Westerbeke 21A Installationshandbuch

INSTALLATION MANUALMARINE ENGINES/GENERATORSDIESEL AND GASOLINEPUBLICATION #432682nd Edition May 2004

ENGINE LOCATIONThe overall layout of the engine room should be planned foreasy inspection, servicing, and handling of the engine.Thoroughly study all

ENGINE MOUNTINGBronze or stainless steel hanger bolts of appropriate size arerecommended for use through the engine’s flexible mounts.Less preferred a

GENERATOR LOCATIONA solid, level mounting platform is very important for theproper operation of your generator. Select a location that willallow adequ

There are custom designed sound enclosures for each modelof WESTERBEKE generators. The Sound Guard is a rigid,attractive, easy to clean enclosure that

The engine/generator is fitted with lifting eyes. Attach wirerope or chain slings capable of supporting the engine/generator's weight to the eyes

PROPELLER SHAFT COUPLING (Engines)A propeller shaft half-coupling is available for all enginemodels. It is bored to shaft size for the specific order,

ALIGNMENTThe engine must be exactly aligned with the propeller shaft.No matter what material is used to build a boat, the materialwill be flexible to

The type and size of propeller varies with the gear ratio andmust be selected to fit the application, based upon boat tests.To utilize the full power

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINESThese guidelines dated February 2004 supercede all previous guidelines published by Westerbeke Corporation for all types of exha

This leads to B, the amount by which the spill over point ofthe exhaust outlet is above the worst case water level. Bshould be maximized (and certainl

CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION 65 WARNINGDiesel engine exhaust and some ofits constituents are known to theState of California to cause cancer,birth defects, a

Sea water Intrusion Through The Intake SeacockAnother means of water intrusion is though the sea waterintake seacock. This can occur when any part of

Check ValvesVarious types of check valves are available and suitable forexhaust runs. Examples are in-line check valves offered bysome exhaust compone

Exhaust Back Pressure (cont.)Back pressure should not exceed 1.5 psi or 41” WC.Excessive back pressure can be reduced by increasing E,increasing the s

EXHAUST ELBOW INSTALLATIONExhaust elbows are standard on generators, optional onengines. For installation on your engine/generator, we offer450,700and

EXHAUST SYSTEM PRECAUTIONSCarbon MonoxideThe best protection against carbon monoxide poisoning is adaily inspection of the complete exhaust system. Ch

DC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSWESTERBEKE engines and generators are supplied pre-wired and with plug-in connectors. Never make or breakconnections while th

CONTROL WIRINGFor control wiring, see the DC WIRE SIZING page in thismanual.NOTE: All wiring should be tied down with clamps or plasticties, and space

21ELECTRICAL SYSTEM▲ WARNING:An improper ground can cause severepersonal injury or death from fire or explosion. Be sureto install a common ground con

DESCRIPTIONThis manually-operated control panel is equipped with aKEY switch and RPM gauge with an ELAPSED TIMEmeter which measures the engine’s runni

DESCRIPTIONThis manually-operated control panel is equipped with aKEY switch, an RPM gauge, PREHEAT and START but-tons, an INSTRUMENT TEST button and

INTRODUCTIONRead this safety manual carefully. Most accidents are causedby failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions.Know when dangerous con

FUEL TANKS—GENERALIt is very important that the design, construction and installation of all fuel system components meet the highestpossible standards

This shutoff valve is necessary to guard against the possibil-ity of gasoline siphoning through the supply line to the car-buretor and into the engine

DUAL PURPOSE FUEL TANKIf you’re running both a generator and a propulsion engineand they use the same fuel, you can use the same fuel tank.However, be

FUELTo insure satisfactory operation, an engine or generator musthave a dependable supply of clean fuel.Diesel Fuel – use No. 2 oil with a cetane rati

RAW WATER INTAKERaw water should be supplied to the raw water pumpthrough a standard-type through-hull fitting, located on thehull so as to be below t

COOLANT RECOVERY TANKA coolant recovery tank kit is supplied with each WESTERBEKE engine/generator. The purpose of this recovery tank is to allow for

OIL SPECIFICATIONSRefer to your Westerbeke Operator’s Manual for the oil specifications for your engine/generator.OIL DRAIN HOSEAn oil sump drain hose

INSTALLATIONThis popular accessory is used to relocate the engine’s oil filter from the engine to a more convenient location such asan engine room bul

The ventilation requirements of the engine or generatorinclude the following: combustion air is required for theengine’s cylinders, and cooling air is

33WATER HEATER CONNECTIONSREMOTE EXPANSION TANKThe pressure cap on the engine’s manifold should beinstalled after the engine’s cooling system is fille

ACCIDENTAL STARTING Disconnect the battery cables before servicing the engine/generator. Remove the negative lead first and reconnectit last. Make c

SHIPMENTFor safety reasons, the transmission is not filled with transmission fluid during shipment and the selector lever istemporarily attached to th

BORG WARNER VELVET DRIVECheck the transmission fluid level on the dipstick. If thetransmission has not been filled, fill with Dextron III andcontinue

36FINAL INSTALLATION CHECKSNOTE: Also refer to PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL START-UP in your Operator’s Manual.Before starting the engine or generator com

37ENGLISH TO METRIC CONVERSION CHART

38WIRE SIZING

39DECIMAL TO METRIC EQUIVALENT CHART

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Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when servicingequipment; avoid wearing loose jackets, shirts, sleeves,rings, necklaces or bracelets that could

When installing WESTERBEKE engines and generators it is important that strictattention be paid to the following information:CODES AND REGULATIONSStric

TABLE OF CONTENTS1Introduction...2Installation Codes and Safety Standards...

This marine Installation Manual covers all WESTERBEKEEngine and Generator models, both diesel and gasoline. Thepurpose of this manual is to provide bo

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