Fischer Panda 3.5e / PMS 5.5e — Raw Water Pump Maintenance
Maintenance
For the Fischer Panda 3.5e / PMS 5.5e, from the Fischer Panda operator's manual.
Applies to: Fischer Panda PMS 5.5e
Before you start
- Failure to check can cause raw water to leak into the capsule, potentially damaging the generator coils, engine, and electrical wiring.
Procedure
- Inspect the raw water pump housing for signs of leakage and wear after removing the impeller.
- If excessive wear or leakage is found, replace the entire raw water pump.
- Perform daily checks for corrosion, moisture, or salt crystallization before starting.
- If water is found inside the capsule, dry it up immediately.
- Replace the raw water impeller according to the intervals in Section 5.6.
- Replace the water pump shaft seal whenever the impeller is replaced.
- Inspect raw water pump fasteners for corrosion; replace them if corrosion is found.
- Clean any corrosion on the outside of the raw water pump.
Full service-parts list: Fischer Panda PMS 5.5e →
Source: Fischer Panda operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.