Operator`s manual
The best protection against carbon monoxide poisoning
is
a daily inspection
of
the complete exhaust
system. Check for leaks around manifolds, gaskets, and
welds.
Make sure exhaust lines are not heating
surrounding areas excessively.
If
excessive heat is present, correct the situation immediately. If
you
notice a change in the sound
or
appearance of the exhaust system, shut down the unit immediately and
have the system inspected and repaired at once
by
a qualified mechanic.
Make sure there are
no
unnecessary objects suspended from any portion of the exhaust lines. Excessive
weight could cause deflection or distortion of the lines, resulting in damage leaks. Inspect insulated
portions of the exhaust system to ensure there
is
no
deterioration
of
the insulation.
Intake
System
Make sure the intake system (sea water cooling system)
is
in proper order. Check that the hull inlet,
seacock and strainer are unobstructed. Seacocks and strainers should be at least one size greater than the
inlet thread of sea water pump. The strainer should
be
of the type that
may
be
withdrawn for cleaning
while the vessel
is
at sea and should be mounted below the water line to ensure self-priming. Inspect the
sea water lines
to
ensure there are
no
collapsed sections, which would restrict water
flow.
Make sure there
are
no
air leaks at any of the connections.
Fuel
System
The generator must
have
its
own
fuel
supply; in other words, it must have its own pickup tube and
primary filter/water separator.
DO
NOT tee off another engine's fuel supply. The fuel system should
be
installed in such a manner
as
to
allow the engine-mounted
fuel
lift pump
to
maintain a positive inlet
pressure to the injection pump under all operating conditions. The minimum size of the fuel supply line
and
fuel
tank and the
fuel
lift pump. A secondary
fuel
filter has been installed on the engine between the
fuel lift pump and the injection pump; this filter has a replaceable filter element. Make sure that the
fuel
supply and return lines are securely anchored
to
prevent chafing and that all fittings are sufficiently
tightened
to
prevent leaking. Also make sure your
fuel
system has a positive shut-off valve; know its
location and
how
it operates.
NOTE: Ensure that the
fuel
pickup tubes in the
fuel
tank supplying the generator are clear of any gauze
or screen type strainers. These can easily clog and cause
fuel
starvation
to
the generator's engine.
DO
NOT use mechanical type check valves in lieu of a manual shut off valve.
Electrical
System
The electrical system should
be
checked to ensure that all wiring harnesses are properly tied down with
clamps or plastic ties and that all wiring harnesses are spaced at intervals close enough
to
prevent chafing
from vibration. Check to ensure that all engine harness connections are tight and that they are made to
the appropriate terminals.
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