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Safety Precautions
Keep the engine, gearbox and surrounding area clean, including the area
immediately below the engine.
Drives – Power Take Off Areas
Gearbox Output Flange
The purpose of the marine diesel propulsion engine is to provide motive
power to propel a vessel. Accordingly the gearbox output shaft rotates at
between 133 and 2400rev/min. This flange is designed to be coupled to a
propeller shaft by the installer and steps must be taken to ensure adequate
guarding.
Forward End Drive
Engines are supplied with unguarded vee and poly vee belt drives to power
the fresh water pump and battery-charging alternator. The installer must
ensure that it is not possible for injury to occur by allowing accessibility to this
area of the engine. The pulleys run at high speed and can cause injury if
personnel or clothing come in contact with the belts or pulleys, when the
engine is running.
Exhaust
Exhaust Outlet
Diesel marine propulsion engines emit exhaust gases at very high
temperatures – around 400 - 500°C. Engines are supplied with either wet
exhaust outlet (water injection bend) or dry outlet (dry exhaust stub) – see
engine price list. At the outlet next to the heat exchange header tank, the
exhaust outlet can become very hot and if touched, can injure. This must be
lagged or avoided by ensuring adequate guarding. It is the responsibility of
the installer to lag the exhaust system if a dry system is used. Exhaust gases
are harmful if ingested, the installer must therefore ensure that exhaust lines
are lead overboard and that leakage in the vessel does not occur.
Fuel
Fuel Lines
Diesel engines are equipped with high pressure fuel injection pumps, if
leakage should occur, or if pipes fracture, fuel at high pressure can harm
personnel. Skin must be thoroughly cleaned in the event of contact with
diesel fuel.
Fuel Supply Connections
Engines are supplied with 8mm compression fittings. The installer must
ensure that when connections are made, they are clean and free of leaks.
Oil
The Canaline marine propulsion package is supplied with 2 dipsticks, one for
the engine and one for the gearbox. Ensure dipsticks are returned and secure
after checking, if not oil leaks can cause infection when touched. Do not
