M944T

Soundshield Assembly Instructions

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 M944T Soundshield
ITEM # DESCRIPTION ADE P/N QTY NOTES
1. Extrusion, vertical 05-71234 4
2. Extrusion, horizontal, sides 05-71237 2
3. Extrusion, horizontal, ends 05-71236 2
4. Center post, top 05-71239 1
5. Center post, vertical 05-71238 2
6. Corner casting 05-70001 4
7. Bolting assembly 00-75714 24
8. Tie bracket 23-78701 2
9. Rear panel assembly 05-71262 1
10. Front panel assembly 05-71257 1
11. LH side panel forward assembly 05-71241 1 no vent box
12. LH side panel aft assembly 05-71249 1
13. RH side panel forward assembly 05-71246 1 with vent box
14. RH side panel aft assembly 05-71253 1
15. Top panel forward assembly 05-71267 1
16. Top panel aft assembly 05-71271 1
17. Penetration panel assembly 05-71274 1
18. #10 screw s/s x 5/8” long 12-05401 12
19. Flatwasher #10 s/s USS 15-70002 12
20. Hex nut, nylock #10-32 s/s 14-00032 12
21. Toe bracket 21-71206 4
22. Hex nut, nylock 1/4-20 USS 14-00113 4
23. Flatwasher, USS 1/4” 15-00101 4
24. Lower intake spacer block 55-71248 1
25. Foam intake duct 55-71242 1
26. Catch bracket 23-71208 2
27. Slide bracket 23-71207 4
28. Continuous Grommet 44-70002 7.5”
29. Sound Foam, Base Foot Plug 55-71251 4

SPECIFICATIONS
Enclosure:
Length (OA) 60 in (1524 mm)
Width 29 in (737 mm)
Height 32 in (813 mm)
Assembled Height (on sub-base): 32 in (813 mm)
Assembled Weight (est) (w/o sub-base): 140 lbs (64 kg)

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 Prior to assembly, inspect all of the components for damage, and report any
1 damage to shipping company. Check the packing list to be sure all parts have
been included in the package.

Select a mounting location in accordance with the guideline in the IM1000

2 Installation Manual (supplied with the generator set). The generator set must
typically be mounted on a rigid, flat surface above a strong structure, such as the
vessel’s stringers, to minimize vibration transference to the hull.
The M944T Generator set has an integrated genset mounting skid and sound
shield base. The sub base mounting is accessed externally, inside of the four
pockets. See figure 1.

Note that the generator set is

designed for single side service.
When viewed from the rear, the
left hand side is the service side
and should be exposed for easy
access for maintenance.

Fig. 1

Important: Your sound shield requires ventilation space for

proper operation! Ensure your M944T installation
has a minimum of 6 inches (152mm) of clearance
between the shield’s intake grille (rear panel) and air
outlet grille (RH side) to any bulkhead. Allow for at
least 6 inches of overhead clearance as well. The
space ensures good access for panel removal and
prevents overheating conditions.

3 Observe on the Genset’s sub-base perimeter, a series of large and small holes.
See figure 2 and 2a.

Fig. 2 Fig. 2a
These are the sound shield panel retention holes, and enclosure frame anchoring
holes, respectively.
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4 Next, install the lower intake spacer block (Item 24) into the pan below the genera-
tor, pushing it firmly into place with the high end towards the front of the unit. See
figure 3, (generator omitted for clarity)

Fig. 3

Then add the foam intake duct (Item 25) so that the open end faces the rear of the
shield. See figure 3a.

Fig. 3a

Push the foam intake box back against the rear of the sub base wall to complete its installation.

Now install toe brackets (Item 21) to all

5 four corners using machine screws (Item Fig. 4
18), along with flatwashers (Item 19)
and hex nylocks (Item 20)
underneath the sub base perimeter
flange. Engage firmly but do not fully
tighten at this time. See figure 4.

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 6 Using bolting assemblies (Item 7)
install the four vertical corner
extrusions (Item 1) to the toe brackets
(Item 21). Tighten bolting assemblies
just enough to check movement. See
figure 5.

Fig. 5

7 Take the pre-assembled enclosure frame top (Items 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16, 17,
22, 23, 26, and 27) and note the available lower leg on each of the corner cast-
ings (Item 6).

Temporarily remove the top panel assemblies (Item 15 and 16) at this time to
facilitate installation of top frame.

