Introduction - Westerbeke 20.0KW sbeg Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION
This WESTERBEKE Generator is a product of
WESTERBEKE's long years of experience and advanced
technology. We take great pride in the superior durability and
dependable perfonnance of our engines and generators.
Thank
you for selecting WESTERBEKE.
In order
to
get the full use and benefit from your generator, it
is important that you operate and maintain it correctly. This
manual is designed to help you do this. Please read this
manual carefully and observe all the safety precautions
throughout. Should your generator require servicing, contact
your nearest WESTERBEKE dealer for assistance.
This
is
your operators manual. Along with this manual there
is an Installation manual and a unit parts print. A Service
manual is available and can be ordered from your local
WESTERBEKFJUNIVERSAL dealer.
WARRANTY PROCEDURES
Your WESTERBEKE Warranty is included in a separate
folder. If you have not received a customer identification card
registering your warranty 60 days after submitting the
warranty registry form, please contact the factory in
writing with model information, including the unit's serial
number and conunission date.
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Model
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Ser.#
CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION CARD (TYPICAL)
The WESTERBEKE serial number is an alphanumeric
number that can assist in determining the date of
manufacture of your WESTERBEKE engine/generator.
The first character indicates the decade (A=1960's,
B=1970', C=1980's, 0=1990's, E=2000's), the second
character represents the year in the decade, and the fourth
and fifth numbers represent the month of manufacturer.
PRODUCT SOFTWARE
Product
software, (tech data,
parts
lists, manuals, brochures
and catalogs), provided from sources other than
WESTERBEKE are not within WESTERBEKE'S
CONTROL.
WESTERBEKE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
CONTENT OF SUCH SOFTWARE, MAKES NO
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WITH
RESPECT THERETO, INCLUDING ACCURACY,
TIMEUNESS OR COMPLETENESS THEREOF AND
WILL IN NO EVENT BE UABLE FOR ANY TYPE OF
DAMAGE OR INJURY INCURRED IN CONNECTION
WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THE FURNISHING OR
USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE.
WESTERBEKE customers should also keep in mind the
time span between printings of WESTERBEKE product
software and the unavoidable existence of earlier
WESTERBEKE manuals. In summation, product software
provided with WESTERBEKE products, whether from
WESTERBEKE or other suppliers, must not and cannot
be relied upon exclusively as the definitive authority on
the respective product. It not only makes good sense
but is imperative that appropriate representatives of
WESTERBEKE or the supplier in question be consulted
to detennine the accuracy and currentness of the
product software being consulted by the customer.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The engine and generator serial numbers and model numbers
are located on a decal on the generator housing. Take the
time to enter the information on the blank decal provided
below as this will provide a quick reference when seeking
technical information and/or ordering repair parts.
Fill
in
the
information for your own reference.
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