Installation Manual - Marine Engines & Generators - Diesel and Gasoline

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Safety manual for Westerbeke marine diesel and gasoline engines and generators, covering critical hazards and required precautions. Provides detailed warnings for carbon monoxide exposure, electrical shock prevention, and burn hazards from hot engine parts, steam, fire, and explosions from fuel vapors. Includes guidance for safe refueling and ventilation, preventing backfire, handling fuel and engine compartments, and procedures for accidental starting and battery service, emphasizing inspection, shutdown, and proper protective measures.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages47

Reading Time1 h 58 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

California Proposition 65 Warning

Prevent Electric Shock

Prevent Burns—Hot Engine

Prevent Burns—Fire

Prevent Burns—Explosion

Accidental Starting

Battery Explosion

# INSTALLATION MANUALMARINE ENGINES &GENERATORSDIESEL AND GASOLINE WESTERBEKE WESTERBEKE CORPORATION·150 JOHN HANCOCK ROADMYLES STANDISH INDUSTRIAL PARK·TAUNTON MA 02780WEBSITE:Www.WESTERBEKE.COMNihtMember National Marine Manufacturers Association | !WARNING
Exhaust gasses contain Carbon Monoxide,an odorless and
colorless gas.Carbon Monoxide is poisonous and can cause
unconsciousness and death.Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide
exposure can include:
·Dizziness
·Throbbing in Temples
·Muscular Twitching
●Nausea
·Headache
·Vomiting
·Weakness and Sleepiness ·Inability to Think Coherently
IF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCE ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS,
GET OUT INTO THE FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY.If symptoms persist,
seek medical attention.Shut down the unit and do not restart
until it has been inspected and repaired. | | --- | A WARNING DECAL is provided byWESTERBEKE and should be fixed to abulkhead near your engine or generator. WESTERBEKE also recommends installingCARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS in theliving/sleeping quarters of your vessel.They are inexpensive and easilyobtainable at your local marine store. ## CALIFORNIAPROPOSITION 65 WARNING Marine diesel and gasoline engineexhaust and some of its constituentsare known to the State of Californiato cause cancer,birth defects,and other reproductive harm. ## INTRODUCTION Read this safety manual carefully.Most accidents are causedby failure to follow fundamental rules and precautions.Know when dangerous conditions exist and take thenecessary precautions to protect yourself,your personnel,and your machinery. The following safety instructions are in compliance withthe American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)standards. ## PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING:Do not touch AC electrical connectionswhile engine is running,or when connected to shorepower.Lethal voltage is present at these connections! ■ Do not operate this machinery without electricalenclosures and covers in place. ■ Shut off electrical power before accessing electricalequipment. ■ Use insulated mats whenever working on electricalequipment. ■Make sure your clothing and skin are dry,not damp(particularly shoes)when handling electrical equipment. ■ Remove wristwatch and all jewelry when working onelectrical equipment. ■ Do not connect utility shore power to vessel's ACcircuits,except through a ship-to-shore double throwtransfer switch.Damage to vessel's AC generator mayresult if this procedure is not followed. ■Electrical shock results from handling a charged capacitorDischarge capacitor by shorting terminals together. ## PREVENT BURNS—HOT ENGINE WARNING:Do not touch hot engine parts orexhaust system components.A running engine gets veryhot! ■ Always check the engine coolant level at the coolantrecovery tank. WARNING:Steam can cause injury or death! ■ In case of an engine overheat,allow the engine to coolbefore touching the engine or checking the coolant. ## SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PREVENT BURNS—FIRE ■ Prevent flash fires.Do not smoke or permit flames orsparks to occur near the carburetor,fuel line,filter,fuelpump,or other potential sources of spilled fuel or fuelvapors.Use a suitable container to catch all fuel whenremoving the fuel line,carburetor,or fuel filters. ■ Do not operate with a Coast Guard Approved flamearrester removed.Backfire can cause severe injury ordeath. ■ Do not operate with the air cleaner/silencer removed.Backfire can cause severe injury or death. ■ Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks to occur near thefuel system.Keep the compartment and the engine/genera-tor clean and free of debris to minimize the chances offire.Wipe up all spilled fuel and engine oil. ■ Be aware—diesel fuel will burn. ## PREVENT BURNS—EXPLOSION WARNING:Explosions from fuel vapors can causeinjury or death! ■ Follow re-fueling safety instructions.Keep the vessel'shatches closed when fueling.Open and ventilate cabinafter fueling.Chec

FAQs

What immediate action should be taken if carbon monoxide symptoms occur?

Get out into the fresh air immediately. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention, shut down the unit, and do not restart until it is inspected and repaired.

How can electrical shock be prevented while the engine is running?

Do not touch AC electrical connections while the engine is running or connected to shore power. Shut off electrical power before accessing equipment and ensure electrical enclosures and insulated mats are used when working.

What fuel-handling steps reduce the risk of fire or explosion?

Prevent flash fires by avoiding smoke and open flames near fuel components, keep the compartment clean, and ensure proper ventilation. During refueling, keep hatches closed, ventilate afterward, run the blower for four minutes before starting, and never fill tanks while the engine is running.

Oct 25, 2026

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