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General information
About the Installation Manual
This publication is intended as a guide for the installa-
tion of Volvo Penta marine diesel engines for inboard
use. The publication is not comprehensive and does
not cover every possible installation, but is to be re-
garded as recommendations and guidelines applying
to Volvo Penta standards. Detailed Installation In-
structions are included in most of the accessory kits.
These recommendations are the result of many years
practical experience of installations from all over the
world. Departures from recommended procedures etc.
can however be necessary or desirable, in which case
the Volvo Penta organisation will be glad to offer as-
sistance in finding a solution for your particular instal-
lation.
It is the sole responsibility of the installer to ensure
that the installation work is carried out in a satisfacto-
ry manner, it is operationally in good order, the ap-
proved materials and accessories are used and the in-
stallation meets all applicable rules and regulations.
This Installation Manual has been published for pro-
fessionals and qualified personnel. It is therefore as-
sumed that persons using this book have basic knowl-
edge of marine drive systems and are able to carry
out related mechanical and electrical work.
Volvo Penta continuously upgrades its products and
reserves the right to make changes. All the informa-
tion contained in this manual is based on product data
available at the time of going to print. Notification of
any important modifications to the product causing
changes to installation methods after this date will be
made in Service Bulletins.
Plan installations with care
Great care must be taken in the installation of engines
and their components if they are to operate satisfacto-
rily. Always make absolutely sure that the correct
specifications, drawings and any other data are avail-
able before starting work. This will allow for correct
planning and installation right from the start.
Plan the engine room so that it is easy to carry out
routine service operations involving the replacement
of components. Compare the engine’s Service Manual
with the original drawings showing the dimensions.
It is very important when installing engines that no dirt
or other foreign matter gets into the fuel, cooling, in-
take or turbocharger systems, as this can lead to
faults or engine seizure. For this reason,, the systems
must be sealed. Clean supply lines and hoses before
connecting them to the engine. Remove protective en-
gine plugs only when making a connection to an exter-
nal system.
Certified engines
The manufacturer of engines certified for national and
local environmental legislation (Lake Constance for
example) pledges that this legislation is met by both
new and currently operational engines. The product
must compare with the example approved for certifica-
tion purposes. So that Volvo Penta, as a manufactur-
er, can pledge that currently operational engines meet
environmental regulations, the following must be ob-
served during installation:
• Servicing of ignition, timing and fuel injection
systems (gasoline) or injector pumps, pump set-
tings and injectors (diesel) must always be carried
out by an authorised Volvo Penta workshop.
• The engine must not be modified in any way
except with accessories and service kits
developed for it by Volvo Penta.
• Installation of exhaust pipes and air intake ducts
for the engine compartment (ventilation ducts)
must be carefully planned as its design may affect
exhaust emissions.
• Seals may only be broken by authorised person-
nel.
IMPORTANT! Use only Volvo Penta Genuine
Parts.
Using non-genuine parts will mean that AB
Volvo Penta will no longer take responsibili-
ty for the engine meeting the certified de-
sign.
All damage and costs caused by the use of non-
genuine replacement parts will not be covered
by Volvo Penta.
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