Installation manual
INSTALLATION
When installing WESTERBEKE engines and generators it is important that strict
attention be paid to the following information:
CODES
AND
REGULATIONS
Strict federal regulations, ABYC guidelines, and safety codes must be complied with
when installing engines and generators in a marine environment.
SIPHON-BREAK
For installations where the exhaust manifold/water injected exhaust elbow is close to
or
will be below the vessel's waterline, provisions must be made to install a siphon-
break:
in the raw water supply hose to the exhaust elbow. This hose must
be
looped a
minimum
of
20" above the vessel's waterline.
Failure
to
use
a siphon-break
when
the exhaust manifold injection port
is
at or
below
the load
waterline
will
result
in
raw
water
damage
to
the engine and possible flooding
of
the
boat.
If
you have any doubt about the position
of
the water-injected exhaust elbow relative
to the vessel's waterline under the vessel's various operating conditions,
install a
siphon-break.
NOTE:
A siphon-break
requires
periodic inspection and cleaning
to
ensure
proper
operation.
Failure
to
properly maintain a siphon-break
can
result
in
catastrophic
engine
damage.
Consult
the
siphon-break manufacturer for proper maintenance.
EXHAUST
SYSTEM
The exhaust system's hose MUST be certified for marine use. Corrugated Marine
Exhaust Hose is recommended. The use
of
this type
of
hose allows for extreme bends
and turns without the need
of
additiinal fitting and clamps to accomplish these bends
and turns .In this regard, a single length
of
corrugated exhaust hose can be used. The
system
MUST
be
designed to prevent the entry
of
water into the exhaust system
under any sea conditions and at any angle
of
vessels heal.
A
detailed
Marine
Installation
Manual
covering
gasoline
and
diesel,
engines
and
generators,
is
supplied
with
each
unit.
A
pdf
is
available
to
download
from
our
website
at
www.westerbeke.com.
Engines & Generators
AVAILABLE
fF\OM
YOUR
WESTERBEKE
DEALER