Put Into Service - Prepare For Summer; Cooling Water System; Electrical System; Test Run - Vetus ELINE050 Manual De Usuario

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Put into service - prepare for summer

When putting the motor back into service, for example at the begin-
ning of the boating season, the motor must be checked and mainte-
nance work carried out.
• Check the raw water system.
• Check the coolant level of the cooling system.
• Check and reconnect the batteries.
• Check the operation of the motor.
• Check all hose connections for leaks.
• Check the operation of the instruments and motor controls.
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Cooling water system

• Check whether the cover of the raw water strainer is mounted.
• Check that the cover of the raw water pump and the drain plug
are installed.
• Install any loosened hose clamps.
• Open the outboard valve.
• Check the coolant level and coolant circulation when the pump
is on.
5 .2

Electrical system

• Check the voltage of each individual battery. In case of large volt-
age deviations, the batteries should be charged separately.
• Connect the batteries and fully charge the 48 volt battery bank.
5 .3

Test run

Only test the E-Line motor if you are sure that people are at a
safe distance from the propeller!
• Switch on the E-Line motor and check correct operation.
• Also check the operation of the connected panels.
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Troubleshooting

Malfunctions of the E-Line motor are in most cases caused by incor-
rect operation or insufficient maintenance.
In the event of a malfunction, always first check whether all operating
and maintenance instructions have been followed.
If you are unable to determine the cause of a fault or rectify a fault
yourself, please contact the nearest service representative.
Before starting, make sure that nobody is in the immediate
vicinityof the motor .
If necessary, disconnect the battery cables!
E-Line motor does not run
Possible cause
Defective or discharged battery.
Fuse burned out.
Loose or corroded connections
in the starter circuit.
Poor electrical connection.
Defective starter switch.
Jammed parts.
Short circuit due to reverse polar-
ity.
E-Line motor running hot
Possible cause
Outside water valve closed.
Outside water filter clogged.
Faulty impeller outdoor water pump. Check / replace.
Leak in outdoor water intake system. Check / replace.
Coolant level too low.
Coolant pump defective.
Leak in coolant circuit.
Heat exchanger dirty or clogged
due to rubber parts of a defective
impeller.
Motor seemingly overheated due
to defective temperature sensor.
Motor overheated due to faulty
propeller shaft alignment.
Motor overheated due to heat radia-
tion caused by poor water lubrica-
tion of the propeller shaft.
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Solution
Check / recharge battery and
check battery charger.
Check the system. Replace
the fuse. If a replacement fuse
blows again, this indicates an
electrical problem. Have the
system checked by an installer.
Clean and secure the connec-
tions.
Repair.
Check / replace.
Repair.
Irreparable damage to motor
controller. Replace MCVB and all
connected panels.
Solution
Open.
Check / clean.
Check / refill.
Check / replace.
Check.
Check / clean.
Check / replace.
Align propeller shaft.
Check / repair.