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Introduction
This genset is suitable for installation in accordance
with USCG Pleasure Craft Regulations and ISO
Small Craft Standards.
A generator set (genset) must be installed properly
to attain safe, reliable and quiet operation. Read
through this manual completely before starting the
installation. It is a guide only. You must decide how
to address the particular concerns of the installa-
tion.
Decisions you have to make will concern:
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Location and mounting
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Engine exhaust discharge and silencing
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Engine cooling
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Genset compartment ventilation
•
Selection of
Ignition Protected
devices for
areas where gasoline vapors can accumulate
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Preventing the migration of exhaust gases and
gasoline vapors into the living quarters
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Fuel connections
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Batteries
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Electrical connections
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Bonding for grounding
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Accessibility for operation and maintenance
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Noise and vibration.
See the Operator’s Manual for operation and main-
tenance and the Service Manual for service.
Note: Manuals are updated from time-to-time to re-
flect changes in the equipment and its specifica-
tions. For this reason, only the copy of the installa-
tion manual supplied with the genset should be used
as a guide for the installation.
STANDARDS FOR SAFETY
You must find out which standards for safety are ap-
plicable. Compliance with United States Coast
Guard (USCG) regulations is mandatory for boats in
U. S. waters. The American Boat and Yacht Council
(ABYC) and the National Fire Protection Associa-
tion (NFPA) are typical of agencies that publish
safety standards for the construction and installa-
tion of marine equipment. It is suggested that you
obtain the following standards:
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USCG regulations are under Titles 33 and 46 of
the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington, D.C. 20404.
•
NFPA No. 302,
Pleasure and Commercial Mo-
tor Craft,
National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
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Standards and Recommended Practices For
Small Craft,
A
merican Boat and Yacht Council, Inc.
P.O. Box 747
Millersville, MD 21108
Particular attention should be paid to ABYC P-1,
Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and
Auxiliary Machinery;
ABYC E-8,
Alternating Current
(AC) Electrical Systems on Boats;
and ABYC E-9,
Direct Current (DC) Electrical Systems on Boats
.
OUTLINE DRAWINGS
See OUTLINE DRAWING (Page 23) for installa-
tion details: mounting bolt hole locations, connec-
tion points (fuel, battery, raw water, exhaust, remote
control and AC output), sizes and types of fittings,
weight, overall dimensions, etc. See your Onan
dealer to obtain a large-scale copy of the drawing.
WARNING
Improper installation can result in
severe personal injury or death and damage to
equipment. The installer must be trained and ex-
perienced in the installation of marine gasoline
gensets.
Redistribution or publication of this document,
by any means, is strictly prohibited.
