
Batteries
Make sure the positive ( + ) battery connection is connected
to
the battery connection
of
the starting solenoid.
The negative
(-)
battery connection should be connected
to
the system ground (the engine block).
When servicing the battery
or
checking the electrolyte level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber
apron, and eye protection. Battery acid may splash on the skin
or
into the eyes inadvertent-
ly
when removing the electrolyte caps.
Check the battery's electrolyte level and specific gravity
to
ensure maximum engine starting efficiency. Make
sure the battery's terminals are clean and tight.
Ventilation
The ventilation requirements
of
the generator sets include the following: combustion air is required for the
engine cylinders; cooling air is required
for
the generator end and also
for
removing the heat produced
by
the generator's engine during operation; and ventilating air is required
to
clear the bilges below the gener-
ator, as well as the compartment in which the generator is located,
of
potentially toxic and flammable diesel
vapors.
Keep
in
mind that hot air rises, so heated air should be removed from the upper area
of
the generator com-
partment and cool fresh air should be directed
to
the lower areas of the compartment. Ventilation should
be accomplished with the aid
of
blowers especially when the vessel is not underway. Refer
to
the "SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS" section
of
this manual
for
the airflow requirements
of
the generator sets, page
11
for the
BCD 4.4KW, and page 15
for
the BCD 6.0KW.
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