Preparations For Initial Start-Up - Westerbeke 29.0 EGED 60Hz Operator's Manual

PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL START-UP
PRESTART INSPECTION
Before starting your generator for the first time or after a
prolonged layoff, check the following items:
• Make certain the cooling water thru-hull petcock is open.
• Check the engine oil level: add oil to maintain the level at
the full mark on the dipstick.
• Check the fuel supply and examine the fuel fiiter/separator
bowls for contaminants.
• Check the DC electrical system. Inspect wire connections
and battery cable connections.
• Check load leads for correct connections as specified in
the wiring diagrams.
• Examine the air inlet and outlet for
air
flow obstructions
(Soundguard).
. • Be sure no other generator or utility power is connected to
the load lines.
• Be sure that in power systems with a neutral line that the
neutral is properly grounded (or ungrounded) as the system
requires, and that generator neutral is properly connected
to the load neutral. In single phase systems an incomplete
or open neutral can supply the wrong line-to-neutral volt-
age on unbalanced loads.
• Visually examine the unit. Look for loose or missing
parts, disconnected wires, unattached hoses, and check
threaded connections. Search for any fuel' leaks.
A
CAUTION:
When starting the generator, it is
recommended that all AC loads, especially large
motors, be switched OFF until the engine has come
up to speed and, in cold climates, starts to warm up.
This precaution will prevent damage caused by
unanticipated operation of the AC machinery and will
prevent a cold engine from stalling.
• Check the coolant level in both the plastic recovery
tank
and at the manifold.
NOTE: After the initial running of the generator, the air in
the engine's cooling system will be purged to the coolant
recovery tank. Open the air bleed petcock to ensure that
the cooling system is purged of air. After shutdown and
after the engine has cooled, the coolant from the recovery .
tank will be drawn into the engine 's cooling system to
replace the purged air.
Before subsequent operation of the generator, the engine's
manifold should be topped off, and the coolant recovery
tank may need to be filled to the MAX level.
COOLANT
RECOVERY TANK
MAINTAIN
COOLANT LEVEL
AT 1/2 FULL