Westerbeke 4.5 BCG Operator's Manual page 5

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
II Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when servicing
equipment; avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts, sleeves,
rings, necklaces or bracelets that could be caught in
moving parts.
II Make sure all attaching hardware is properly tightened.
Keep protective shields and guards in their respective
places at all times.
II Do not check fluid levels or the drive belt's tension while
the engine is operating.
II Do not allow any swimming or activity around or near
the exhaust discharge opening for the generator while the
generator is operating. Carbon Monoxide poisoning or
death can occur.
HAZARDOUS NOISE
A
WARNING:
High noise levels can cause hearing
loss!
II Never operate an engine without its muffler installed.
II Do not run an engine with the air intake (silencer) or
flame arrested removed.
II Do not run engines for long periods with their enclosures
open (when installed).
A
WARNING:
Do not work on machinery when you
are mentally or physically incapacitated by fatigue!
OPERATORS MANUAL
Many of the preceding safety tips and warnings are repeated
in your Operators Manual along with other cautions and
notes to highlight critical information. Read your manual
carefully, maintain your equipment, and follow all safety
procedures.
GASOLINE ENGINE AND GENERATOR INSTALLATIONS
Preparations to install a gasoline engine or generator should
begin with a thorough examination of the American Boat and
Yacht Council's (ABYC) standards. These standards are a
combination of sources including the USCG and the NFPA.
Sections of the ABYC standards of particular interest are:
H-2 Ventilation for Boats using Gasoline
H-24 Gasoline Fuel Systems
P-1
Installation of Exhaust systems
for Propulsion and Auxiliary Engines
P-4 Marine Inboard engines and Transmissions
E-11 AC and DC Electrical systems On Boats
All installations must comply with the Federal Code of
Regulations (FCR).
www.abycinc.org
ABYC, NFPA AND USCG PUBLICATIONS FOR
INSTALLING ENGINES AND GENERATORS
Read the following ABYC, NFPA and USCG publications
for safety codes and standards. Follow their
recommendations when installing your engine
ABYC
(American Boat and Yacht Council)
"Safety Standards for Small Craft"
Order From:
ABYC
613 Third Street, Suite 10
Annapolis, MD 21403
www.abycinc.org
NFPA - (National Fire Protection Association)
"Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft"
Order From:
National Fire Protection Association
Battery March Park
Quincy, MA 02269
USCG
(United States Coast Guard)
Regulations are under titles CFR33 and CFR46 of the "Code
of Regulations"
Order From:
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20404
Engines & Generators
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