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INSTALLATION CHECKS
General
Because the crafts in which Westerbeke engines and generators are installed vary in design, installation
procedures will vary according to your craft's specific design. It is not the intent of this section to advise
boatyards or installers on procedures already well-developed and well-understood.
However, it is
important that the owner/operator 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 generator set in the vessel are of prime
importance.
Factors in the installation that must be considered are ventilation, so as to cool the generator and to
provide air for engine combustion; exhaust system, to properly discharge raw cooling water, to quiet the
exhaust and to expel the exhaust gas; cooling water supply; the electrical connections, both AC and DC,
and a fuel system that will provide an unrestricted fuel supply and properly filtered fuel to the fuel pump
on the engine.
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CAUTION
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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 of the 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 concerning loss or damage must be made to the carrier, not to Westerbeke Corporation.
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