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INSTALLATION CHECKS
General
Because the crafts in which Westerbeke engines and generators are installed vary in design, installation pro-
cedures will vary according to your craft's specific design.
It is not the intent of this section 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 conditions for the equipment and safe operating conditions for the personnel on board.
Proper location and installation of the generator set in the vessel are of prime importance.
Factors in the installation that must be considered are ventilation, so as to cool the generator and to provide
air for engine combustion; exhaust system, to properly discharge raw cooling water, to quiet the exhaust
and to expel the exhaust gas; cooling water supply; fuel supply; and electrical connections.
Factors in the location that must be considered are proper support and access for servicing and repairs.
There are four 1/2-inch bolt holes in each generator mounting rail to properly secure the generator to its
mounting platform.
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