Westerbeke 8.0KW BCDT60Hz Owner's Manual page 12

INSTALLATION
LOCATION AND MOUNTING
A solid, level mounting platform is very important for the proper
operation of your generator. Select a location that will allow
adequate space on all sides for ventilation and servicing. Locate
the generator away from living quarters, and away from bilge
splash and vapors.
The mounting platform may be of wood, metal or fiberglass. It
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must be horizontal and should be as small as possible to minimize
vibrations. A low mounting platform is preferred because it will
be stable and easy to build; . a higher mounting platform must be
very sturdy to avoid resonange and vibrations (see illustrations).
GENERATOR . .
·HIGH MOUNTiNG
PLATFORM
. '.(NOT
PREFERRED)
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...
LOW MOUNTING
PLATFORM
....... ; (PREFERRED) .
GENERATOR
If the vibration-dampening mounts furnished with the generator
are not adequate to muffle vibmtion or resonance in an installation
where the mounting surface is not ideal, then adding aplate
between the generator and the boat's mounting platform is a
possible solution. This will also improve the sound insulation. For
this plate, use 1" (2.54cm) thick wood that weighs 22 - 33 lbs
(10 - IS kg), and soft mounts (45 durometer rating) that are
rectangular. Position these mounts so they are on the diagonal
and not aligned with the generator's mounts (see illustration). The
generator's mounts may be turned in any direction. Mount the
plate to the boat's platform, then mount the generator to the plate.
VENTILATION
Allow for the sufficient intake of cool air for proper engine
combustion and the discharge of the heated air while the generator
is running. Since heated air rises, the intake of cool air should be
directed into the lower area of the generator compartment and the
heated air should be discharged from the upper area of the
compartment.
NOTE: Engine combustion air enters the generator
s
through holes
in the base of the enclosure. This area must be kept clear of
obstructions to help insure air entry.
FUEL LINES
Fuel Supply Line
In most installations, the generator would use the same fuel tank
as the vessel's propulsion engine. If this is the case, the fuel sup-
ply line to the generator should come from its own pickup in the
common fuel tank and not tee off the supply line to the
propulsion engine.
To assure proper suction, the generator's fuel pump should not be
more
than
39" (lm) above the bottom of the fuel pickup tube.
Fuel Re.turn Line
The fuel return line at the fuel tank should extend down to the bot-
tom of the tank in the same manner as the fuel pickup tube. This
must be done in an installation where the fuel tank is located
below the engine's fuel system. This precaution insures against
hard starting due to air displacing fuel siphoning out of the
engine's fuel system through the return line when the generator is
shutdown
L_-I---+-VI16RATlO~iS
DAMPER
GENERATOR TOP VIEW
MOUNTS-CAN BE
TURNED ANY DIRECTION
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