-LP30  

 

 

LC2A-LP60 

 

 

 

Figure #39 

 

7.0 OWNER ASSISTANCE 
 

Consult Clarke Service Dealer or Factory.  Service 
Dealers can be located by going to our website: 
www.clarkefire.com. 
 

8.0 WARRANTY 
 

8.1 GENERAL WARRANTY STATEMENT 
 
The satisfactory performance of Clarke engines and 
the goodwill of owners / operators of Clarke engines 
are of primary concern to the Engine Manufacturer, 
the Engine Service Dealer and Clarke. All provide 
support of these products after final installation of the 
complete fire pump and sprinkler system. 
 
Warranty responsibility involves both Clarke and the 
Lombardini organizations worldwide. 
 

The Engine Manufacturer (Lombardini) provides 
Warranty for the basic engine components and Clarke 
provides warranty on the accessories added to meet 
the LPCB specifications. 
 
8.2 CLARKE WARRANTY 
 
All Clarke warranted components have warranty 
duration of 12 months beginning at the Start-up date 
of the fire pump system. The warranty coverage 
includes replacement of the part and reasonable cost 
of labor for installation. Components failed due to 
improper engine installation, transportation damage, 
or misuse is not covered under this warranty. 
 
For additional warranty details, see the specific 
warranty statement “John Deere New Engine 
Warranty” on the following page. Also contact 
Clarke direct if you have any questions or require 
additional information. 
 
Clarke is not responsible for incidental or 
consequential costs, damage or expenses which the 
owner may incur as a result of a malfunction or 
failure covered by this warranty. 
 
8.3

 

LOMBARDINI WARRANTY 

 
Engine manufactured by Lombardini S.r.I. are 
warranted to be free of defects in workmanship or

 

materials for 12 months from the date of delivery to 
the first purchaser or not more than two (2) years 
from date of engine delivery to the Original 
Equipment Manufacturer as defined by Lombardini 
invoicing, whichever occurs first, except as defined 
below. 
 
Stationary applications, working at constant speed 
and/or slightly variable speeds, are excluded from the 
above terms.  Stationary/fixed speed applications will 
be warranted to be free of material/workmanship 
defects for a maximum operational period of 1000 
hours or 12 months from the date of first purchase, 
whichever occurs first.   The two (2) year limitation 
from date of Lombardini invoice will remain intact as 
described above.  
 
Modification of Lombardini products by the Original 
Equipment Manufacturer or the end user with respect 
to cooling systems, filtration systems, induction 
systems, exhaust systems, lubrication system, fuel 
system settings, etc., will require special written 
warranty agreements.  A test certificate/approval by 
the R&D/Application engineering department of 
Lombardini or associated Lombardini companies 
concerning modified Lombardini products will entitle 

Summary of Contents for LC2A

Page 1: ...structions Manual LC2A Lombardini Engines FOR FIRE PUMP APPLICATIONS Clarke UK Ltd Unit 1 Grange Works Lomond Road Coatbridge ML5 2NN United Kingdom TELE 44 0 1236 429946 FAX 44 0 1236 42274 www clarkefire com C132183 rev C 06 14 ...

Page 2: ... Start Engine 9 2 6 3 To Stop Engine 10 3 0 ENGINE SYSTEMS 10 3 1 FUEL SYSTEM 10 3 1 1 Bleeding the Fuel System 10 3 1 2 Changing Fuel Filter 10 3 1 3 Fuel Tanks 10 3 2 AIR EXHAUST SYSTEM 10 3 2 1 Ambient Conditions 10 3 2 2 Ventilation 10 3 2 3 Standard Air Cleaner 10 3 2 4 Crankcase Ventilation 10 3 2 4 1 Open Crankcase Ventilation 10 3 2 5 Exhaust System 11 3 3 LUBRICATION SYSTEM 11 3 3 1 Check...

Page 3: ...DATA 14 10 0 WIRING DIAGRAMS 14 11 0 PARTS ILLLUSTRATION 14 NOTE The information contained in this book is intended to assist operating personnel by providing information on the characteristics of the purchased equipment It does not relieve the user of their responsibility of using accepted practices in the installation operation and maintenance of the equipment NOTE CLARKE FPPG Reserves the right...

Page 4: ...imum of hour per week 1 1 IDENTIFICATION NAMEPLATE Throughout this manual the terms Engine and Machine are used The term Engine refers solely to the diesel engine driver as supplied by CLARKE The term Machine refers to any piece of equipment with which the engine might interface This manual provides all the information necessary to operate your newly acquired engine safely and efficiently and perf...

Page 5: ...e equipment to be applied to the points specially provided as shown on the appropriate Engine Installation Drawing Engine weights are shown in figure 2 ENGINE MODEL WEIGHT kg lbs LC2A LP 30 104 229 LC2A LP60 151 333 Figure 2 Figure 3 shows the typical lifting arrangement of a bare engine Note the lifting points on the engine are for lifting the engine only Caution when lifting lift point should al...

