How to install a Marine Generator
How to install a Marine Generator To Install a new generator successfully follow these steps: 1.- Size the capacity of the generator in Kw according to the capacity of the AC Panel in Kw, plus 20% for the safety factor. 2.- Analyze different places in the engine room to install de generator, avoiding: - Proximity to propellers - Locations over the waterline (More than 2 feet) - Long distances in between the trough full valve and the raw water pump. - Proximity of the exhaust gases pipe with cabin grills (Less than 15 in) - Excessive separation between the battery and the Genset 3.- Prepare fittings, hoses, and filters to install the fuel system 4.- Prepare Hoses, elbows adapters, and Muffler to install the exhaust system (Take into consideration antisiphon devices and Water separators). 5.- Prepare battery cables. Size those cables according to the distance in between the battery and the starter. Always install a Battery switch selector. 6.- Ask the owner his preference to ...