Installation Instructions
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23.3.18
Summary:
The preset minimum height of 600 mm must be regarded unconditionally and is only valid if the waterlock is
mounted in its ideal position in center underneath the generator. A higher position is highly recommended if it has to
be reckoned with tilted positions of 45 degrees.
5.6.3.2 Example of the installation of the waterlock off-center and possible effects:
The following pictures are primarily relevant for an installation of the generator with the waterlock on sailing yachts.
A change in the mounting position caused by tilted position does not have to be reckoned concerning motor yachts.
Here it is only necessary to regard that the volume of the waterlock is measured so large that it can take the entire
amount of water flowing back, and at the same time, maintains the minimum distance of 600 mm.
A) Installation of the waterlock 500 mm next to the generator’s center line:
Fig. 5.6.3.2-1: waterlock, 500 mm next to the center line
Installation of the waterlock 500 mm next to the
generator’s center line
Fig. 5.6.3.2-2: Tilted position 45 degrees
Tilted position 45 degrees - Fig. 5.6.3.2-2
The water level is now at the same height as the critical point
at the exhaust elbow. If the ship is sailed in a tilted position of
45 degrees with an installation like this, the ingress of cooling
water into the combustion chamber is inevitable. Irreparable
damages are pre-programmed.
