Description Of Instrument Panel - Westerbeke 40NA Operator's Manual

DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUMENT PANEL
Westerbeke 40NA engines are supplied
with
instrument panels. Read the following instruction carefully
before operating the engine.
RPM
Gauge Watflr Temperature Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Ammeter
Preheat Button
Stan Button
DC Control Circuit Voltage Gauge
General
The manually-controlled panel is equipped with an RPM gauge with an ELAPSED TIME meter which measures
the engine's running time in HOURS and in 1/1 O hours. The panel also includes a water temperature gauge
which indicates water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit (WATER•
F),
an on pressure gauge which measures
the engine's oil pressure in pounds per square inch (OIL PSI), a DC control circuit voltage gauge which
measures the system's DC voltage (VOLTS), and a DC Ammeter which allows the operator to monitor
amperage in the DC charging circuit. All gauges are Uluminated when the circuit breaker is turned ON and
remain illuminated while the engine Is In operation. The panel also contains two rubber-booted push but-
tons, one for PREHEAT and one for START.
1. Circuit Breaker (Not Shown): The Circuit Breaker, positioned somewhere in the vessel so
It
may be
easily reached, provides power only to the instrument cluster. Refer to the "STOPPING PROCEDURE"
section of this manual, page 28.
2. PREHEAT: The PREHEAT button energizes the alternator's EXC terminal and the intake manifold's
thermostart device. This button also energizes the ST ART button.
3. START: The START button, when pressed, energizes the starter's solenoid which cranks the engine.
This button will not operate electrically unless the PREHEAT button is pressed and held at the same
time.
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