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6.7.3 Installation in Steel or Aluminum
Vessels
Installation of a generator set in a vessel constructed of
a material capable of conducting current (e.g., steel or
aluminum) is s ubject to considerations not normally
encountered in fiberglass or wood vessels. These
differences include equipment grounding, grounding of
neutral conductors, ground-fault protection, and
isolation of galvanic currents.
The scope of these topics is too extensive to be fully
discussed here. Consult your local marine authority for
more information.
Before installing the generator set, check the wiring
diagrams in Section 5 to become familiar with the
electrical system.
6.7.4 Installation Regulations
The U.S. Coast Guard governs generator set
installation in U.S. pleasurecraft and commercial
vessels. Refer to the applicable regulations below:
U.S. Pleasurecraft Installation
Regulations
Title 33CFR, Chapter I, U.S. Coast Guard, Part 183
1. Subpart I—Electrical Equipment
2. Subpart J—Fuel Systems
U.S. Commercial Vessel Installation
Regulations
Title 46CFR, Chapter I, U.S. Coast Guard
1. Part 111—Electrical Systems
2. Part 182—Machinery Installation
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