TP-5592 7/96 Installation 6-3
Location
General
Consider the following when selecting or constructing a
generator set location.
D Allow adequate space for ventilation, cooling and
exhaust system installation, service access to set
(engine and generator), and correct fuel system
installation.
D Engine stringers or other available structural
members must provide adequate support for
generator set weight.
D Generator set compartment must be sealed to
prevent exhaust gases and fuel vapors from
entering cabins.
D Generator sets located above deck must have a
protective cover to prevent damage from rain and
watersplash. Thiscovermustnotaffectcoolingair
flow and serviceability.
See Section 1—Specifications for dimensions and
weights. See Figure 6-1 for a typical installation.
Space
Locationshouldalloweasyaccesstothegeneratorset’s
engine,controller,cooling,andfuelsystemcomponents
forroutineservice. Theenginecompartmentisoftenthe
ideal generator set location if propulsion engine(s) do
not obstruct access to generator and controller.
Allow clearance for vibration and cooling during
operation. See Section 1—Specifications for minimum
recommended clearances for vibration and cooling. If
the unit has a sound shield, maintain clearances per
sound shield instructions.
These generator sets are not ignition protected.
According to USCG Regulation 183.410,
gasoline/gaseous-fueled environments require
ignition-protected devices.
Mounting
Enginestringersgenerallyprovidethebestsupport fora
generatorset. Besurestructuralmembersformounting
can support generator set weight and withstand engine
vibration. The generator sets include vibration mounts
and mounting tray; install additional vibration isolating
pads between tray and bases.
Mount the generator set as high as possible to avoid
bilge splash and lower lying vapors and to allow for a
downward pitch of the exhaust line.
For angular installation considerations, see Section
1—Specifications.
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