Introduction - Vetus EP2200E Manuel D'utilisation

2 Introduction

Dear customer,
Please read and observe the information giv-
en in this operation manual. This will enable
you to avoid accidents, preserve the manu-
facturer's warranty and maintain the engine
in peak operating condition.
Make sure that the manual will remain intact
and damage is prevented. Keep the manual
away from humidity and heat.
Do not alter the content of the manual.
The manual is an integral part of the engine.
Hand over the manual tot the new owner if
boat or engine is being sold.
This engine has been built exclusively for the
application specified in the scope of supply
and is to be used only for the intended pur-
pose. Any use exceeding that scope is consid-
ered to be contrary to the intended purpose.
The manufacturer will not not assume respon-
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sibility for any damage resulting therefrom.
The risks involved are to be borne by the user.
Use in accordance with the intended purpose
also implies compliance with the conditions
laid down by the manufacturer for opera-
tion, maintenance and servicing. The engine
should only be operated, maintained and ser-
viced by persons which are familiar with the
former and the hazards involved.
The relevant accident prevention guidelines
and other generally accepted safety and
industrial hygiene regulations must be ob-
served.
Unauthorized engine modifications will inval-
idate any liability claims against the manufac-
turer for resultant damage.
The following points should be noted for a
vessel with electrical propulsion, when com-
pared with a vessel using a diesel engine for
propulsion:
The necessary energy is carried in the form of
charged batteries instead of a full fuel tank.
For a comparable energy content, the weight
of the batteries is about 100 times as much as
the weight of fuel.
In order to obtain a reasonable radius of op-
eration, with an acceptable battery capacity
(weight of batteries) you should be economi-
cal with the available energy.
The relationship between speed and motor
power is not linear.
Suppose a vessel running at maximum motor
power achieves a speed of 4,9 knots (approx.
9 kph). The same vessel will still maintain a
speed of approx. 4 knots (7.5 kph) using only
half the motor power.