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Westerbeke BTG 12.5 - User Manual

Westerbeke BTG 12.5
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Summary

Safety Instructions

Prevent Electric Shock

Guidelines to avoid electric shock hazards while operating or servicing electrical equipment.

Prevent Burns: Hot Engine

Warnings about touching hot engine parts and exhaust system components.

Prevent Burns: Fire

Precautions to prevent flash fires from fuel vapors or spills.

Prevent Burns: Explosion

Safety measures to prevent explosions from fuel vapors.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

Prevent Accidental Starting

Safety procedures to prevent injury or death from accidental engine starting.

Prevent Battery Explosion

Precautions to avoid battery explosions caused by hydrogen gas.

Operators Manual

Introduction to the operator's manual and its contents.

Handle Battery Acid Safely

Warnings and safety measures for handling sulfuric acid in batteries.

Generator Installation Guidelines

Preparations and standards for installing gasoline engines and generators.

Toxic Exhaust Gases

Information and warnings about carbon monoxide from exhaust gases.

Avoid Moving Parts

Safety precautions to prevent injury from rotating engine parts.

Generator Operating Instructions

Pre-Start Inspection Checklist

Items to check before starting the generator for the first time or after layoff.

Starting the Generator Procedure

Step-by-step guide for starting the generator, including ventilation.

Stopping the Generator Procedure

Steps for safely stopping the generator and removing AC loads.

Generator Break-In Procedure

Maintenance Schedule

Cooling System Operation

Changing Engine Coolant

Procedure for draining, flushing, and refilling the engine coolant.

Refilling the Coolant

Steps for filling the system after coolant change and checking levels.

Engine Lubricating Oil System

Changing Engine Oil

Procedure for draining and changing the engine oil and filter.

Engine Adjustments and Tests

Electric Choke Adjustment

Adjusting the electric choke for optimal performance at different temperatures.

Engine Compression Test

Procedure for measuring cylinder compression and diagnosing engine wear.

Ignition Timing Procedure

Steps for setting ignition timing using a timing light.

Engine Adjustments (Continued)

Valve Clearance Adjustment

Adjusting valve clearances after the initial break-in period.

Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement

Spark plug cleaning, gapping, and replacement schedule.

Engine Speed (Hertz) Adjustment

Adjusting engine speed to set generator frequency and voltage.

Drive Belt Adjustment Procedure

Instructions for proper tensioning of drive belts to prevent wear.

Governor Operation and Maintenance

Details on governor adjustments, maintenance, and oil capacity.

Alternator Testing Procedures

Testing the Alternator

Procedures for testing starting battery voltage while engine is running.

Engine Troubleshooting Guide

Generator Information and Maintenance

Voltage Regulator Adjustments

Stability Adjustment

Adjusting regulator stability for response to load changes.

Amp-Hertz Adjustment

Adjusting overload and underspeed protection circuits.

Setting Overload Protection

Procedure for setting the AMP overload protection threshold.

Setting Underspeed Protection

Procedure for setting the Hertz underspeed protection threshold.

BT Generator Troubleshooting Chart

BT Generator Troubleshooting (Single Phase)

Testing the Bridge Rectifier

Procedure for testing the bridge rectifier for proper operation.

Component Resistance Checks: Exciter Stator Windings

Measuring resistance of exciter stator windings for faults.

BT Generator Troubleshooting (Single Phase) (Continued)

Exciter Rotor;Field Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting auxiliary windings and rotating field for shorts or opens.

Main Stator Windings Testing

Measuring resistance of main stator windings and checking for shorts.

Main Stator Auxiliary Windings Testing

Checking resistance of main stator auxiliary windings.

Compound Transformer Testing

Measuring resistance of compound transformer windings.

Bridge Rectifier Testing

Testing the bridge rectifier for faults using an ohmmeter.

Transformer Auxiliary Windings Testing

Checking resistance of transformer auxiliary windings.

BT Generator Troubleshooting (3 Phase)

No AC Voltage Output at No Load

Troubleshooting causes for no AC output at no load.

BT Generator Troubleshooting Chart (Summary)

Low Voltage (60-100 V AC) Troubleshooting

Diagnosing low AC voltage issues related to specific components.

Residual Voltage - Exciter Circuit Faulty

Troubleshooting steps for faulty exciter circuit components causing low residual voltage.

No AC Voltage Output - Main Components

Diagnosing issues with main stator or transformer components causing no output.

BTG;BTGA 8.5 KW Specifications

BTG 12.5 KW Specifications

BTG 15.0 KW Specifications

Summary

Safety Instructions

Prevent Electric Shock

Guidelines to avoid electric shock hazards while operating or servicing electrical equipment.

