Westerbeke BCG4.0KW Operator's Manual page 22

Rigging and Lifting
The generator is fitted with lifting eyes. Rope or chain slings capable of supporting the generator's weight
should be attached to the eyes and the generator lifted by means of tackle attached to these slings. The lift-
ing eyes have been designed to carry the full weight of the generator; therefore, auxiliary slings are not re-
quired or desired.
CAUTION
Slings must not be so short as to place significant stress on the generator's lifting eyes. Strain
placed on the generator's lifting eyes by the lifting Sling must not be in excess of 10 0 from the
vertical plain.
ENGINE
SLING LIFTING
ANGLE MUST HOT
EXCEED 10'
LI FT I NG
EYE
The general rule in moving generators is to see that all equipment used is amply strong and firmly fixed in
place. Move the engine a little at a time and see that it is firmly supported. Eliminate the possibility of acci-
dents by avoiding haste. Do not lift the generator by its crankshaft pulley. In certain sttuations tt may be
necessary to lift the engine in positions other than the horizontal position. Certain situations exist by which
the engine must be lowered endwise through a small hatchway which cannot be made larger. Under these
conditions, If the opening of the hatchway is extremely small, it is possible to reduce, to some extent, the
outside dimensions of the generator by removing external components such as the cooling system's piping,
the heat exchanger, certain filters, the mounting rails and other obstructive equipment. This accessory equip-
ment should be removed by a competent mechanic and special care should be taken to avoid damage to
any exposed parts. In addttion, be careful not to allow dirt from entering any opening created by the removal
of equipment. Removed parts should be returned to their respective position as soon as the generator has
cleared the obstruction and is ready to be positioned on its mounting platform.
In case it becomes necessary to hoist the generator front-end upwards or generator-end upwards, the at-
tachment of lifting slings must be done carefully to avoid the possibility of damaging the parts on which the
weight of the slings may bear. Special rigging work is best done by someone experienced and competent
in handling heavy machinery.
19 Westerbeke Generators