Introduction - Westerbeke 29.0 EGED 60Hz Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION
This WESTERBEKE Diesel Generator is a product of
WESTERBEKE's long years of experience and advanced .
technology. We take great pride in the superior durability and
dependable performance of our engines and generators.
Thank you for selecting WESTERBEKE.
In
order
to
get the
full
use and benefit from your generator
it
is
important that you operate and maintain it
correctly~
This
manual
is
designed to help you do this. Please, read this
manual carefully and observe all the safety precautions
throughout Should your generator
require
servicing, contact
your nearest WESTERBEKE dealer for assistance.
This is your operators manual. Along
wi~ ~
manual, .there
is an Installation Manual and Parts Information. A Semce
Manual is available in pdf form on our website or can
be
ordered in book form from a WESTERBEKFJUNIVERSAL
Dealer
WARRANTY PROCEDURES
Your WESTERBEKE Warranty Statement
is
included in the
product documentation package. There is a Warranty
Registration Card you can
fill
out and mail
to
Westerbeke ·
Corporation or go to our website:www. westerbeke.com and
register your products warranty on line. You should receive a
Customer Identification card in the mail
within
60 days of
registering. If.you do not, please contact the factory and have
your product model number, serial number and in service ·
date available.
Customer Identification
Card
I,.,IWESTERSEKE
I
Engines & Generators
Customer Identification
MR. GENERATOR OWNER
MAIN STREET
HOMETOWN, USA
Model
Expires
Serihl
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NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
As this manual takes you through the operating procedures,
maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting of your marine
engine, critical information will be highlighted by NOTES,
CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. An explanation follows:
NOTE: An operating procedure essential to note.
A
CAUTION:
Proceduress which if not strictly
observed, can result In the damage or destruction of
your engine.
A
·WARNING:
Procedures, which If not properly
followed, can result in personal injury or loss of life.
PRODUCT SOFTWARE
Pioduct software, (tech
dlUa.
pans, lists, manuals,
brochures and catalogs), provided from sources other than
WESTERBEKE
are
not within WESTERBEKE's control.
WESTERBEKE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
CONTENT OF SUCH SOFTWARE,
MAKEs
NO .
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT
THERETO, INCLUDING ACCURACY; TIMELINESS OR
COMP'zErENESS THEREOF AND W1U IN NO EVENT ·
BE UABLE FOR ANY TYPE OF DAMAGE OR INJURY
iNCURRED IN CONNECI10N
WITH
OR ARISING OUT
.. OF THE FURNISHING OR USE OF SUCH SOF1WARE.
WESTERBEKE customers should also keep in mind the
time span between printirigs ofWESTERBEKE product
software and the tinavoidable existence of earlier ·
WESTERBEKE manuals. In summation, product software
provided with WESTERBEKE products, whether from
WESTERBEKE or other suppliers, must not and cannot
be relied upon· exclusively as the definitive authority on
the respective product
It
not only
makes
good sense
but is imperative that appropriate representatives of
WES'IERBEKE or the supplier in question be consnited
to detennine the accuracy and currentness of the
product software being consulted by the customer.
PROTECTING YOUR. INVESTMENT·
care
at~
factory
during assembly and tl)orough
testing
have
n$tdted
in a WESTERBEKE generat9r
capable of
Ill8I).Y
tbousands of hours of dependable
~ce~
·However the
manuflicturer
cannot control
how or where the
generator is
install~
in the vessel or the manner in which the unit is
operat6jl 'and serviced in the field. This is up to the
buyer/owner.:Operator. ·
;•
NOTE:
SU:
imp~rtant
steps to ensure long generaJor life:
• Proper engine and generotor insttlllaiion and.alignment.
• An
efficient
weU-designed exhtiust system
that
irtt;,.ludes
an mzti:.siphon breafc to prevent water from entering the
engine.
.
.
.
.
• Changing the engine oil and oil filters' accordiit.g . . to tlie
maintenance scltedule.
• .Proper
niainte1tizliee
of all engine a7ii1 generfdor compo- ·
ne1its accortli;ng
to
the maintenance schedule in this
mimuii! . .
·• Use clei:bi;:(ilierf!d #2 diesel fUel.
• Wznterize your engine ticcoriliitg to the ""Lay-up and
Reco;mmissioninlf' section in this manuaL
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