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INSTALLATION
FOREWORD
Since the boats in which these engines and generators
are used are many and varied, details of engine installation
are equally so.
It is not the purpose of this section to
advise boatyards and engine installers on the generally well
understood and well developed procedures for installation of
engines.
However, the following outline of general procedure
is included because it is valuable in explaining the func-
tions of each component, the reasons why, the precautions to
be watched and the relationship of the installation to the
operation of the engine.
There are details of the installa-
tion which
should
have
a per iodic check
and of which
the
operator should have a thorough understanding to insure good
operating conditions for the engine and correct procedure for
its servicing.
INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT
The engine is shipped from the factory mounted securely and pro-
perly crated.
Accessory equipment is shipped in a separate small box,
usually packed with the engine crate.
Before
accepting
shipment
from
the
transportation
company,
the
crate should be opened and an inspection made for concealed damage.
If either visible or concealed damage is noted, you should require the
delivering agent to sign "Received in damaged condition".
Also check
contents of the shipment against the packing list and make sure note
is made of any discrepancies.
This is your protection against loss or
damage.
Claims for loss or damage must be made to the carrier, not to
J. H. Westerbeke Corporation.
RIGGING AND LIFTING
The engine is fitted with lifting rings.
Rope
or
chain
slings
should
be
attached
to the
rings
and
the
engine lifted by means of tackle attached to this sling.
The lifting
rings
have
been designed
to carry
the
full
weight of
the
engine~
therefore, auxiliary slings are not required or desired.
CAUTION:
Slings must
not
be so short as
to place
the
engine
lifting
eyes
in
significant
sheer
stress.
Strain
on
the
engine
lifting eyes must not be in excess of 10· from the vertical.
A spacer
bar must be placed between the two lifting eyes, if supported by valve
cover studs.
The general rule in moving engines 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
possibility of accidents by avoiding haste.
Do not lift from the pro-
peller coupling, or pry against this with crowbar, as you may distort
the coupling.
In some cases it may be necessary to lift the engine in other than
the regular horizontal position.
It may be that the engine must be
lowered endwise through a small hatchway which cannot be made larger.
If the opening is extremely restricted, it is possible to reduce, to
some extent, the outside clearances such as generator, cooling piping,
water
tank,
filters,
mounting lugs,
etc.
This accessory equipment
should be removed by a competent mechanic and special care should be
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