Westerbeke 6.5KW - Installation

INSTALLATION
Forward
Since the yachts in which these generators are installed vary
(Power Yacht - Sailing Yacht), details on the installation also vary.
The purpose of this section is to aid the installer in placing our
generator into an environment that will not be detrimental to it.
Inspection of Equipment
The generator is shipped from our factory securely mounted and
properly crated. Accessory items are shipped in separate small boxes.
These are usually packed in the same crate as the· generator. 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 deli-
vering agent to sign nReceived in damaged condition
n
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Also check con-
tents 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 generator is fitted with lifting eyes.
Rope or chain slings should be attached to the eyes and the engine
lifted by means of tackle attached to this sling. The lifting eyes
have been designed to carry the full weight of the generator 1 there-
fore, auxiliary slings are not required or desired.
CAUTION: Slings must not be so short as to place the generator
lifting eyes in significant sheer stress. Strain on the generator
lifting eyes must not be in excess of 10· from the vertical.
The general rule in moving generators is to see that all equipment
used is amply strong and firmly fixed in place. Move the engine a
litle at a time and see that it is firmly supported. Eliminate possi-
bility of accidents by avoiding haste. Do not lift from the front
crankshaft pulley.
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 by the removal of the alternator,
cooling piping, manifold, filters, mounting lugs, etc. This accessory
equipment should be removed by a competent mechanic and special care
should be taken to avoid damage to any exposed parts and to avoid dirt
entering openings. The parts which have been removed should be
replaced once the unit has been positioned.
In cases where it is necessary to hoist the generator front end
upwards or generator end upwards, the attachment of lifting slings
must be done very carefully to avoid the possibility of damage to
parts that the lifting sling bear against due to the weight of the
generator.
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