Prevent Burns: Hot Engine

Warnings about touching hot engine parts and exhaust system components.

Prevent Burns: Fire

Precautions to prevent flash fires from fuel vapors or spills.

Prevent Burns: Explosion

Safety measures to prevent explosions from fuel vapors.

Safety Instructions (Continued)

Prevent Accidental Starting

Safety procedures to prevent injury or death from accidental engine starting.

Prevent Battery Explosion

Precautions to avoid battery explosions caused by hydrogen gas.

Operators Manual

Introduction to the operator's manual and its contents.

Handle Battery Acid Safely

Warnings and safety measures for handling sulfuric acid in batteries.

Generator Installation Guidelines

Preparations and standards for installing gasoline engines and generators.

Toxic Exhaust Gases

Information and warnings about carbon monoxide from exhaust gases.

Avoid Moving Parts

Safety precautions to prevent injury from rotating engine parts.

Generator Operating Instructions

Pre-Start Inspection Checklist

Items to check before starting the generator for the first time or after layoff.

Starting the Generator Procedure

Step-by-step guide for starting the generator, including ventilation.

Stopping the Generator Procedure

Steps for safely stopping the generator and removing AC loads.

Generator Break-In Procedure

Maintenance Schedule

Cooling System Operation

Changing Engine Coolant

Procedure for draining, flushing, and refilling the engine coolant.

Refilling the Coolant

Steps for filling the system after coolant change and checking levels.

Engine Lubricating Oil System

Changing Engine Oil

Procedure for draining and changing the engine oil and filter.

Engine Adjustments and Tests

Electric Choke Adjustment

Adjusting the electric choke for optimal performance at different temperatures.

Engine Compression Test

Procedure for measuring cylinder compression and diagnosing engine wear.

Ignition Timing Procedure

Steps for setting ignition timing using a timing light.

Engine Adjustments (Continued)

Valve Clearance Adjustment

Adjusting valve clearances after the initial break-in period.

Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement

Spark plug cleaning, gapping, and replacement schedule.

Engine Speed (Hertz) Adjustment

Adjusting engine speed to set generator frequency and voltage.

Drive Belt Adjustment Procedure

Instructions for proper tensioning of drive belts to prevent wear.

Governor Operation and Maintenance

Details on governor adjustments, maintenance, and oil capacity.

Alternator Testing Procedures

Testing the Alternator

Procedures for testing starting battery voltage while engine is running.

Engine Troubleshooting Guide

Generator Information and Maintenance

Voltage Regulator Adjustments

Stability Adjustment

Adjusting regulator stability for response to load changes.

Amp-Hertz Adjustment

Adjusting overload and underspeed protection circuits.

Setting Overload Protection

Procedure for setting the AMP overload protection threshold.

Setting Underspeed Protection

Procedure for setting the Hertz underspeed protection threshold.

BT Generator Troubleshooting Chart

BT Generator Troubleshooting (Single Phase)

Testing the Bridge Rectifier

Procedure for testing the bridge rectifier for proper operation.

Component Resistance Checks: Exciter Stator Windings

Measuring resistance of exciter stator windings for faults.

BT Generator Troubleshooting (Single Phase) (Continued)

Exciter Rotor;Field Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting auxiliary windings and rotating field for shorts or opens.

Main Stator Windings Testing

Measuring resistance of main stator windings and checking for shorts.

Main Stator Auxiliary Windings Testing

Checking resistance of main stator auxiliary windings.

Compound Transformer Testing

Measuring resistance of compound transformer windings.

Bridge Rectifier Testing

Testing the bridge rectifier for faults using an ohmmeter.

Transformer Auxiliary Windings Testing

Checking resistance of transformer auxiliary windings.

BT Generator Troubleshooting (3 Phase)

No AC Voltage Output at No Load

Troubleshooting causes for no AC output at no load.

BT Generator Troubleshooting Chart (Summary)

Low Voltage (60-100 V AC) Troubleshooting

Diagnosing low AC voltage issues related to specific components.

Residual Voltage - Exciter Circuit Faulty

Troubleshooting steps for faulty exciter circuit components causing low residual voltage.

No AC Voltage Output - Main Components

Diagnosing issues with main stator or transformer components causing no output.

BTG;BTGA 8.5 KW Specifications

BTG 12.5 KW Specifications

BTG 15.0 KW Specifications

Westerbeke BTG 12.5 Specifications

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BrandWesterbeke
ModelBTG 12.5
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish

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