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 wheli -
the exhaust manifold injection port
is at or below the load waterline will 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
AVAIL.&,QLE
FROM.
YOUR
WESTERBEKE
DEALER
SIPHON-BREAK
WITH
STAINLESS
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
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
each
unH.
A
pdf
Is
available
to
download
from
our
website
at
www.westerbeke.com.
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