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Cooling system - Coolant

Maintenance

The cooling system enables the engine to operate at an 

optimal temperature.
In the case of a cooling by closed heat exchanger, the 

coolant is cooled by sea water passing through the ex-

changer. Then it cooled several components of the en-

gine.
In a Keel Cooling system, engine heat is dissipated by 

passing coolant through tubes incorporated to the hull. 

Contact the installer of the genset for more informations.
The cooling system must be filled with a coolant com-

prising 50% water and 50% anti-freeze and anti-corro-

sion additive. 
The coolant must be changed regularly as the additives 

become less effective over time. Prepare the mix be-

fore filling the exchanger. If the generating set must be 

switched off for a long period in an environment with a 

high risk of frost, the coolant must be drained.

 

Attention! : 

Never use just water to fill the cooling 

circuit. Always use a clean receptacle and ensure the 

fluids are well mixed. 

Draining and rinsing the cooling circuit 

The coolant in the cooling circuit must be drained in or-

der to remove the various deposits that can build up in 

the circuit.
Carry  out  this  operation  with  the  engine  stopped  and 

cold.

• Place  a  receptacle  under  the  drain  cap  then  un-

tighten it.

• Let the coolant run out until the exchanger is empty.
• Open the coolant fill cap and clean the inside of the

heat exchanger with clean water and a hose.

• Continue until clean water runs from the drain ori-

fice.

• Once the water has been totally removed from the

exchanger, close the unit drain cap again then refill

with coolant.

Coolant filling

 

Attention! : 

Do not check the coolant level when 

the engine is hot. Pressurised coolant can spurt and 

cause serious burns. Carry out this work with the 

engine stopped and cold. Only use new coolant when 

replenishing or adding coolant. 
The coolant level must be between the min and max 

level indicated in the exchanger.

• Turn the fill cap 

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 situated on the heat exchanger

to its first stop to release the system pressure and

then remove the cap.

• Fill the heat exchanger slowly with coolant up to the

maximum level in order to let the air escape.

• Run  the  engine  for  several  minutes  and  keep  it

idling. Stop the engine, wait a few moments, then

check the coolant level again. Fill again if neces-

sary.

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Summary of Contents for QLS 10T

Page 1: ...MARINE GENERATING SET INSTRUCTION MANUAL MU_GE_970315535_ENG QMS 32T QMS 39T QLS 32T QLS 39T QLS 47T...

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Page 3: ...l system 16 Bleeding the fuel circuit 16 Replacing the fuel filter 16 Replacing the fuel prefilter 16 Draining the water from the fuel prefilter 16 Lubrication system 17 Checking the oil level 17 Drai...

Page 4: ...should be carried out by Nanni Diesel authorised per sonnel or by a professional If you have to work on the generating set carefully follow the safety instructions set down in this manual Certain info...

Page 5: ...ant and oil circuit caps when the generating set is operational and or hot Never start or run the generating set when the oil fill cap is not screwed on as hot oil could spray out If you come into con...

Page 6: ...nal I Rotating parts Rotating parts can be extremely dangerous and cause serious injury and even death Do not work on the generating set when it is operational If work on the engine when running is ab...

Page 7: ...use special filters Avoid using fuel mixed with water or other substances as you may damage the engine The engine performance is influenced by the fuel tem perature the temperature and relative humidi...

Page 8: ...ng I Caution Your generating set must be installed by a shipyard or authorised representative following the on board assembly instructions The electrical connections must also be carried out by qualif...

Page 9: ...gauge 14 Fuel filter 15 Fuel pump 16 Supports 17 Generator 18 Generator identification plate 19 Engine identification plate 20 Generating set hoisting eyes Principal parts of the generating set QLS32T...

Page 10: ...orifice 11 Oil filter 12 Oil drain pump option 13 Oil gauge 14 Fuel filter 15 Fuel pump 16 Supports 17 Generator 18 Generator identification plate 19 Engine identification plate 20 Generating set hoi...

Page 11: ...3 Battery charge This indicator illuminates when the set is switched on If it lights when the generating set is running this indicates an engine alternator charging fault 4 Oil pressure This indicator...

Page 12: ...INJECTION SYSTEM QMS32T QLS32T QMS39T QLS39T QLS47T Combustion principle Indirect Direct Intake Atmosph rique Natural Turbo Injectors Type Bosch mini Injection pressure bar 140 250 Fuel type Gazole NF...

Page 13: ...circuit compo nent has been replaced Starting the generating set I Caution On a soundproof generating set the lo cal remote selector must be in remote position to start the generating set using the in...

Page 14: ...set except in emergencies and contact your Nanni Diesel authorised dealer Stopping the generating set Before stopping the generating set cut the power of the electrical appliances connected to the cr...

Page 15: ...50 of pure antifreeze Use clean and distilled water for the mix Water that is too hard will produce limescale build up and will reduce the cooling system s effectiveness The cooling system allow the...

Page 16: ...e generating set as they may increase the risk of fire in the engine compartment Check the operation of the different lamps and indica tors situated on the instrument panel Take care not to get the ge...

Page 17: ...receptacle under the filter and then remove the used filter C cartridge Apply a thin layer of fuel over the seal surface of the new filter cartridge before fitting it Tighten it by hand until the fil...

Page 18: ...urn Start the engine and let it warm up for approximately 5 minutes so that oil suction is easier Stop the engine Use a pail to collect the extracted oil and pump until the oil has been completely ext...

Page 19: ...t must be drained in or der to remove the various deposits that can build up in the circuit Carry out this operation with the engine stopped and cold Place a receptacle under the drain cap then un tig...

Page 20: ...d with fresh wa ter Ensure the receptacle you use is large enough as the seawater pump must never be run without water Check that no one is in the vicinity of the engine and then start it Let the engi...

Page 21: ...p propriate grease If the battery is replaced use a battery with similar specifications to the previous one If starting with an emergency battery and connection cables proceed as follows Connect the e...

Page 22: ...tec tion of the generating set and consequently the gener ating set itself The installer should ensure that all the necessary precautions are taken to guarantee the cor rosion protection of the genera...

Page 23: ...ce the fuse or replace the circuit breaker Electrical circuit breaker is not working Electrical connections are faulty Check the electrical connections and wires especially the battery cables Clean an...

Page 24: ...ck or faulty Re tighten or replace the belt Seawater pump rotor is faulty Replace the rotor Insufficient coolant Fill with coolant and check that the cooling system is leak tight Thermostat is malfunc...

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