Westerbeke 9.0 BCG Technical Manual page 31

DC Circuit Description
A two-pole ON switch is operated to bypass the protective shutdown switches during starting. The second
pole provides a source of B
+
to the START toggle switch. While continuing to hold the ON switch, to provide
B
+
to the start switch and to bypass the protective shutdown switches, the START switch is pressed to ener-
gize the starter to crank the engine. If you are starting the generator at the generator set, release the START
switch when the generator is running. If starting the generator at a remote location, release the START switch
when the green LED lights, but continue depressing the ON switch. After releasing the START switch con-
tinue holding the ON switch for a few seconds until oil pressure is sufficient to close the oil pressure safety
switch, providing the normal B
+
path to the ignition system. Note that it is now impossible to energize the
starter while the generator is running until someone again operates the ON switch first. Should the gener-
ator shut down from an overspeed condition, the overspeed circuit
crum.t.
be reset before attempting to res-
tart the generator. This is done by simply depressing the STOP switch momentarily and then proceeding
with the normal starting procedure.
IWARNINGI
It is very important that the overspeed shutdown always be installed and functioning. Any
tampering with the overs peed shutdown module, which would cause it to malfunction, could
be a cause of injury should the generator's belt-driven governor fail and cause the generator
to run away.
To STOP the generator, depress the STOP switch, which opens the normally closed B
+
path through the
ON switch. The STOP switch must be held open until the generator comes to a complete stop. Remote start
panels may be connected to the generator set as indicated. A jumper has to be removed between the con-
nections in the generator control panel connection terminal board. (Refer to the wiring diagram in the "DC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" section of this manual, page 169 - 174.)
IWARNINGI
When installing the optional remote start panel or the optional remote instrument panel, it is
the installer's responsibility to comply with U.S. Coast Guard Standards 33 CFR PART 183.
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