Operator`s manual
INSTALLATION CHECKS
General
Because the crafts in which Westerbeke engines and generators are installed vary
in
design, installation pro-
cedures will vary according
to
your craft's specific design.
It
is not the intent
of
this section
to
advise
boatyards
or
installers on procedures already well-developed and well-understood. However, it is important
that the owner/operator realize there are details
of
the installation which require periodic checks
to
ensure
the best operating conditions
for
the equipment and safe operating conditions
for
the personnel on board.
Proper location and installation of the generator set
in
the vessel are
of
prime importance.
Factors
in
the installation that must be considered are ventilation, so as
to
cool the generator and
to
provide
air
for
engine combustion; exhaust system,
to
properly discharge raw cooling water,
to
quiet the exhaust
and
to
expel the exhaust gas; cooling water supply; fuel supply; and electrical connections.
Factors
in
the location that must be considered are proper support and access for servicing and repairs.
There are four 1/2-inch bolt holes
in
each generator mounting rail
to
properly secure the generator
to
its
mounting platform.
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