Westerbeke 12.5 BTDA - Installation Procedures; Codes and Regulations Compliance; Siphon-Break Installation and Function; Exhaust System Requirements

INSTALLATION
When iilstalling WEST.BRBEKE engines and generators it is important that strict
attention· be paid to the following information: · ·
CODES AND·-ULATIONS .
· S~ federal reguiations, ABYC guid8nnes, and sa.fety codes ml¥Jt be cornpU~ with
when installing engines and generators in a marine environment.'
SIPHON-BREAK
For installations where the~ manifold/water inject.Cd exhaust elb9w is close to
or -Will be beloW die ·v-essers waterlirie, proViSiOnS iniist ~ maae 'io 'llisfiill a 'SipliOii-
break in the raw water supply hose to the exhaust elbow. This hose must be looped a
minimum of 20'' abo'Ve the vessel's water~ Failare to use a Biphon-bretilc when
the ex1uzust manifr!ld injection port is lit or below the 'to¢ waterline will resrilt in
raw water damage to tk;e ~anti pQssibk jl.ooding. of the !Joat.
If you have ~y doubt about the position of the water .. injected exhaust elbow ~ve
to the vessel's waterline under the ~·s various operating conditi~ inBtall a
rtphon..bretilc. · · · · ·
NO'I'E: A. sq,hoti-b~k reqili.rns Periofl!.c flwJection and cleaning to ensure p10per
operation. Failure_ tp_properly_ mabitain a siphon-break can result in catastrophic
engine dimiilge~' CiJMiift the sijihmi-break manufacturer for proper riuiintenance.
EXHAUST-SYSTEM ...
AVAILAB~FROM
:aWES'IEM.EKE
SIPHON-BJ:iEAK WITH STAiNLESS
LOOP'
The exhaust' system's hase MUS'J; be certified for marine use. Conugated Marine
Exhaust~ is recommended.. The use of this tYPe of hose allows for eXtreme bends
and-~ without the need of additional fitting and. clamps to accomplish these beMs .
and toms. In tbis ~~ a single lengtb of corrugated~ hose can be used The
system MU$'1'· be designed·to prevent the .entry of waterlnto the exhaust system
under any sea conditions· aixl at -any angle of vessels heel.
A detailed Marlne.lnstallatiiJD Manual covering gBSQiine and diesel, ·
engines and generators, Is supplied v.ritb each unit A pdf is available
to download frail oar wibsite at \VViW.westerbeke.com.
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