WESTERBEKE GASOLINE GENERATOR

•INSTALLATIONWhen installing WESTERBEKE engines and generators it is imponant that strictattention be paid to the following infonnation:CODES AND REGULATIONSStrict federal regulations. ABYC guidelines. and safety codes must be complied withwhen installing engines and generators in a marine environment.SIPHON·BREAKFor installations where the exhaust manifold/water injected exhaust elbow is close toor below the vessel's waterline, provisions must be made to install a siphon-break inthe raw water supply hose to the exhaust elbow. This hose must be looped a minimumof IS" above the vessel's waterline. Failure to use a siphon-break when the exhaustnumifold injection port is at or below the load waterline will result in raw waLerdamage to the engine and possible flooding of the boaLEXHAUST SYSTEMThe exhaust hose must be certified for marine use. The system must be designed toprevent water from entering the exhaust under any sea conditions and at any angleof the vessels hull.A detailed 40 page Marine Installation Manual covering gasoline anddiesel, engines and generators, is available from your WESTERBEKEdealer.~ WESTERBEKEEngines & Generatorsiv