Westerbeke 8.0KW-60Hz Service Manual page 6

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when servicing
equipment; avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts,
sleev~.
rings, necklaces or bracelets that could be caught in
moving parts.
• Make sure all attaching hardware is properly tightened.
Keep protective shields and guards in their respective
places at all times.
• Do not check fluid levels or the drive belts' tension while
the engine/generator is operating.
• Stay clear of the drive shaft and the transmission coupling
when the engine is running; hair and clothing can easily
be caught in these rotating parts.
HAZARDOUS NOISE
A
WARNING:
High noise levels can cause hearing
loss!
• Never operate a generator without its muffler installed.
• Do not run an engine with the
air
intake (silencer)
removed.
• Do not run engines or generators for long periods with
their enclosures open.
A
WARNING:
Do not work on machInery when you
am
mentally or physically Incapacitated by fatigue!
OPERATORS MANUAL
Many of the preceding safety tips and warnings are repeated
in your Operators Manual along with other cautions and
notes to highlight critical information. Read your manual
carefully, maintain your equipment, and follow all safety
procedures.
GASOLINE ENGINE AND GENERATOR
INSTALLATIONS
Preparations to install a gasoline engine or generator should
begin with a thorough examination of the American Boat and
Yacht Council's (ABYC) standards. These standards are from
a combination of sources including the USCG and the NFPA.
Sections of the ABYC standards of particular interest are:
H-2 Ventilation
H-24 Gasoline fuel systems
P-I Exhaust systems
P-4 Inboard engines
E-9 DC Electrical systems
All installations must comply with the Federal Code of
Regulations (FCR).
ABYC, NFPA AND USCG PUBLICATIONS FOR
INSTALLING GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES AND
GENERATORS
Read the following ABYC, NFPA and USCG publications
for safety codes and standards. Follow their recommenda-
tions when installing your WESTERBEKE engine/generator.
ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council)
"Safety Standards for Small Craft"
Order From:
ABYC
3069 Solomon's Island Rd.
Edgewater, MD 21037
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)
"Fire Protection Standard for Motor Craft"
Order From:
NFPA
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
USCG (United States Coast Guard)
"USCG 33CFR183"
Order From:
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20404
.... WESTERBEKE
Engines
&
Generators
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