Section 2: Initial Generating Set Engine Start Up; Initial Start-Up - Beta Marine Beta 14 Installation Manual

Section 2: Initial Engine Start Up
INITIAL ENGINE START UP
IMPORTANT!
CHECKS PRIOR TO INITIAL START UP
Re-Check:
1. Flexible mountings and engine room ventilation.
2. Exhaust installation.
3. The heat exchanger cooling circuit:
• Open the sea-cock.
• Check for any leakage.
4. The calorifier circuit (if installed)
5. Initial engine coolant levels.
INITIAL ENGINE START UP POINTS
If the engine has not started after 3 attempts, there is a
possibility that air is still in the fuel system. Switch off the
control panel and repeat "bleeding the fuel system". Hand
prime the engine with the fuel lift pump lever or button
for 30 seconds, then re-attempt initial engine start up.
If engine does not start after 3 attempts then allow 5
minutes for the starter to cool down before retrying.
6. Control panel installation and connection.
7. Fuel system is initially bleed.
8. DC battery is fully charged and the isolator is switched
to the ON position.
9. Ensure the engine is free to turn without any
obstruction.
If the engine does not start after 3 attempts, do not
over crank a heat exchanger engine with the seawater
inlet sea-cock turned 'ON'.
Close/shut off the seawater inlet sea-cock to stop
seawater being pumped into the exhaust system to
prevent the risk hydraulic lock occurring.
When you re-attempt initial engine start up and the
engine fires and runs you must must immediately
re-open the sea-cock.
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