INSTALLATION
When installing WESTERBEKE engines and generators
it
is important that strict
attention be paid
to
the following information:
CODES
AND
REGULATIONS
Strict federal regulations, ABYC guidelines, and safety codes must be complied with
when installing engines and generators in a marine environment.
SIPHON·BREAK
For installations where the exhaust manifold/water injected exhaust elbow is close to
or will
be
below the vessel's waterline, provisions must
be
made to install a siphon-
break
in
the raw water supply hose to the exhaust elbow. This hose must be looped a
minimum
of
20" above the vessel's waterline.
Failure
to
use
a siphon-break
when
the
exhaust manifold injection porl
is
at
or
below
the
load
waterline
wiU
result
in
raw
water
damage
to
the
engine
and
possible
flooding
of
the
boat.
If
you have any doubt about the position
of
the water-injected exhaust elbow relative '
to the vessel's waterline under the vessel's various operating conditions, install a
siphon-break.
NOTE:
A siphon-break
requires
periodic inspection and cleaning
to
ensure
proper
operation.
Failure
to
properly maintain a siphon-break can
result
in
catastrophic
engine
damage.
Consult
the
siphon-break manufacturer for proper maintenance.
EXHAUST
SYSTEM
.
AVAILABLE
FROM
YOUR
WESTERBEKE
·'DEALER
\"sJPHON~MEAKWlTHSTAINLESS
LOOP'
The exhaust system's hose
MUST
be
certified for marine use. Corrugated Marine
Exhaust Hose is recommended. The use
of
this type
of
hose allows for extreme bends
and turns without the
need
of
additional fitting and clamps to accomplish these bends
and turns. In this regard, a single length
of
corrugated exhaust hose can be used. The
system
MUST
be designed to prevent the entry
of
water into the exhaust system
under any sea conditions and at any angle
of
vessels heel.
A
detailed
Marine
Installation
Manual
covering
gasoline
and
diesel,
engines
and
generators,
is
supplied
with
each
unit.
A
pdf
is
available
to
download
from
our
website
at
www.westerbeke.com.
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