Northern Lights IM1000 Installation Manual
IM1000
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
Marine Generators | Marine Diesel Engines | Land-Based Generators
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PART NO.: IM1000 04/08
MARINE GENERATOR
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... |
3 |
UNIT IDENTIFICATION |
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Model Designation.................................................................................................................................... |
5 |
Serial Numbers......................................................................................................................................... |
5 |
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................... |
6 |
SAFETY RULES ........................................................................................................................................ |
6 |
DO'S & DON'TS ........................................................................................................................................ |
6 |
MODEL SELECTION ................................................................................................................................ |
7 |
Estimating Electrical Load......................................................................................................................... |
7 |
Circuit Breakers........................................................................................................................................ |
7 |
Balancing Loads....................................................................................................................................... |
7 |
Motor Loads............................................................................................................................................. |
7 |
MOUNTING ................................................................................................................................................ |
8 |
EXHAUST SYSTEM ................................................................................................................................. |
9 |
Wet Exhaust ......................................................................................................................................... |
10 |
Waterlift Exhaust Systems............................................................................................................... |
10 - 11 |
Dry Exhaust .......................................................................................................................................... |
11 |
COOLING SYSTEM |
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Keel Cooling or Skin Cooling ................................................................................................................ |
12 |
Heat Exchanger Cooling......................................................................................................................... |
12 |
FUEL SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................... |
13 |
VENTILATION ........................................................................................................................................ |
13 |
NOISE CONTROL ................................................................................................................................. |
14 |
DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. |
14 |
Batteries ............................................................................................................................................... |
15 |
AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .................................................................................................................. |
15 |
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It may not be reproduced in whole or part without the expressed written permission of Alaska Diesel Electric, Inc. © Alaska Diesel Electric, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved. Litho U.S.A. Publication number: IM1000 04/08.
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Introduction
Read this manual thoroughly before starting to install your equipment.
This manual contains information you will need to do the job correctly and safely.
This manual will explain installation procedures for Northern Lights marine generator sets. The instructions are general in nature and intended to be used only as guidelines. If you have questions, please contact your local dealer or factory office.
The installation of a marine generator is a complex task that requires special tools and knowledge.
Northern Lights strongly recommends that this work be performed by a qualified dealer or boatyard. For the safety of the set, the vessel and all those aboard, owner installations must be reviewed by a qualified inspector.
Proper planning is essential for a successful installation. You will find all necessary measurements on the dimensional drawings available from your Northern Lights dealer. Be sure to use current drawings, since the sets are continuously being improved. Plan your installation so the inspections and service work outlined in your owner's manual can be easily performed.
Use only quality marine grade materials throughout the installation. Follow all safety precautions.
Areas of special concern are: mounting the set, ventilation, supply and discharge of cooling water, exhaust discharge, fuel lines, electrical wiring, system bonding and service access.
Under no circumstances are Northern Lights diesel powered gen sets or Lugger marine diesel engines, or any other diesel powered equipment provided by Alaska Diesel Electric, Inc. to be installed or used in any vessel in which a gasoline engine is also present. Northern Lights and Lugger products do not include spark-arresting and explosion-proof electrical components necessary to operate in the presence of gasoline or gasoline fumes.
The installation of Northern Lights and Lugger products in vessels that also include gasoline powered engines is not authorized by Alaska Diesel Electric, Inc. or any Northern Lights or Lugger dealer, distributor, or agent.
Northern Lights reserves the right to make product improvements and changes at any time without notice.
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