Installation manual
INTRODUCTION
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Generator
Serial
Number
The
generator
model
number
and
specifications
are
located
on
a
decal
on
the
generator
housing.
SPECIFICATION
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MODEL
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RPM
__________
_
KW
___________
_
KVA
__________
_
VOLTS
________
_
AMPS
________
_
ENG.
HP
____
•
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ENG.
SER.
NO.
GEN.
SER.
NO.
PF/PHASE
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_
WIRES
________
_
RATING
_______
_
INSUL
CLASS
__
TEMP.
RISE
___
_
BATTERY
_____
_
C.tD.
_________
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the
information!
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COMPONENT
LOCATIONS
Component
locations
in
this
manual
are
referenced
from
the
front
of
the
engine
which
is
the
end
at
which
the
raw
water
pump
is
located.
Left
and
right
sides
are
determined
as
follows:
imagine
straddling
the
engine,
facing
the
front
of
the
engine:
the
left
side
is
at
your
left,
the
right
side
is
at
your
right.
The
left
side
is
the
service
side
of
the
generator.
The
engine
and
generator
controls
are
located
in
an
air-cooled
air
intake/control
box.
ORDERING
PARTS
Whenever
replacement
parts
are
needed,
always
provide
the
genera-
tor
and
engine
model
and
serial
numbers.
You
must
provide
us
with
this
information
so
we
may
properly
identify
your
engine/generator.
In
addition,
include
a
complete
part
description
and
part
number
for
each
part
needed
(see
the
Parts
List).
Insist
upon
WESTERBEKE
packaged
parts
because
will
fit
or
generic
parts
are
frequently
not
made
to
the
same
specifications
as
original
equipment.
SPARES
AND
ACCESSORIES
Certain
spare
parts
will
be
needed
to
support
and
maintain
your
Westerbeke
generator
when
cruising
(see
SUGGESTED
SPARE
PARTS).
Often
even
a
simple
item
such
as
a
proper
fuel
filter
can
be
difficult
to
obtain
along
the
way.
UNDERSTANDING
THE
DIESEL
ENGINE/GENERATOR
The
diesel
engine
closely
resembles
the
gasoline
engine,
since
the
mechanism
is
essentially
the
same.
The
cylinder
is
arranged
above
a
closed
crankcase.
The
crankshaft
is
of
the
same
general
type
as
on
a
gasoline
engine,
and
the
diesel
engine
has
the
same
type
of
valves,
camshaft,
piston,
connecting
rod
and
lubricating
system.
Therefore,
to
a
great
extent,
a
diesel
engine
requires
the
same
pre-
ventive
maintenance
as
a
gasoline
engine.
The
most
important
factors
are
proper
ventilation
and
proper
maintenance
of
the
fuel,
lubricating
and
cooling
systems.
Fuel
filter
elements
must
be
replaced
at
the
time
periods
specified,
and
frequent
checking
for
contaminants
(water,
sediment,
etc.)
in
the
fuel
system
is
also
essential.
Another
important
factor
is
the
consistent
use
of
the
same
brand
of
high
detergent
diesel
lubrication
oil
designed
specifically
for
diesel
engines.
The
diesel
engine
does
differ
from
the
gasoline
engine,
however,
in
its
method
of
handling
and
firing
offuel.
The
carburetor
and
ignition
systems
are
replaced
by
a
single
component
-
the
fuel
injection
pump
-
which
performs
the
function
of
both.
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:
Six
important
steps
to
ensure
long
generator
lifo:
•
Proper
engine
and
generator
installation.
•
An
efficient
well-designed
exhaust
system
that
includes
an
anti-siphon
break
to
prevent
water
from
entering
the
engine.
•
Changing
the
engine
oil
every
100
operating
hours.
•
Proper
maintenance
of
all
engine
and
generator
components
according
to
the
maintenance
schedule
in
this
manual.
•
Use
clean,
filtered
diesel
fuel.
•
Winterize
your
engine
according
to
the
LAY-UP
AND
RECOMMISSIONING
section
in
this
manual.
Engines & Generators
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