Westerbeke 7.0KW BCG-60HERTZ Operator's Manual page 19

Rigging and Lifting
The generator is fitted with lifting eyes. Rope or chain slings capable of supporting the generator's weight
should
be
attached to the eyes and the generator lifted by means of tackle attached to these slings. The
lifting eyes have been designed to carry the full weight of the generator; therefore, auxiliary slings are not
required or desired.
CAUTION
Slings must not be so short as to place significant stress on the generator's lifting eyes. Strain
placed on the generator's lifting eyes by the lifting sling must not be in excess of 10° from the
vertical plain.
[.SIIIE
SLING LIFTING
ANGLE MUSl IIOT
EXCEED 10·
LIFT IIIG
EYE
The general rule in moving generators
is to see that all equipment used is amply strong and firmly fixed in
place. Move the engine a little at a time and see that it is firmly supported. Eliminate the possibility of accidents
by avoiding haste. Do not lift the generator by its crankshaft pulley. I n certain situations it may be necessary
to lift the engine in positions other than the horizontal position. Certain situations exist by which the engine
must
be
lowered endwise through a small hatchway which cannot be made larger. Under these conditions,
if the opening of the hatchway is extremely small,
it
is possible to reduce, to some extent, the outside
dimensions of the generator by removing external components such as the cooling system's piping, the heat
exchanger, certain filters, the mounting rails and other obstructive equipment. This accessory equipment
should be removed by a competent mechanic and
special
care should be taken to avoid damage to any
exposed parts. In addition, be careful not to allow dirt and foreign matter to enter any opening created by
the removal
of
engine components. Removed parts/components should be returned to their respective
position as soon as the generator has cleared the obstruction and is ready to be positioned on its mounting
platform. Be sure to use new gaskets where and when needed.
In case
it becomes necessary to hoist the generator front-end upwards or generator-end upwards, the
attachment of lifting slings must be done carefully to avoid the possibility of damaging the parts on which
the weight of the slings
may
bear. Special rigging work is best done
by
someone experienced and competent
in handling
heavy
machinery.
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