Westerbeke BCG4.0KW Operator's Manual page 33

Ventilation
The ventilation requirements of the generator sets include the following: combustion air is required for the
engine cylinders; cooling air is required for the generator end and also lor removing the heat produced by
the generator's engine during operation; and ventilating air is required to clear the bilges below the gener-
ator, as well as the compartment in which the generator is located, of potentially toxic and flammable gasoline
vapors.
Keep in mind that hot air rises, so heated air should be removed from the upper area of the generator com-
partment and cool fresh air should be directed to the lower areas of the compartment. Ventilation should
be accomplished with the aid of blowers especially when the vessel is not underway. Refer to the "SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS" section 01 this manual for the airflow requirements of the generator sets, page 13 for the
BCG 4.0KW, and page 17 for the BCG 6.5KW.
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