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/water injected exhaust
elbow
is
near or
below
the loaded
water
line
of
the
vessel
will
result
in
raw
water
damage
to
the engine and possible
flooding
of
the
vessel.
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
The exhaust system's hose MUST be ce1tified for marine use. Conugated Mmine
Exhaust Hose
is
reconunended. The use
of
this type
of
hose allows for extreme bends
and turns without the need of additiinal 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 heal.
A
detailed
Marine
Installation
Manual
covering
gasoline
and
diesel
engines
and
generators
is
supplied
with
every
unit
sold.
This
manual
.is
also
available
in
pdf
format
on
our
website
to
download
Website:
www.westerbeke.com
Engines & Generators
iv
AVAILABLE
FROM
YOUR
WESTERBEKE
DEALER
SIPHON-BREAK
WITH
STAINLESS
LOOP
FOR
1"
HOSE
PART
NO.
044010
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