Install a bolting assembly (Item 7) to each of these legs. With assistance, raise
and position the top frame assembly over the four vertical extrusions (Item 1)
inserting the square head of the bolting assembly (Item 7) into the top of each
vertical extrusion. Ensure the small triangular panel (Item 17) is at the left hand
side forward position. See figure 6 and 6a.

Fig. 6

Fig. 6a
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 Once all four corners of the enclosure top frame assembly have been secured, now
8 you can mount the side vertical center posts (Item 5) to the sub-base using machine
screws, flatwashers, and nylock nuts (Items 18, 19, and 20). See figure 7 and 7a.

Fig. 7 Fig. 7a

Locate the stud near the top interior

face of the vertical center post and
feed through the hole in pre-assem-
bled center post tie bracket, (Item 8).
Secure with flatwasher and nylock,
(Items 22 and 23). See figure 7b.

Do not tighten fully until remaining

panels can be installed and frame
squared. Fig. 7b

Fig. 8 Fig. 8a

After the basic frame is complete, install the rear panel assembly (Item 9) to the rear of
the enclosure frame and secure using the pre-installed panel retainer brackets.
Ensure that the panel is properly fitted into the back of the frame, with the panel
surface to extrusion being flush. Take the panel retainer clip and rotate it until it is di-
rectly on top of the extrusion flange and then tighten down the 1/4-20 nylock nut so the
retainer effectively clamps the panel against the extrusion flange. See figure 8 & 8a.

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 Install connections for exhaust, AC power leads, DC control panel leads, battery, and
10 water through holes in the rear panel as shown in the drawing (Figure 9 and 9a) and as
described below:

a. Connect the exhaust elbow of the diesel engine to the exhaust system of
the vessel. Pass the three inch exhaust hose through the opening provided
in the right lower section of the rear panel.

b. Connect the sea water pump to the vessel’s water inlet. Pass a 3/4” hose
from the vessel’s sea water strainer, through the lower hole at the bottom
left of the rear panel to the sea water pump inlet fitting.

c. Connect the vessel’s fuel supply, and fuel return to the generator set using
Coast Guard approved rubber fuel hoses. Fuel connections are 1/4” NPT
located under the sub-base flange, LH side of the shield. See figure 9a.

d. Connect the DC control harness to the engine harness plug. Pass the
harness and plug through the middle hole on the left side of the
rear panel.

e. Connect the 12 volt battery leads to the generator set using the second
hole at the bottom right side of the rear panel.

f. Connect the AC output leads from the generator to the vessel’s power
distribution panel. Pass the two leads through the top hole from the
bottom left side of the rear panel.

AC Output 3” Wet Exhaust

Cables
Battery Cables
DC Control
Cable

0 3/4” ID Raw Fig. 9

Water Inlet

Fig. 9a

1/4” NPT Fuel

1/4” NPT Fuel
Inlet Connection
Return Connection

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 Note the pre-installed penetration plate
11 in the top of forward left corner of the
enclosure frame top. See figure 10.

Refer to the IM1000 Installation man-

ual for the plumbing diagram in the
mounting and exhaust section. Read
on to step 11.
Fig. 10

Generator sets with wet exhaust that are installed near or below the vessel’s water line
12 MUST use a siphon break to prevent backflow of water into the engine. This backflow
can ruin an engine and, possibly, sink the vessel. The penetration plate facilitates the
siphon break installation as follows:

a. Disconnect the hose from the seawater pump output and from the inlet to
the heat exchanger. Replace the single hose with two lengths of 3/4” hose.
The siphon break panel must be knocked out before you can make the hose
connections. See Figure 10a. Install the continuous grommet (Item 28) to
the opened slot.

b. Connect the end of one hose from the outlet on the top of the seawater
pump and the other end to one hose barb of the siphon break. Connect
the second hose from the other barb of the siphon break and the other end
to the sea water inlet hose barb of the heat exchanger.
These hoses must be of adequate length to allow you to mount the siphon
break a minimum of 12 inches above the vessel’s loaded waterline.

c. For more information, see the “Exhaust” section of the IM-1000 Installation
Manual included with the generator set.

