Installation manual

DUAL OUTPUT ALTERNATORS
SPACER TO MOUNTING
BRACKET
DESCRIPTION
Dual output and high output alternators are available as
optional equipment on most WES1ERBEKE engines. These
alternators can
be installed during factory assembly or as
add-on equipment at anytime.
Dual alternators can be configured to charge two banks of
batteries at the same time or, using a battery selector switch,
BATTERY/::;;::::.:::::~
#4 CABLE
TO BATTERY {POSITIVE]
charge each set of batteries separately.
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INSTALLATION
If an optional dual alternator has already been factory installed,
simply follow the WES1ERBEKE wiring diagram and the
engine installation instructions.
If the new dual alternator is being added to an existing "in-
the-boat" engine, carefully follow the alternator installation
instructions below:
1. Disconnect the alternators negative cable from the battery.
2. Remove the alternator and disconnect or tape off the
output [positive] cable. Do not reuse.
3. Install the new alternator.
4, Attach a new heavy gauge output cable[s] from the
alternator's output terminal [s]. Using the cable sizes
indicated.
5. Make certain that the batteries negative post ground cable
to the engine block is the same heavy gauge as the
positive cable.
6. Mount the regulator to a flat surface in a cool dry location.
a. Connect the black wire to the ground terminal on the
alternator.
A CAUTION: 00 not connect any power source
without first grounding the regulator.
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b. Plug the 2-pin connector into the alternator, make certain
it is firmly seated.
c. The red "battery sense" wire should be connected to the
batteries positive [+J post [or the positive cable].
d. The brown wire "keyed ignition" is the key circuit
which actuates the regulator, this wire must connect
to a switched [+]12 volt source. Refer to the
WESTERBEKE WIRING DIAGRAM for the proper
connection.
Dual Pulleys
A variety of accessory pulleys for high powered and dual
charging alternators are available from your WESTERBEKE
dealer.
BATTERY 1
#4 CABLE
TO BATTERY {POSITIVE]
REGULATOR
Engines. & Generators
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DUAL OUTPUT ALTERNATOR
[CHARGING ONE BATTERY!
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DUAL OUTPUT ALTERNATOR
[CHARGING TWO BATTERIES]