Fischer Panda Panda 5000i.Neo PMS — First filling and ventilation of internal cooling water circuit
Installation · Cooling system
For the Fischer Panda Panda 5000i.Neo PMS, from the Fischer Panda owner's manual.
Applies to: Fischer Panda Panda 5000i.Neo PMS, Fischer Panda FPE-320 engine
Before you start
- Risk of scalding: expansion tank cap has pressure relief valve at 500 mbar.
- Check circulation during venting; air bubbles can stop cooling water circulation.
Procedure
- Fill external cooling water expansion tank with coolant to max. marking.
- Open cover of external expansion tank temporarily.
- Start electrical water pump using Prime Fuel option in iControl panel.
- Open venting screw at thermostat housing; close when air-free water comes out.
- Check water level in expansion tank during venting; refill if necessary.
- Start generator and run without load for approx. 10 seconds; switch off.
- Repeat steps 1-4 until no more air comes out of venting screw.
- Run generator at idle until cooling water temperature reaches 60 °C; stop.
- Fill expansion tank to max. marking and close.
- Re-ventilate 10 operating hours after first start-up and if necessary.
Specs & values
- Cooling water temperature 60 °C
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.