Westerbeke 50 User Manual

INSTALLATION
FOREWORD
Since the boats in which these engines are used are many
and varied, details of engine installation are equally so.
It is not the purpose of this section to advise boatyards and
eng ine installers on the generally well understood and well
developed procedures for installation of eng ines. However,
the following outline of general procedure is included
because it is valuable in explaining the functions of each
component, the reasons why, the precautions to be watched and
the relationship of the installation to the operation of the
eng ine. There are details of the installation which should
have a periodic check and of which the operator should have a
thorough understanding to insure good operating cbndi tions
for the engine and correct procedure for its servicing.
INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT
The engine is shipped from the factory mounted securely and pro-
perly crated. Accessory equipment is shipped in a separate small box,
usually packed with the engine crate.
Before accepting shipment from the transportation company, the
crate should be opened and an inspection made for concealed damage.
If either visible or concealed damage is noted, you should require the
delivering agent to sign nReceived in damaged condition
n
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Also check
contents of the shipment against the packing list and make sure note
is made of any discrepancies. This is your protection against loss or
damage. Claims for loss or damage must be made to the-carrier, not to
J. H. Westerbeke Corporation.
RIGGING AND LIFTING
The engine is fitted with lifting rings.
Rope or chain slings should be attached to the rings and the
engine lifted by means of tackle attached to this sling. The lifting
rings have been designed to carry the full weight of the engine;
therefore, auxiliary slings &re not required or desired.
CAUTION: Slings must not be so short as to place the engine
lifting eyes in significant sheer stress. Strain on the engine
lifting eyes must not be in excess of 10· from the vertical. A spacer
bar must be placed between the two lifting eyes, if supported by valve
cover studs.
The general rule in moving engines is to see that all equipment
used is amply strong and firmly fixed in place. Move the engine a
little at a time and see that it is firmly supported. Eliminate
possibility of accidents by avoiding haste. Do not lift from the pro-
peller coupling, or pry against this with crowbar, as you may distort
the coupling.
In some cases it may be necessary to lift the engine in other than
the regular horizontal position. It may be that the engine must be
lowered endwise through a small hatchway which cannot be made larger.
If the opening is extremely restricted, it is possible to reduce, to
some extent, the outside clearances such as generator, cooling piping,
water tank, filters, mounting lugs, etc. This\accessory equipment
should be removed by a competent mechanic and special care should be
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Westerbeke 50 Specifications

General

Brand	Westerbeke
Model	50
Category	Engine
Language	English