Operating instructions
INSTALLATION
When installing WES1ERBEKE 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 he 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 he looped a
minimum
of
20" above the vessel's waterline. Failure
to
use a siphon-break when
the exhaust manifold injection
pOri
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 hose must he certified for marine use. The system must be designed to
prevent water from entering the exhaust under any sea conditions and at any angle
of
the vessels hulL
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