MARINE POWER SYSTEMS SUPPLEMENTAL MANUAL Power Technology Southeast, Inc.
POWER TECHNOLOGY S.E., INC. MARINE POWER SYSTEMS This supplement to your Owners Manual provides essential information pertaining to the installation and maintenance of Marine Power Systems manufactured by Power Technology S.E., Inc. The information contained within this supplement is relative to components designed specifically for marine applications. Information pertaining to the Engine, Alternator and Control Box may be found within the Owners Manual for your generator.
INSTALLATION GENERAL: The installation of a Marine Power System may vary significantly from one craft design to another. To ensure safe trouble free service Power Technology S.E., Inc. recommends that a boatyard or installer who is knowledgeable and experienced in this type of marine application perform the installation.
Depending upon the location of your Marine Power System; either above or below the water line, some additional components may be required to complete the installation. See the following pages for details on each system.
COOLING WATER SYSTEM: The Marine Power Systems engine is cooled by a fresh water/anti-freeze system employing a heat exchanger to dissipate engine heat. The engine fresh water-cooling system is a closed loop system similar to non-marine units, with the exception being a heat exchanger instead of a radiator. Seawater is used as the heat exchanger’s cooling medium.
EXHAUST SYSTEM: When connecting the exhaust system to your Marine Power System special consideration must be taken in its design, components used and Safety issues encountered with the installation. The design and components used are relative to the location of the unit. That is, above or below the water line. In all cases Safety is of prime importance. A well-designed leak free exhaust system is essential to the operation and performance of the generator and to the Safety of the vessel and its occupants.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: The Marine Power System incorporates two separate electrical systems. DC Voltage is used to start the engine and supply current to engine components such as switches, gauges, and battery charging circuit. The engines DC wiring harness and control box is factory installed, all that is necessary for operation is to connect to a 12V DC battery and connect the wiring to the optional remote gauge panel. The generator end of the unit produces the AC Voltage used throughout the vessel.
