Westerbeke 3.0 BPMG - Preparations for Initial Start-Up; Pre-Start Inspection and Operation Cautions

PREPARATIONS FOR, INITIAL START-UP
PRESTART INSPECTION
Before starting your generator set for the first time or after a
prolonged layoff, check the following items:
• Make certain the cooling water thru-hull petcock is open.
•, Check the engine oil level: add oil to maintain the level at
the full mark on the dipstick.
• Check the fuel supply and exarriine the fuel filter/separator
bowls for contaminant's.
• Check the DC electrical system. Inspect wire connections
and battery cable connections.
• Check load leads for correct connection as specified in the
, wiring diagrams.
• Examine air inlet anµ outlet for air flow obstructions.
• Be sure no other generator or utility power is connected to
load lines.
• Be sure that in power systems with a neutral line that
the neutral is properly grounded (or ungrounded) as the
system requires, and that the generator neutral is properly
connected to the load neutral. In single phase systems ati
incomplete or open neutral can supply the wrong line-to-
neutral voltage on unbalanced loads.
• Visually examine the unit Look for loose or missing
parts, disconnected wires, unattached hoses, and check
threaded connections. Search for any gasoline leaks.
• Check the coolant level in bott1 the plastic recovery tank
and at the manifold.
SPIN-ON
OILFILTER',
NOTE: After the initial running of the generator, the air in
the engine's cooling system will be purged to the coolant
recovery tank. Open the air bleed petcock to ensure that
the cooling system is purged of air. After shutdown and
. after the engine has cooled, the coolant from the recovery
tank will be drawn into the engine's cooling system to
replace the pflrged air.
Before subsequent operation of the g~erator, the
engine's manifold should be topped off. and the coolant
recovery tank_m_ay need to be filled to the MAX level.
A CAUTION: When starting the genera.tor, it is
recommended that all AC loads, especially large motors,
be switched OFF until the engine has come up to speed
and, in cold climates, starts to warm up. This precaution
wfll prevent damage caused by u11anticipated operation
of the AC machinery and will prevent a cold engine from
stalling.
THERMOSTAT
HOUSING
·. COOLANT PRESSURE CAP
~. TO COOLANT
t.· RECOVERY
TANK
COOLANT TEMPERATURE
SWITCH
COOLING WATER
BY-PASS
INSPECT PERIODICALLY
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