Installation manual
INTRODUCTION
ORDERING
PARTS
Whenever replacement parts are needed, always provide the
generator and engine model and serial numbers. In addition,
include a complete part description and part number for each
part needed (see the separately furnished
Parts Catalog).
Also insist upon WESTERBEKE packaged parts because
will fit or generic parts are frequently not made to the same
specifications as original equipment.
NOTES,
CAUTIONS
AND
WARNINGS
As this manual takes you through the operating procedures,
maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting
of
your
generator, critical information will be highlighted by
NOTES, CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. An explanation
follows:
NOTE:
An
operating procedure essential to note.
A
CAUTION:
Procedures.
which
if
not
strictly
observed.
can
result
in
the
damage
or
destruction
of
the
engine
or
generator.
A
WARNING:
Procedures.
which
if
not
properly
followed.
can
result
in
personal
injury
or
loss
of
life.
NOTE:
A carbon monoxide warning decal has been provided
by WESTERBEKE. Affix this decal
in
a visible location
in
the
engine room.
SPARES
AND
ACCESSORIES
Certain spare parts will be needed to support and maintain
your WESTERBEKE generator or engine when cruising (see
SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS). Often even simple items such
as
proper fuel and oil filters can be difficult to obtain along
the way. WESTERBEKE will provide you with a suggested
spares and accessories brochure to assist you in preparing an
on-board inventory
of
the proper WESTERBEKE parts.
PROTECTING
YOUR
INVESTMENT
Care at the factory during assembly and thorough testing
have resulted in a WESTERBEKE generator capable
of
many thousands
of
hours
of
dependable service. However the
manufacturer cannot control how
or
where the generator
is
installed in the vessel or the manner in which the unit
is
operated and serviced in the field. This
is
up to the
buyer/owner-operator.
NOTE:
Seven important steps to ensure long generator life:
• Proper engine
and
generator installation.
•
An
efficient well-designed exhaust system that includes
an anti-siphon break to prevent water
from
entering
t.'ie
engine.
• Changing the engine oil
and
oil filters every 100 operat-
ing hours.
• Proper maintenance
of
all engine
and
generator compo-
nents according to the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
•
Use
clean"
unleadedfuel
#89
octane.
No
higher than E10 ethanol blend.
• Winterize
your
engine according to the "Lay-up
and
Recommissioning" section in this manual.
UNDERSTANDING
THE
GASOLINE
GENERATOR
The gasoline engine driving an AC generator
is
in many
ways similar to a gasoline automobile engine. The cylinders
are in-line, and the engine's cylinder head has
an
overhead
camshaft which is belt-driven. The engine incorporates a
pressure type lubrication system, and a water-cooled engine
block.
To a large degree, the generator's engine requires the same
preventive maintenance that is required
of
a gasoline
automobile engine. The most impOltant factors to the
generator's longevity are proper ventilation, maintenance
of
the fuel system, ignition system, and cooling system.
CARBON
MONOXIDE
DETECTOR
WESTERBEKE recommends mounting a carbon monoxide
detector in the vessels living quarters.
Carbon
monoxide,
even
in
small
amounts,
is deadly.
The presence
of
carbon monoxide indicated
an
exhaust leak
from the engine or generator
or
from the exhaust
elbow/exhaust hose, or the fumes from a nearby vessel are
entering your boat.
If carbon monoxide is present, ventilate the area with clean
air and
COlTect
the problem immediately!
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