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- Page 1 IM1000 INSTALLATION MANUAL Marine Generators | Marine Diesel Engines | Land-Based Generators...
- Page 2 4420 14th Avenue N.W. Seattle, WA 98107 Tel: (206) 789-3880 Fax: (206) 782-5455 Copyright © 2013 Northern Lights, Inc. All rights reserved. Northern Lights™, and the Northern Lights logo are trademarks of Northern Lights, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. PART NO.: IM1000 02/13...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
This publication is the sole property of Northern Lights, Inc. It may not be reproduced in whole or part without the expressed written permission of Northern Lights, Inc. © Northern Lights, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved. Litho U.S.A. Publication number: IM1000 02/13. - Page 4 IM1000 02/13...
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Page 5: Introduction
Under no circumstances are Northern Lights diesel powered gen sets, or any other diesel powered equipment provided by Northern Lights, Inc. to be installed or used in any vessel in which a gasoline engine is also present. Northern Lights products do not include spark-arresting and explosion-proof electrical components necessary to operate in the presence of gasoline or gasoline fumes. - Page 6 IM1000 02/13...
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Page 7: Unit Identification Model Designation
Northern Lights marine generator set M 673 with a 673 engine. Serial Numbers • When referencing Northern Lights equipment by serial number, it is important to differentiate between the engine, the generator end, and the generator set serial numbers. -
Page 8: Warranty
fi ll the cylinders and ruin the engine. • Use gravity feed fuel fi lter wherever possible. • Put seasonal load on one leg of generator (heaters). • Install so engine service side is easily accessible. Split loads between legs. IM1000 02/13... -
Page 9: Model Selection
Estimating Electrical Load It is important to match the correct Northern Lights the amp rating is listed, multiply amps x voltage to get generator with your vessel's electrical load. The right the equipment wattage. -
Page 10: Mounting
Dimensions, weights, and maximum operating accessible. angularity vary by model and are available from Northern Lights generators are supported on a frame Northern Lights. that incorporates a drip pan and is equipped with IM1000 02/13... -
Page 11: Exhaust System
Exhaust System Figure 2: Exhaust Manifold ABOVE Load Water Line Figure 3: Exhaust Manifold Load Water Line Figure 4: Exhaust Manifold BELOW Load Water Line IM1000 02/13... -
Page 12: Wet Exhaust
All marine generator set installations: Northern Lights generators can be supplied with water injection elbows which attach directly to the wet exhaust A) Wet Exhaust - the exhaust gases are cooled by the manifold. -
Page 13: Dry Exhaust
Then stop the engine immediately, replace the impeller and open the seacock. IM1000 02/13... -
Page 14: Cooling System
(1 m). The thru-hull inlet fi tting should be a fl ush type, located beneath the water level during operation. The inlet water strainer keeps most debris from reaching the raw water pump where it could break the impeller or Figure 6: Heat Exchanger Cooling clog the heat exchanger. IM1000 02/13... -
Page 15: Fuel System
fi lters without draining the entire fuel line and allows for easier engine servicing. If the fuel tank is Each Northern Lights generator has a fuel manifold located above the engine, provision should be made to with connections for supply and returned fuel. The lines shut off the fuel when the engine is not running and for should be no smaller than these pipe sizes. -
Page 16: Noise Control
Avoid using light stringers or bulkheads that can vibrate transom. and amplify noise. Be sure the generator does not touch Many Northern Lights sets can be mounted in an bulkheads, the hull or other structures. Be sure that all optional sound shield to reduce noise. It provides easy... -
Page 17: Batteries
Batteries Northern Lights generators utilize negative ground Secure the batteries in an acid resistant container on electrical systems. The negative (-) terminal of the a platform above the fl oor. Use a nonmetallic cover to battery should be connected to the cap screw on the prevent damage or sparks. - Page 18 Notes IM1000 02/13...
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- Page 20 4420 14th Ave. NW., Seattle WA 98107 Tel: (206) 789-3880 • 1-800-762-0165 • www.northern-lights.com Northern Lights and Lugger are registered trademarks of Northern Lights, Inc. © 2013 All rights reserved. Litho USA.
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