Westerbeke 9.0 BCG Technical Manual page 19

Rigging and Lifting
The generator is fitted with lifting eyes. Rope or chain slings capable of supporting the generator's weight
should be attached to the eyes and the generator lifted by means of tackle attached to this sling. The lifting
eyes have been designed to carry the full weight of the generator; therefore, auxiliary slings are not required
or desired.
CAUTION
Slings must not be so short as to place Significant stress on the generator's lifting eyes. Strain
placed on the generator's lifting eyes by the lifting sling must not be in excess of 10° from the
vertical plain.
The general rule in moving generators 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 the possibility of acci-
dents by avoiding haste. Do not lift the generator by its crankshaft pulley. In certain situations it may be
necessary to lift the engine in positions other than the horizontal position. Certain situations exist by which
the engine must be lowered endwise through a small hatchway which cannot be made larger. Under these
conditions, If the opening of the hatchway is extremely restrictive, it is possible to reduce, to some extent,
the outside dimensions of the generator by removing external components such as the alternator, the cool-
ing system's piping, the heat exchanger, certain filters, the mounting rails and other obstructive equipment.
This accessory equipment should be removed by a competent mechanic and special care should be taken
to avoid damage to any exposed parts. In addition, be careful not to allow contaminants to enter any open-
ing created by the removal of equipment. Removed parts should be returned to their respective position
once the generator has been placed in the compartment in which it will operate. Replace sealing gaskets of
components removed as needed.
In case it becomes necessary to hoist the generator front-end upwards or generator-end upwards, the at-
tachment of lifting slings must be done carefully to avoid the possibility of damaging the parts on which the
weight of the slings may bear. Special rigging work is best done by someone experienced and competent
in handling heavy machinery.
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