Marine DC Generators Support

Remember to frequently check your generator for leaks, corrosion and salt-build up. For new owners, ensure that you have a qualified technician check your generator after 35 hours. See your manual for details.

Here are some key things to be done before winter storage

• Flush cooling systems with fresh water using a hose placed in the strainer allow running time of 5-10 minutes.
• Place hose coming to strainer in a bucket containing biodegradable antifreeze, restart Generator run till mixture coming out exhaust.
• Close thru hull fitting.
• Open capsule leave upper latch between both halves to allow for air circulation.
• Turn battery switch off

Upon re commissioning do the following

• Replace raw water impeller
• Check all hose & clamps
• Open thru hull, turn battery switch on
• Change oil
• Replace fuel filters prime system fuel system, turn on panel unplug wire at oil pressure switch 3-5 minutes until fully bleed
• Reconnect wire at oil pressure switch, start generator run without load 5-10 minutes, apply load & verify no leaks

VERY IMPORTANT

For a trouble-free generator, please consult your owner’s manual for the required maintenance schedules