Operator`s manual
Rigging
and
Lifting
The generator is fitted with lifting eyes. Rope or chain slings capable
of
supporting the generator's weight
should be attached to the eyes and the generator lifted by means
of
tackle attached to these slings.
Th
lifting eyes have been designed to carry the full weight
of
the generator; therefore, auxiliary slings are not
required or desired.
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CAUTION
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Slings must not be so short as to place significant stress on the generator's lifting eyes.
Strain placed on the generator's lifting eyes by the lifting sling must not be in excess
of
10° from the vertical pain.
ENGINE
SLING LIFTING
ANGLE
SHOULD
BE
AS
SMALL
AS
PDSSIBLE
LIFTING
EYE
The general rule in moving generators is to see that all equipment used is amply strong and firmly fixed
in place. Move the engine a little at a time
and
see that it is firmly supported. Eliminate the possibility
of
accidents by avoiding haste. Do not lift the generator by its crankshaft position. Certain situations exist
by which the engine must be lowered endwise through a small hatchway which cannot be made larger.
Under these conditions,
if
the
opeuingofthe
hatchway is extremely small, it is possible to reduce, to some
e,,"(ent,
the outside dimensions
of
the generator by removing external components such as the cooling
system's accessory equipment should be removed
by
a competent mechanic
and
special care should be
taken to avoid damage to any exposed parts.
In addition, be careful not
to
allow dirt from entering any
opeuing created
by
the removal
of
equipment. Removed parts should be returned to their respective
position once the generator is in its installation area. Replace gaskets as needed for the parts that were
removed.
In case it becomes necessary to hoist the generator front-end upwards
or
generator-end upwards, the
attachment
of
lifting slings must be done carefully
to
avoid the possibility
of
damaging the parts on
which the weight
of
the slings may bear. Special rigging work is best done by someone experienced and
competent in handling heavy machinery.
WESTERBEKE
GENERATORS
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