Fischer Panda 15000i PMS Generator Set

⚠ Wrong battery connection can cause short-circuit and fire.

⚠ Disconnect battery before working on generator.

1. Install an own separate starter battery for the generator.
2. Connect positive battery cable directly to starter solenoid switch.
3. Connect negative battery cable underneath starter motor at engine mount.
4. Install fuse and battery circuit breaker in positive cable within 300 mm of battery.
5. Use 12 V starter battery for 12 V system; 24 V for 24 V system (2x12 V in series).
6. Connect cables at generator first, then at battery.

⚠ Burn hazard: generator and coolant can be hot.

Tools: paper towels / cloth

1. Place generator level.
2. Run generator about 10 minutes; wait 3 minutes.
3. Assure against accidental start; open casing.
4. Pull oil dipstick, clean, reinsert and wait 10 seconds.
5. Pull dipstick and read oil-level.
6. Refill if below 1/3; recommended level is 2/3; do not exceed max.

⚠ Risk of scalding: hot cooling water can leak.

1. Fill external cooling water expansion tank to max mark; open its cover temporarily.
2. Open venting screw at thermostat housing; close when air-free water comes out.
3. Start generator unloaded for approx. 10 seconds; switch off.
4. Repeat steps until no more air comes out; close vent screws; fill expansion tank to max.
5. Re-ventilate 10 operating hours after first start-up and if necessary.

Tools: screwdriver, dry compressed air, penlight

1. Use screwdriver to open tension spring.
2. Lift air filter housing.
3. Release three snap fastenings and remove lower housing part.
4. Remove main element with light turning movement.
5. Clean main element with dry compressed air max. 5 bar or replace after 2 years.
6. Blow out filter insert in folding direction and from inside; check with penlight.
7. Replace in reverse procedure.

Tools: 8 mm spanner

1. Open air suction housing by loosening six screws on cover with 8 mm spanner.
2. Change air filter mat.
3. Close suction air housing.

⚠ Burn hazard: generator and coolant can be hot.

⚠ Do not spill oil; avoid skin contact.

Tools: 17 mm open-ended wrench, oil filter wrench, container, paper towels, oil resistant mat

1. Run engine about 10 minutes; wait 3 minutes.
2. Assure against accidental start; open casing; place oil-resistant mat and container.
3. Open oil filling cap to prevent vacuum.
4. Open oil drain screw with 17 mm wrench; drain used oil.
5. Remove oil filter counterclockwise with filter wrench.
6. Clean filter holder; apply thin oil layer to new filter seal; screw in new filter by hand.
7. Reinstall drain screw with new sealing; fill engine oil; check level every 2 litres.
8. Run engine 10 minutes; stop; check oil level again.
9. Clean spills; dispose of used oil and filter.

⚠ Fuel vapours can ignite; no open flames or smoking.

1. Clamp inlet before exchanging filter.
2. Remove hoses from used filter and fasten to new filter.
3. Observe arrow on filter housing for fuel flow direction.
4. Change filter at least after 300 operating hours depending on contamination.

⚠ Close raw water stop cock before work.

Tools: multigrip pliers, glycerin or silicone spray

1. Close raw water stop cock.
2. Remove cover of raw water pump by loosening housing screws.
3. Pull impeller from shaft with multigrip pliers; mark its position.
4. Check impeller for damage; replace if necessary.
5. Lubricate impeller with glycerin or non-mineral oil based lubricant e.g. silicone spray.
6. Insert impeller in marked position; fasten cover with new seal.

⚠ Shut down generator before checking V-belt tension.

Tools: 12 mm wrench, 14 mm wrench

1. Loosen fixing screw above alternator with 12 mm wrench.
2. Loosen fixing screw below alternator with 14 mm wrench.
3. Push alternator toward thermostat housing.
4. Replace V-belt.
5. Tension V-belt by pulling back alternator; deflection approx. 1 cm; retighten screws.

⚠ Prevent escaping fuel from running into capsule.

Tools: cloth or tissue

1. Start fuel pump using iControl2 Prime Fuel option if available.
2. Open ventilation screw at fuel solenoid valve while pressing START; place cloth beneath.
3. Close ventilation screw when fuel runs out without air bubbles; release START.
4. Switch panel OFF.
5. Repeat until fuel withdraws without bubbles.
6. If engine does not start, loosen injection line connecting nut and repeat; retighten.

⚠ While autostart is active, generator can start automatically.

1. In set-up menu select Autostart and confirm with Start/Stop button.
2. Select Enable or Disable using cursor buttons and confirm.
3. Selection is saved to EEPROM; controller shuts down.

1. In set-up menu select Service and confirm with Start/Stop button.
2. Press Start/Stop again to reset service interval to original interval.
3. Controller switches off; after restart the new value is displayed.