Fig. 10a
13 Start the generator set and run under load to check for leaks of fuel, water, or exhaust gas.
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 14 You may now install the remaining cover panels. Note that the front (Item 10) and
left hand forward side (Item 11) are the only panels that are externally actuated by
means of a paddle latch. The rest are internally latched by a manual lever.

See figure 11 and 11a.

Fig. 11 Fig. 11a

First, install the right hand side forward (Item 13) panel by reaching over the top of
the unit and pull the panel toward you by grasping the manual lever and twist right
to lock. Repeat this operation to the right hand aft (Item 14) panel as well.
Now, Install the left hand aft side (Item 12) panel by pushing against it and reaching
over the top of the frame and twist the lever to your left to secure it.
Next position the top aft (Item 16) panel and slide it actoss the top of the frame,
allowing it to ride up on to the slide brackets. As it drops it will engage the catch, at
which point you may drop your end down on the frame. Reach around from the side
to access the top panel manual latch and twist clockwise to engage while slightly
pushing down on the top panel.
Repeat operation with the top forward (Item 15) panel, accessing the lever from
beneath.
Finally, install the front (Item 10) and left hand forward (Item 11) panels, closing
them with a swift firm push. See figure 12 and 12a.

Item 16
Item 15
Item 13
Item 11

Item 12
Item 14
Item 10
Item 9

Fig. 12 Fig. 12a

As you install the panels, observe that there should be a minimum clearance of
approximately .09” around the panel perimeter (except at the bottom of the side panels).
You may adjust for this by loosening any number of corner bolting assemblies until fit is
satisfactory. Tighten all connections when done.
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 Finally, note the Genset base pan has four mounting feet ‘pockets’.
15 Take foam block (item 29) but do not remove the backing paper at this time, and
insert it into each mounting foot pocket as shown in FIG 12b. See how the upper
portion of the block lays against the angled surface of the base pan. The foam
part will compress slightly when inside the foot pocket as it provides a noise seal
from the engine mounts. After you note how the foam block is going to fit,
withdraw it and remove only the top half of the backing paper to expose the
adhesive layer. Then pinching the block at the top outer corner reinstall it and
press firmly against the contact area to ensure good adhesion. SEE FIG 12c.

Fig. 12b
Fig. 12c

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 M944T Soundshield Packing List
ITEM # DESCRIPTION ADE P/N QTY NOTES PACKED

1 Extrusion, vertical 05-71234 4 loose 

5 Center post, vertical 05-71238 2 loose 

9 Rear panel assembly 05-71262 1 assembled 

Enclosure top, assembled. 1 

Consists of the following parts:

2 Extrusion, horizontal, sides 05-71237 2 assembled –

3 Extrusion, horizontal, ends 05-71236 2 assembled –
4 Center post, top 05-71239 1 assembled –
6 Corner casting 05-70001 4 installed –
7 Bolting assembly 00-75714 14 installed –
17 Penetration panel assembly 05-71274 1 installed –
23 1/4” Flatwasher 15-00101 2 installed –
22 Hex nut, nylock 1/4-20 14-00113 2 installed –
15 Top panel forward assembly 05-71267 1 assembled –
16 Top panel aft assembly 05-71271 1 assembled –
8 Tie bracket 23-78701 2 installed 
27 Slide bracket 23-71207 4 installed 
26 Catch bracket 23-71208 2 installed 

10 Front panel assembly 05-71257 1 assembled 

11 LH side panel forward assembly 05-71241 1 assembled 
12 LH side panel aft assembly 05-71249 1 assembled 
13 RH side panel forward assembly 05-71246 1 assembled 
14 RH side panel aft assembly 05-71253 1 assembled 

7 Bolting assembly 00-75714 8 loose (bagged) 

18 #10 screws s/s x 5/8” long 12-05401 12 loose (bagged) 
21 Toe bracket 23-71206 4 loose (bagged) 
28 Continuous grommet 44-70002 7.5” loose(bagged) 
22 Hex net, nylock 1/4-20 14-00113 2 loose(bagged) 
20 #10-32 Nylock 14-00032 12 loose(bagged) 
19 #10 Flatwasher 15-70002 12 loose(bagged) 
24 Lower duct support 55-71242 1 loose 
25 Lower intake duct 55-71248 1 loose 
23 1/4” Flatwasher s/s 15-00101 2 loose(bagged) 
28 Base Foot Plug 55-71251 4 loose 

Packed By : Date :
L737 03/12