Fischer Panda Panda 10000i PMS / Panda 8000i PMS — First filling and ventilation of internal cooling water circuit
Maintenance · cooling system
For the Fischer Panda Panda 10000i PMS / Panda 8000i PMS, from the Fischer Panda owner's manual.
Applies to: Fischer Panda Panda 10000i PMS, Kubota Z482 engine, Kubota Z602 engine
Before you start
- Risk of scalding; hot cooling water can leak
- Check circulation; air bubbles can cause overheating
Procedure
- Fill external cooling water expansion tank with coolant to max mark.
- Open cover of external expansion tank temporarily; all other closures closed.
- Open venting screw at thermostat housing.
- Close vent screw when air-free water comes out; check expansion tank level.
- Start generator and run approx. 10 seconds without load, then switch off.
- Repeat steps 1-4 until no more air comes out.
- Fill expansion tank to max mark and close.
- Repeat ventilation process 10 operating hours after first start-up and if necessary.
Tools required
- Coolant Amazon
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Specs & values
- Expansion tank pressure relief valve 500 mbar
- Coolant mixture good for at least -15 °C
Full service-parts list: Fischer Panda Panda 10000i PMS →, Kubota Z482 engine →, Kubota Z602 engine →
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.