Fischer Panda — First filling and ventilation of the internal cooling water circuit
Maintenance · cooling system
From a Fischer Panda owner's manual covering: PMGi 10000, PMGi 8000, Panda 10000, Panda 10000i PMS, Panda 8000, Panda 8000i PMS, Panda 8000i PMS generator, Panda iControl2. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Fischer Panda Panda 10000i PMS, Fischer Panda Panda 8000i PMS generator
Before you start
- Risk of scalding; hot cooling water may leak
- Never open vent screw while generator is running
Procedure
- Fill external cooling water expansion tank with coolant to max marking; open cover temporarily.
- Open venting screw at pipe socket of internal cooling water pump until bubble-free coolant escapes; close.
- Open venting screw at thermostat housing; close when air-free water comes out.
- Check water level in expansion tank during venting; fill if necessary.
- Start generator; do not load; switch off after approx. 10 seconds.
- Repeat steps 1-4 until no more air comes out at thermostat housing vent screw.
- Close venting screws; fill expansion tank to max marking; close expansion tank.
- Repeat ventilating process 10 operating hours after first start-up if necessary.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Expansion tank pressure relief valve: 500 mbar
- Re-ventilate 10 operating hours after first start-up
Full service-parts list: Fischer Panda Panda 10000i PMS →, Fischer Panda Panda 8000i PMS generator →
Source: Fischer Panda owner'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.