Installation Checks - Westerbeke BCG4.0KW Operator's Manual

INSTALLATION CHECKS
General
Since the crafts in which Westerbeke generators are installed vary in design, installation procedures will vary
according to your craft's specific design. The intent of this section is not to advise boatyards or installers on
procedures already well-developed and well-understood. However, the owner/operator must 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
gasoline generator in the vessel are of prime importance.
Factors in the installation that must be considered are ventilation, to aid in cooling the generator end; to
provide air for engine combustion and to remove heat produced by the engine while operating; the exhaust
system, to properly discharge raw cooling water (sea water), to quiet the exhaust, and to expel exhaust gas;
the cooling water supply; and the electrical connections.
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the generator's engine is NOT filled with lubricating oil for shipment. Before
leaving the factory, however, each generator set is thoroughly tested with oil in its engine.
This testing, among other things, provides all internal parts with a coating of oil. This oil acts
as a preservative, providing reliable protection against corrosion for at least one year if the
generator is properly stored.
Inspection of Equipment
The generator is shipped from the factory securely mounted and properly crated. Accessory equipment is
shipped in a separate small box, usually packed within the generator's crate.
Before accepting shipment olthe generator set from the transportation company, the crate should be opened
and the contents inspected for concealed damage. If either visible or concealed damage is noted, you should
require the delivery agent sign "Received in damaged condition" on the proper delivery receipt. Also check
the contents of the shipment against the packing list and make sure that the proper notation is made if any
discrepancies exist. These noted discrepancies are your protection against loss or damage. Claims con-
cerning loss or damage must be made to the carrier, not to the Westerbeke Corporation.
Westerbeke Generators 18