Installation manual
PREPARATIONS
FOR
INITIAL
START-UP
PRESTART
INSPECTION
This section
of
the manual provides the operator with prepa-
ration, initial starting, break-in, starting (warm or cold) and
stopping procedures. Follow the procedures as presented for
the conditions indicated and your WESTERBEKE generator
set will give reliable performance and long service life.
Before starting your generator set for the first time or after a
prolonged layoff, check the following items:
0 Check the engine oil level. Add oil to maintain the level
at the high mark
on
the dipstick.
0 Check the fuel supply and examine the fuel filter/separa-
tor bowls for contaminants.
0 Check the DC electrical system. Inspect wire connections
and battery cable connections. Make certain
the(+)
bat-
tery cable is connected to the starter solenoid and the
negative(-)
cable is connected to the engine ground stud
(this location is tagged).
0 Check the coolant level in both the plastic recovery tank
and at the manifold.
0 Visually examine the unit. Look for loose
or
missing
parts, disconnected wires, unattached hoses, and check
threaded connections.
0 Check load leads for correct connection as specified in
the wiring diagrams.
0 Examine air inlet and outlet for air flow obstructions.
0 Be sure no other generator or utility power is connected
to load lines.
0 Be sure that in power systems with a neutral line that
the neutral is properly grounded (or ungrounded) as the
system requires, and that the generator neutral is properly
connected to the load neutral. In single phase and some
3-phase systems an incomplete or open neutral can sup-
ply the wrong line-to-neutral voltage on unbalanced
loads.
0 Make sure the mounting installation is secure.
0 Make sure that the generator is properly grounded.
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CAUTION:
When
starting
the
generator,
it
is
recommended
that
all
AC
loads,
especially
large
motors,
be
switched
OFF
until
the
engine
has
come
up
to
speed
and,
in
cold
climates,
starts
to
warm
up.
This
precaution
will
prevent
damage
caused
by
unanticipated
operation
of
the
AC
machinery
and
will
prevent
a
cold
engine
from
stalling.
GENERATOR
VOLTAGE
The speed
of
the generator engine is adjusted at the factory,
however, it is advisable to verify.
60Hz
The engine no-load speed is set at
61.5-
62Hz.
At rated amperage hertz output may decrease to
58.6 -
50.0 Hz.
50Hz
The engine no-load speed is set at 51.5 Hz.
At rated amperage hertz output may decrease to
48.5-49.0
Hz.
The speed
of
the generator engine is adjusted at the factory,
however it is advisable to verify. The voltages are easily
adjusted to optimum values no-load and full-load (refer to
VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT in this manual).
If
possible, apply
actual service load
or
test load
of
the same power factor as
the load to be used in service.
If
the voltage cannot be
adjusted to suitable values and a fault seems evident, contact
your authorized WESTERBEKE service dealer.
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CAP
GLOW
CONNECTION
OIL
FILL
CAP
SIDE
OIL
FILL
CAP
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