Westerbeke 12.5 BTDA - Introduction and Warranty Information; Product Overview and Manual Purpose; Warranty Procedures and Registration; Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Explained

INTRODUCTION
This WESTERBEKE Diesel Generator is a product of
WESTERBEKE's long years of experience and advanced .
technology. We take great pride in the superior durability and
dependable performance of our engines and generators.
Thank you for selecting WESTERBEKE.
In order to get the full use and benefit from your generator it
is important that you operate and maintain it correctly. This
manual is designed to help you do this. Please~ re8.d this
manual carefully and observe all the safety precautions
throughout. Should your generator require servicing, contact
your nearest WESTERBEK;E dealer for assistance.
This is your operators manual. Along wi~ this manual, .there
is an Installation Manual and Parts Information. A Serv1ce
Manual is available in pdf form on our website or can be
ordered in book fonn from a WESTERBEKEIUNIVERSAL
Dealer
WARRANTY PROCEDURES
Your WESTERBEKE Warranty Statement is included in the
product documentation package. There is a Warranty
Registration Card you can fill out and mail to Westerbeke ·
Corporation or go to our website:~.westerbeke.com ~d
register your products warranty on line. You should rece1ve a
Customer Identification card in the mail within 60 days of
registering. If 'you do not, please contact the factory and have
your product model number, serial number and in service
date available.
Customer Identification Card
I.....,.IWESTERSEKE
J Engines & Generators
Customer Identification
MR. GENERATOR OWNER
MAIN STREET
HOMETOWN, USA
Model ______ _
Expires _____ _
Serial# ____ _
NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNIN~S
As this manual takes you through the operating procedures,
maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting of your marine
engine, critical.infonnation will be highlighted by NOTES,
CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. An explanation follows:
NOTE: An operating procedure essential to note.
A CAUTION: Procedures, which if not strictly
observed, can result In the damage or destruction of
your engine.
A WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly
followed, can result in personal injury or loss of life.
PRODUCT SOFTWARE
Pioduct software, (tech data, paltS, lists, manuals,
brochures and catalogs), provided from sources other than
WESTERBEKE are not within WESTERBEKE's control.
WESTERBEKE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
CONTENT OF SUCH SOFIWARE, MAKES NO . ·
WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECI'
THEREJ'O, INCLUDING ACCURACY; TIMEliNESS OR
COMPLETENESS THEREOF AND WIU IN NO EVENT .
BE UABLE FOR ANY TYPE OF DAMAGE OR INJURY
iNCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT
. OF THE FURNISHING OR USE OF SUCH SOFIWARE.
WESTERBEKE customers should also keep in mind the
time span between printings of WESTERBEKE product
software and the l.inavoidable existence of earlier ·
WESTERBEKE manuals. In summation, product software
provided with WESTERBEKE products, whether from
WESTERl3EKE or other suppliers, must not and cannot
be relied upon· exclusfvely as the definitive authority on
the respective product. It not qnly makes good sense
but is imperative that appropriate representatives of .
WESTER.BEKE or the supplier in questi,on be consulted
to determine the accuracy and currentness of the
product
software being consulted by the customer.
PROTECTING.Y~UR.INVESTMENT
Care at 'f:4e factory during assembly and ~orough testing
have resiuted in a WESTERBEKE generat9r capable of
maiJy thousands of hours of dependable ~ervice; However the
manufiicturer cannot control how or where the generator is
install~· in the vessel or the mannerin which the unit is
operaftd 'and serviced in the field. This is up to the
buyer/owner.:.Operator. ·
NOTE: SiX imp~'(tant steps to ensure long generator life:
• Proper engine and generator instDllaiion and. alignment.
• An efficient well-designt!fd ex1uiust systt!fm that includes
ananf:t.siphon breafc to prevent waterfrom entering the
engine. · .
w Changing the engine oil and oil fi1ters1 (lCcording .. io tlie
mainte~UZ'nce sclledule.
• Proper maintettillibe of all engine and generator colf!.PO•
n.eitts i:Zecording to the m.ai:tttenance schedule in this
manuaL · · ·
a Use cledli;:filter{!d #2 dieaelfnet.
•· Wmterize your engine ticcoramg to the ~'LD.y·tzp atul
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