Installation Checks - Westerbeke 12B TWO Operator's Manual

INSTALLATION CHECKS
General
Because the crafts in which Westerbeke engines 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 alreadywell-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 condi-
tions for the equipment and safe operating conditions for the personnel on board. Proper location and in-
stallation of the diesel engine in the vessel are of prime importance.
Factors in the installation that must be considered are ventilation, to aid in cooling and to provide air for en-
gine combustion; exhaust system, to property discharge raw cooling water, quiet the exhaust and expel ex-
haust gas; cooling water supply; fuel supply; and electrical connections.
CAUTION
For safety reasons, the engine and transmission are NOT filled with lubricating oil for ship-
ment. Before leaving the factory, however, each engine with transmission is thoroughly tested
with oil in it. 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 engine and transmission are property stored.
Location
The location should be such that it is dry, and away from being splashed by bilge water or water from above.
The engine should be properly ventilated and accessible for minor servicing and repairs (access for major
repairs should be given consideration as well). The location must be property ventilated to provide fresh air
for engine combustion. The engine's lubrication oil sump dipstick, the fresh water and oil fills, and the
transmission's dipstick and transmission or oil fill port must be accessible.
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MUST HOT EXCEED 14'
Please note that the engine's installation angle cannot exceed 14' from the horizontal plain.
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