Installation Checks - Westerbeke 9.0 BCG Technical Manual

INSTALLATION CHECKS
General
Since the crafts in which Westerbeke generators are installed vary in design, installation procedures will vary
according to your craft's specific design. The intent of this section is not to advise boatyards or installers on
procedures already well-developed and well-understood. However, it is important that the owner/operator
realize there are details of the installation which require periodic checks to ensure the best operating condi-
tions for the equipment and safe operating conditions for the personnel on board. Proper location and in-
stallation of the gasoline generator in the vessel are of prime importance.
Installation factors that must be considered are ventilation which provides air for engine combustion, cools
the generator's end, and removes heat produced by the engine during and after operation; the exhaust sys-
tem which properly discharges raw cooling water (sea water), quiets the exhaust, expels exhaust gas, and
cools the exhaust gases, the raw water supply and discharge circuit for the engine, fuel supply and AC and
DC electrical connections.
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the generator's engine is not filled with lubricating oil for shipment. Before
leaving the factory, however, each generator set is thoroughly tested with the proper amount
of oil in its engine and with an antifreeze mixture used in both the raw and freshwater cooling
systems. This testing, among other things, provides all internal parts with a coating of oil. This
oil and antifreeze acts as a preservative to coat the inside of the engine, providing reliable
protection against corrosion for at least one year if the generator is properly stored.
Inspection of Equipment
The generator is shipped from the factory securely mounted and properly crated. Accessory equipment is
shipped in a separate small box, usually packed within the generator's crate.
Before accepting shipment of the generator set from the transportation company, the crate should be
opened and the contents inspected for concealed damage. If either visible or concealed damage is noted,
you should require the delivery agent sign "Received in damaged condition" on the proper delivery receipt.
Also check the contents of the shipment against the packing list and make sure that the proper notation is
made if any discrepancies exist. These noted discrepancies are your protection against loss or damage.
Claims concerning loss or damage
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be made to the
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not to Westerbeke Corporation.
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