INSTALLATION
When installing UNIVERSAL engines and generators it is important that strict atten-
tion 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. TIris hose must
be
looped a
minimum
of
20"
above the vessel's waterline. Failure
to
use
a siphon-break
when
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,
instaU
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 hose must be certified for marine use. The system must be designed to
prevent water from entering the exhaust under any sea conditions and at any angle
of
the vessels hull.
A
detailed
40
page
Marine
Installation
Manual
covering
gasoline
and
diesel,
engines
and
generators,
is
available
from
your
UNIVERSAL
dealer.
Engines
&
Generators
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