
GENERATOR
CONTROL
PANELS
DESCRIPTION
OF
SWITCHES
This manually controlled series
ofWESTERBEKE
marine
diesel generators is equipped with toggle switches on the
engine control panel and, optionally, at remote panels.
All three switches are momentary contact type and serve the
following functions:
PREHEAT:
The PREHEAT toggle switch serves two purposes:
preheating the engine for easy starting and defeating
of
bypassing the engine oil pressure switch. The defeat function
turns on the fuel solenoid, instrument power and alternator
excitation.
When the
PREHEAT switch is depressed, the voltmeter,
panel lights, gauges and meters and fuel solenoid will
activate.
START:
The START toggle switch closes the
KI
relay that
energizes the starter solenoid and activates the starter
..
While the PREHEAT switch is still depressed, depressing the
START switch engages the start solenoid. When the engine
begins to fire, the
START switch should be released. The
PREHEAT
switch should not be released until the oil
pressure reaches 5 - 10 psi.
STOP:
The STOP toggle switch
is
a normally closed switch.
providing power to the fuel solenoid, instrument cluster and
alternator excitation, after the oil pressure switch has closed
upon starting. Opening
of
this switch opens the power circuit
to the fuel solenoid, stopping the flow
of
fuel to the engine
and shuts down the engine.
To stop the engine, depress the
STOP switch. When the
STOP switch is depressed, the power feed to the fuel
solenoid is opened, and the fuel flow to the engine is
stopped. The
STOP switch should be depressed until the
generator stops rotating.
NOTE:
When
the
engine
is
shut
down,
the
water
temperature
gauge and
the
oil pressure
gauge
will continue
to
register
the
last
temperature
and oil
pressure
readings
displayed.
They
will
return
to
zero
once
electrical power
is
restored.
EMERGENCY
STOP:
The EMERGENCY
stop switch on the rear
of
the control box
is
normally closed. When depressed, it
will open the DC circuit to the control
panel and shut the engine down. As the
switch is not toggled it can be used when
performing maintenance.
DESCRIPTION
OF
GAUGES
Coolant
Temperature
Engine coolant (water) temperature should normally indicate
175
0
to 195
0
F (80
0
to 90
0
C).
Engine
Oil
Pressure
Oil pressure (psi) may fluctuate depending on the generator
load but should range between between 30 to 60 psi.
DC
Voltmeter
Indicates the amount the battery is being charged should show
l3V
to
14V.
Hourmeter
Registers elapsed time and is used as a guide for when to
perform scheduled maintenance.
REMOTE
PANEL
For remote operation
of
the generator system, the same three
switches are used. The
PREHEAT and START switches are
connected in parallel with the gauge panel's switches and
serve the same functions
as
in the gauge panel. The STOP
switch is in series with the gauge panel's STOP switch and
serves the same function. There is a REMOTE
START/STOP
WIRING DIAGRAM
in
this manual.
GENERATOR
RELEASE
STARTER
PREHEAT
MUST
PRESS
l~
1ST
==
til
STOP
START
.~~
PRESS
\"'l
2ND
WESTER8EKE
NOTE:
For
additional information
on
Control
Panels.
Refer
to:
STARTING/STOPPING
PROCEDURE,
DC
WIRING
DIAGRAMS
and
TROUBLESHOOTING
GAUGES.
Engines
& Generators
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