Page 6: ...mful gases noise and vibration and it is necessary to take suitable precautionary measures when moving installing and operating the engine to reduce risk associated with the characteristics stated above 4 The engine must be installed in accordance with local laws and regulations The engine must not be started and operated before the machinery into which it is to be incorporated and or its overall ...

Page 7: ...caused by battery acid lubricating oil and diesel fuel Wash the eye with running water for at least 20 minutes keeping the eyelids open so that the water runs over the eyeball and moving the eye in all directions ELECTROCUTION Electrocution can be caused by 1 The engine s electrical system 12 24 VDC 2 The electrical coolant pre heating system 120 240 Volt AC if supplied AC current In the first cas...

Page 8: ...e base 10 Exhaust flexible connection joint pipe 11 Air Discharge Duct Figure 6 Typical Installation Figure 6A Typical Installation 2 2 ENGINE STORAGE 2 2 1 Storage less than 1 year Storing engines requires special attention Clarke engines as prepared for shipment may be stored for a minimum of one year During this period they should be stored indoors in a dry environment Protective coverings are ...

Page 9: ... associated with the cooling exhaust induction air and fuel systems This section of the manual should be read in conjunction with the relevant Installation and Operation Data Sheets If there is any doubt about an installation contact should be made with Clarke Customer Support giving exact details of the problem All installations should be clean free of any debris and dry Care should be taken to e...

Page 10: ... designed to operate at rated load conditions For testing purposes the engine can be run at lower load lower flow conditions Running times in any one period should not exceed 30 minutes maximum Before starting the engine make sure of the following 1 The operator has free access to stop the engine in an emergency 2 The plant room ventilation ducts are open and the engine has good access for air 3 A...

Page 11: ... starts or release after 15 seconds If unit fails to start wait for 10 seconds use MANUAL CRANK 2 and repeat step If COOLING WATER is not flowing or engine oil TEMPERATURE is too HIGH open cooling system manual by pass valve ...

Page 12: ...ting from engine gauge panel Be sure to return selector on main pump controller and engine gauge panel to AUTOMATIC after completing manual run 2 6 3 To Stop Engine If engine is started from main pump controller use main pump controller to stop the engine Engines not equipped with an engine gauge panel and LPCB engine have a manual shutdown lever on the engine for shutdown ...

Page 13: ...condensation to a minimum Open drain at the bottom of the fuel tank once a week to drain off any possible water and or sediment Fill tank after each test run 3 2 AIR EXHAUST SYSTEM 3 2 1 Ambient Conditions Clarke engines are tested in accordance with SAE J1349 Clarke USA or ISO 3046 Clarke UK In this capacity they may be derated to meet certain site conditions failure to do so can seriously impede...

Page 14: ...dipstick with new and clean lubricating oil of an approved grade Fit the drain plug tighten the plug to 34 Nm 25lbf ft 3 5 kgf m 4 Return the unit back into service by returning the AEC selector to automatic position and the manual operating lever to manual stop position 5 Dispose used oil properly 3 3 3 Changing Oil Filter 1 Turn engine off 2 Put a tray under the filter to retain spilt lubricatin...

Page 15: ...p engine by following To Stop Engine Procedure in this manual Figure 38 4 0 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 4 1 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE The following Routine Maintenance schedule is based on an engine usage rate not exceeding 2 hours per month LEGEND Check Clean Replace o Lubricate WEEKLY Air Cleaner Battery Cooling Water Solenoid Valve Exhaust System Fuel Tank General Inspection Governor Run Stop Control S...

Page 16: ... of 12 months beginning at the Start up date of the fire pump system The warranty coverage includes replacement of the part and reasonable cost of labor for installation Components failed due to improper engine installation transportation damage or misuse is not covered under this warranty For additional warranty details see the specific warranty statement John Deere New Engine Warranty on the fol...

Page 17: ...ardini engines are applied to a given machine causing working engine parameters outside Lombardini application guides Lombardini engines are not serviced and maintained according to the USE and MAINTENANCE booklet Any seal affixed to the engine by Lombardini has been tampered with or removed Engines have been disassembled repaired or altered by any party other than an authorized Lombardini agent S...

Page 18: ...ent H Heaters Engine I Installation Data Installation Instructions L Lube Oil Recommendations Lubricating Oil Volume Lubricating System M Magnetic Pickup Maintenance Schedule Manual Operation Model Number Identification N Name Plate Engine Subject Page O Oil Filter Oil Level Dipstick Oil Pressure Oil Specifications Recommendations Operation Data Out Of Fuel Procedures P Parts Illustrations Parts I...

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