Westerbeke 20.0 SBEGA, Installation Manual

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Page 2: ...dical attention Shut down the unit and do not restart until it has been inspected and repaired A WARIIIIIG DECAL is providedby WESTERBEKEandshouldbe fixed to a bulklleatlnearyour engine orgenerator WE...

Page 3: ...operate with a Coast Guard Approved flame arrester removed Backfire can cause severe injury or death Do not operate with the air cleaner silencer removed Backfire can cause severe injury or death Do...

Page 4: ...h WARNING Accidental starting can cause injury or death TOXIC EXHAUST GASES Ensure that the exhaust system is adequate to expel gases discharged from the engine Check the exhaust system regularly for...

Page 5: ...LINE ENGINE AND GENERATOR INSTALLATIONS Preparations to install an engine should begin with a thorough examination of the American Boat and Yacht Council s ABYC standards These standards are a combina...

Page 6: ...68 105 Contact the factory for an additional engine emission control information label if needed to comply with this rule To comply with 40 CFR 1048 105 a Fuel line permeation For nonmetallic fuel lin...

Page 7: ...y for an additional engine emission control information label if needed to comply with this rule It is the engine installers responsibility to ensure the installation meets the evaporative emission re...

Page 8: ...waterline will result in raw water damage to the engine and possible flooding of the boat If you have any doubt about the position of the water injected exhaust elbow relative to the vessel s waterlin...

Page 9: ...Intake 28 Raw Water Outlet 28 Fittings 28 Coolant Recovery Tank 29 Coolant 29 Engine Oil 30 Oil Specifications 30 Oil Drain Hose 30 Exhaust System Installation 12 Oil Dipstick 30 Recommended Guidelin...

Page 10: ...s any recreational vessel that does not comply with the federal reg ulations Any associated equipment or component used on one of these vessels must also be in compliance Further a person is prohibite...

Page 11: ...edure essential to note A CAUTION Procedures which ifnot strictly observed can result in the damage or destruction of your engine A WARNING Procedures which ifnotproperly followed can result in person...

Page 12: ...of the propeller shaft when viewed from above They also must be offset an equal distance from the line of fl1e propeller shaft In fiberglass hulls we recommend that solid wooden support stringers sim...

Page 13: ...and the wood is not weakened by the removal of the nut or the engine To screw a hanger bolt onto a stringer thread two nuts onto the hanger bolt jam them together then tum the hanger bolt into the str...

Page 14: ...e to the fuel supply and the center of the electrical load distribution However a generator cannot be installed in the propulsion engine compattment unless specific conditions are met USCG regulation...

Page 15: ...are needed all the panels can be disassembled in a few minutes No tools required Sound Guard is pre packaged with the skirt and base assembled to assure a safe arrival and easy assembly WESTERBEKE pr...

Page 16: ...than the horizontal position Certain situations require it to be lowered endwise through a small hatchway which cannot be made larger If the opening of the hatchway is extremely small it is possible t...

Page 17: ...the center line axis of the propeller shaft Have a machine shop fit the coupling and face the coupling so that the mating surface of the flange is at a perfect right angle to the propeller shaft After...

Page 18: ...CE NOT SQUARE DIFFERENT DIAMETER fLANGES SHAFT COUPLING PROBLEMS THAT AFFECT ENGINE ALIGNMENT GOOD ALIGNMENT BAD The alignment is correct when the propeller shaft can be easily slipped backward and fo...

Page 19: ...blades diameter and pitch In water testing however is always the final answer For more information on propellers read The Propeller Handbook by Gerr published by International Marine Publishers Prepar...

Page 20: ...advise the best practice as we see it leaving final judgments to the installer DECK LEVEL WATER LIFT MUFFLER POT TYPE OR IN LINE SELECTSTYLE BEST SUITED FOR INSTALLATION Sea Water Intrusion Through T...

Page 21: ...water injected exhaust elbow Eshould only exceed Fif exhaust system back pressure requirements are not met NOTE When the length ofGis more than 20ft increase the hose diameter Eby 1 2 in to relieve ba...

Page 22: ...ne or genset will normally preclude water intrusion as the exhaustflow under pressure prevents waterfrom entering the exhaust outlet Cranking the Starter Draining the Muffler Prolonged cranking of the...

Page 23: ...After final assembly test run the generator and check all connections and elbows for exhaust leaks Aback pressure test should also be performed at this time Back pressure should not exceed 1 5psi 0 1...

Page 24: ...inlet to the muffler and from the outlet of the muffler to the outlet on the hull Provide adequate support for the rubber hose to prevent sagging bending and formation of water pockets Always use corr...

