Fischer Panda 8000i

[erik1095]

My generator shuts off randomly after 10-30 minutes. The error code says Problem With Fuel Supply Error code 019. The guys at Fischer Panda are having a hard time. I bled air out of lines. Did not help. Any ideas?

[joseph]

The 8000i panda generator in my new S410, 6 months old, is also having the similar problem. It shuts off suddenly in the last few months “sometimes” randomly. The situation is even worst in 2 days ago, it shuts off because overheat. I can see the temperature kept raising up over 90c very fast once I turned it on and then die. Dealer will change the new temperature sensor anyway later. It seems this panda quality is ... a big question mark. 

[Robert MacKenzie]

Have a new 21 410 with the 8000i FP Generator as well.  Only 27 hours on it but have had ongoing significant problems.

1.  Dealer indicated that genes had a typical overboard exhaust, and that I should check for water flow.  In fact, as installed, there is a "water Separator" installed which discharges primarily exhaust above the waterline, little water,  and discharges cooling water thru a thru hull directly under the separator, below the waterline. so could not confirm seawater flow.

2.  Only have about 21 hours on unit, and not yet commissioned this spring.  After a few hours unit shut down with error: "16 Engine temperature fault FAULT: CYL.HEAD TEMP. MOTOR"  

3.  No discharge noted at "exhaust".   Seawater pump impeller OK, mechanic confirmed, strainer ok,  traced back to showed no flow thru intake thru hull, had seaweed blockage at intake.  Noted Jeanneau did not  install "reversed strainer as required by FP, see manual 5.4.2.  Also noted piping and intake was all 3/4" Id and not 1" ID min as required by FP, see manual 5.4.3.  thru hull was only abt 1/2" ID.   Installed strayer with screen and 3/4" ID this winter, calculated flow rate should be ~7.5 GPM which meets FP requirements, see manual, 9.2.  Need to confirm.   

4. On restart went out on error: "16 Engine temperature fault FAULT: CYL.HEAD TEMP. MOTOR" Again!  Mechanic determined not lines to coolant overflow tank had been loose and blown off, causing shutdown.  Corrected clamps and installed new coolant.

5.  Also realized deduced battery was not charging, either from Cristec charger dedicated to Generator or dynamo.  Turned connection to AC breaker to charger was not properly connected.  Also determined that cristec does not output to Schreiber Navicolor system, unlike main charger.  Still have to confirm whether dynamo off generator is working.

Will update when appropriate.

 

[erik1095]

Finally fixed my Error code 019 “fuel supply issue”

my intake tube in the tank was clogged with some cotton material like the end of a Q tip? I disconnected my fuel line from tank to fuel pump. I tried to blow air through that tube into tank and could not. I then removed the fuel line from tank. I used a pipe cleaner and small wire to pass through fuel tube with tank lid opened. I drained out my fuel from tank using a syphon pump. I wanted to see the bottom of the intake tube inside the bottom of the tank. I then used WD-40 rust and crud spray. I was able to use the yellow plastic extension from the can and spray from the top outside fuel outlet and push the blockage out the bottom of the the tank. 
‘This is after I replaced fuel filters and pump. 

[MIMU]

Thanks for this.

I have an FP 10000i which is shutting down at anything over half load, with the error code " fuel supply".
Not solved yet, - I am leaving it to the local agents to sort when we get back to home port in a week or so.
I'll ensure they check the fuel access from the main tank.

In other respects the FP has been good, at about 280 hours so far.

[NZL50505]

I’ve only had a genset for 6 months and I hate the thing. My long term plan is to replace with monster solar + batts + inverter.

[nanshan]

May 18, 2021 15:05:35 GMT joseph said:

The 8000i panda generator in my new S410, 6 months old, is also having the similar problem. 

hi

Is the 8000i FP the standard/original installation from Jeanneau yard? or it is an aftermarket installation?

just asking because I thought (and read in the specification) that the yard proposal, at least in Europe is for a Onan 7,4 kW on the SO410...



where is installed on the boat the genset?

[joseph]

Yes。the Panda 8000i is original installed from jeanneau。

the impeller inside was broken after 30 hours。the boat is just 9 months。disapppointed。

[bieswax]

Same here my 8000i was less than a year old with about 60 hours on it, it needed the impeller replaced.  I hope that the new one lasts longer.