Generator Specifications - Westerbeke 8.0KW-60HZ Operator's Manual

WESTERBEKE 8.0 KW
to
15 KW BEG ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Type
Governort
Combustion Chamber
Bore & Stroke
Piston Displacement
Firing Order
Direction of Rotation
Compression Ratio
Weight
Gasoline, four-cycle, four-cylinder,
fresh water-cooled, Vertical, in-line
overhead mechanism.
Hoof, flybal type, 5% speed regulation
Semi-spherical type.
2.97 x 3.23 cu.in. (75.5 x 82.0 mm)
89.6 cubic inches (1468 cubic centimeters)
1 - 3 - 4-2
Clockwise, wilen viewed from thelront.
9.0:1
8.0Kw
10.0 Kw
12.5 Kw
15.0 Kw
440 Lbs (199 Kg)
466 Lbs (211 Kg)
497 Lbs (225 Kg)
525 Lbs (238 Kg)
TUNE-UP SPECIFICATIONS
Compression Pressure
(Limit of difference
between cylinders)
Valve Seat Angle
Valve Clearance
(engine hot)
Engine Timing
Limit 14psi (100 Kpa)
Intake 45°
Exhaust 45°
Intake 0.08 inches (0.20 mm)
Exhaust 0.09 inches (0.25 mm)
20° BTDC at 1800 rpm ± .5°
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General
Oil Filter
Sump Capacity
(not including filter)
Operating Oil Pressure
(engine hot)
Oil Grade
Forced lubrication by geared pump
Full flow, spin-on replaceable type
3.5 U.S. qts (15.2 liters)
plus filter/cooler assembly
50-60 psi
API Specification of SJ class.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Start Motor
Starting Battery
CCA
Battery Capacity
General
Distributor
Spark Plug Thread Size
12 Volt, reduction gear/solenoid.
12 Volt, (-) negative ground.
300-600 Amps
150 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA).
IGNITION SYSTEM
Battery ignition 12V negative ground.
Distributor with ignition module and igniter.
Ignition COil and spark plugs.
Equipped witll auto timing controller, ignition
coil built-in breaker less type.
14mm X 1.25 pitch
IGNITION SYSTEM (CONT.)
Carburetor (STD Type)
Spark Plug Gap
General
Fuel
Fuel Lift Pump
Fuel Consumption
8.0 Kw to 15.0 Kw
Fuel Filter
(on engine)
Air Cleaner
(flame arrester)
AirFlow
(engine combustion)
Down draft type, single barrel.
USCG approved flame arrester
.030 inches (0.8 mm)
FUEL SYSTEM
Conventional carburetor type with electric
fuel pump ..
Regular or unleaded gasoline with an octane
rating of 89 or better.
Electric-lift capability of 6 ft. (18mm).
1.10to 170 U.S. GPH at 3000 rpm.
at full load.
Replaceable cartridge-screw on.
Metal screen type - cleanable.
46.6 cfm (1.3 cmm).
COOLING SYSTEM
General
Operating Temperature
Fresll Water Pump
Raw Water Pump
Raw Water Flow
at 1800 rpm
System Capacity
(coolant)
Fresh water-cooled block, thermostatically-
controlled with heat exchanger.
140 - 160° F (60 - 71 ° C)
Centrifugal type, metal impeller, belt-driven.
Positive displacement, rubber impeller,
belt-driven.
5.5 gpm (5.20 Ipm)
5.5 US qts (5.20 liters)
AC GENERATOR (SINGLE PHASE)
Single Phase
Voltage
Voltage Regulation
Frequency Regulation
Ratings-AC Volts
8.0Kw@60Hz
10.0Kw@60 Hz
12.5Kw@60 Hz
15.0Kw@60 Hz
Generator Cooling
Air Requirements
(60 Hertz at 1800 RPM)
Engine combustion Air
Requirements
(60 Hertz at 1800 RPM)
Engine Compartment
Cooling Requirements
Brushless six pole, revolving field.
Sealed lubricated single bearing design.
Reconnectable, single-phase transformer with
solid-state voltage regulation.
120 or 120/240 Volts - 60 Hertz
230 volts - 50 Hertz
± S%
no load to full load
± 3 Hertz (5%) no load to full load
120/240 volts - 66/33
120/240 volts - 83/41
120/240 volts - 104/52
120/240 volts - 125/62
200 - 300 cfm (5.6 - 8.4 cmm)
Note: Increase air supply 15% for Hertz
operation 1500 rpm.
46.6 cfm (.1.3 cmm)
100-200 cfm (2.83-5.66 cmm)
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