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:
o Check the engine oil level. Add oil to maintain the level
at the high mark on the dipstick.
o Check the fuel supply and examine the fuel filter/separa-
tor bowls for contaminants.
o 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).
o Check the coolant level
in
both the plastic recovery tank
and at the manifold.
o Visually examine the unit. Look for loose
or
missing
parts, disconnected wires, unattached hoses, and check
threaded connections.
o Check load leads for correct connection as specified
in
the wiring diagrams.
o Examine air inlet and outlet for air flow obstructions.
o Be sure no other generator
or
utility power
is
connected
to load lines.
o Be sure that
in
power systems with a neutral line that
the neutral
is
properly grounded (or ungrounded) as thc
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.
o Make sure the mounting installation is secure.
D Make sure that the generator
is
properly grounded.
MANtFOLD
PRESSURE
CAP
ENGINE
OIL
FILL
StOE
OIL
FtLl
........
32KW
........
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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.
10
supply
60
hertz, the speed should be
1800
rpm at
no-
load, and
should
not fall below 1800 rpm by more than .005
percent .3 Hz at full-load.
To supply
50
hertz, the speed should be 1500 rpm al full-
load. Generator voltage should build to its rated value within
5 seconds after rated speed is attained. Record
or
observe the
voltage
of
the generator at no-load and at full-load (hot).
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 he used
in
service. If the
voltage
cannot be adjusted to suitable values and a fault seems evi-
dent, contact
your
authorized
WESTERBEKE
service dealer.
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COOLANT
RECOVERY
TANK
I
DIPSTICK
20
KW
DIPSTICK
32
KW
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iT;
I
DtPSTtCK
25
KW
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