Preparations For Initial Start-Up - Westerbeke 5.5 kw EDC 60 HZ Operator's Manual

PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL START-UP
PRESTART INSPECTION
Before starting your generator set for the first time or after a
prolonged layoff, check the following items:
• Make certain the cooling water thru-hull petcock is open.
• Check the engine oil level: add oil to maintain the level. at
the full mark on the dipstick.
• Check the fuel supply and examine the fuel filter/separator
bowls for contaminant's.
• Check the DC electrical system. Inspect wire connections
and battery cable connections.
• Check load leads for correct connection as specified in the
wiring diagrams.
• Examine air inlet and outlet for air flow obstructions.
• Be sure no other generator or utility power is connected to
load lines.
• Be sure that in power systems with a neutral line that
the neutral is properly grounded (or ungrounded) as the
system requires, and that the generator neutral
is
properly
connected to the load neutral. In single phase systems an
incomplete or open neutral can supply the wrong line-to-
neutral voltage on unbalanced loads.
• Visually examine the unit. Look for loose or missing
parts, disconnected wires, unattached hoses, and check
threaded connections.
WAIT FOR THE ENGINE TO COOL
BEFORE REMOVING THE RADIATOR
GAP
FROM COOLANT
RECOVERY TANK
A
CAUTION:
When starting the generator, it is
recommended that all AC loads, especially large motors,
be switched OFF until the engine has come up to speed
and, in cold climates, starts to warm up. This precaution
will prevent damage caused by unanticipated operation
of the AC machinery and will prevent
a
cold engine from
stalling.
• Check the coolant level in both the plastic recovery tank
and at the manifold.
NOTE: After the initial rwmiilg of the generator, the air in
the engine
~
cooling system will be purged to the coolant
recovery tank, Open the air bleed petcock to ensure that
the cooling system is purged of air. After shutdown
~
after the engine has cooled, the coolant from the recove>y
tank will be drawn into the engine ~ cooling system to
replace the purged air.
Before subsequent operation of the generator, the
engine~ manifold should be topped off, and the coolon/
'l!COVe1Y
tank may need
to
be filled to the M4X level.
TOP OIL FILL
MANIFOlD PRESSURE ~~r.,,:;~~~~,
PRESS DOWN AND TURN ........
-..,...",.,t
)_m---C~~~S
TO LIFT OFF
OIL DIPSTICK
lOW
~
WESTERBEKE
Engines & Generators
6
TO NIPPLE AT
MANIFOLD PRESSURE CAP
STOP BOLT ADJUSTMENT
SPEED ADJUSTMENT
FACTORY SET