Page 25: ...amp just enough so the exhaust elbow can remain attached to the manifold and still be rotated The exhaust elbow discharge must be directed downward so the mixture of raw water and exhaust gases will f...

Page 26: ...The proper design of either a water jacketed or water injected wet exhaust system to prevent this problem requires that the raw water inlet be positioned so that the entering stream of raw water does...

Page 27: ...ces hard wiring can be used as shown in the Operators Manual An optional cover plate is available to cover the face of the panel box when the instrument panel is remote mounted An optional plate with...

Page 28: ...ine accessory It comes with complete instructions on how it can be integrated with an electrical system Starter batteries must be of a type which permits a high rate of discharge See your Operators Ma...

Page 29: ...OW PRIME BUTT N ARED LIGHTWILL APPEAR IF THE RUN SEQUENCE IS INTERUPTED BYAFAILURE THIS BUTTON ENERGIZES THE FUEL PUMP AFTER REPAIRING AFAILURE OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE PRESSING THIS BUTTON WILL PURG...

Page 30: ...he four pin connection on the engine s electrical harness The installer is also responsible for installing the buzzer in a location where it will be dry and where it will be audible to the operator sh...

Page 31: ...HIS EVENT THE ALARM WILL EMIT A PULSATING SIGNAL rHE ALARMWILL ALSO SOUND IF THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE IN THE FRESHWATER COOLING CIRCUIT RISES TO 210 Fi99 C IN THIS EVENT THE ALARM WILL EMIT ACONTINUOUS...

Page 32: ...m level must have their fuel return connection at the tank extending down into the tank in the same manner as the pickup tube otherwise air will replace fuel siphoning out of the engine s fuel system...

Page 33: ...sed it must be ofan adjustable type This type valve should be adjusted to have a cracking pressure that will prevent siphoning when the engine or generator is not operating but not so excessive as to...

Page 34: ...e to the engine or generator as possible to reduce the danger of fuel siphoning out of the tank if the line should break Fuel piping should always be routed and securely anchored to prevent leaks from...

Page 35: ...ements of No 2 D SAE J313 and has a Cetane rating of45 or higher grade of diessel fuel according to ASTM 0975 Gasoline Use unleaded 89 Octane or higher Ethanol gaso line must NOT exceed ElO 10 The use...

Page 36: ...d to them Athrough hull fitting that is completely flush with the surface of the boat s hull and without an external strainer may be necessary for the generator raw water intake on very high speed boa...

Page 37: ...amps to connect the hose between the engine s manifold fitting and the hose spud on the base of the recovery tank COOLANT TYPICAL COOLANT RECOVERY TANK INSTALLATION WESTERBEKE recommends the use of a...

Page 38: ...ected to an engine s oil gallery with the use of extended nipples or tees The reason is simply that continued engine vibration causes fatigue of the fittings used to make such a connection If these fi...

Page 39: ...CONNECTION AT mE REMOTE OIL FILTER APPLY AmiN COAT OF CLEAN OILTO mE O RING WHEN INSTALLING miS KIT mRJ AO mE KIT ON mEN HAND TIGHTEN AN ADDffiONAL 3 4TURN AFrER THE 0 RING CONTACTS mE BASE NOTE West...

Page 40: ...ower ventilation incorporates a powered exhaust blower to draw air from the compartment and discharge to the atmosphere The exhaust blower must meet a specific capacity rating based on compartment vol...

Page 41: ...mote expansion tank in a convenient location so the fresh water coolant level can easily be checked The remote expansion tank will now serve as a check and system fill point The plastic coolant recove...

Page 42: ...SAVER will reduce stress in the gearbox bearings caused by hull distortions especially in wooden boats or where the distance between transmission output flange and stern gland is less than about 800mm...

Page 43: ...in Neutral before starting the engine Shifting from one selector position to another selector position may be made at any time below 1000 rpm and in any order Shifts should be made at the lowest pract...

Page 44: ...f fluid Model PRM 80 1 0 U S pints 0 6L Model PRM 120 1 4 U S pints 0 8L NOTE Always clean the area around the dipstick plug before filling with fluid Replace the dipstick by screwing it down Run the...

Page 45: ...ERVICE Make certain the transmission fluid is changed annually If the fluid should become contaminated by water or the gearbox suffers major mechanical damage the gearbox must be thoroughly flushed ou...

Page 46: ...ons Fire suppression CO monitoring devices have been tested to shut the generator down A dedicated DC battery is connected to the generator and is properly rated CCA as recommendated in the models spe...

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