Control Panels - Westerbeke 4.5 BCG Operator's Manual

CONTROL PANELS
DESCRIPTION
The generator mounted control panelis equipped with an
ON switch (black), a
START
switch(white) and
a
STOP
switch
(red).
The ON switch provides power to
the
start circuit. nus
switch by-passes the pr;otective oil pressure shutdown switch
until the oil pressure reaches
S -
10 psi.
The START switch energizes the start solenoid/starter which
cranks the engine. 1bis switch will not operate unless the on
switch is depressed and held at
the
same time.
The
STOP switch will tum off the engine/generator. nus
switch must be depressed until the stop sequence is complete.
The panel also has two fuses
!O
protect the DC circuit:
•·A Slow-blo 15Amp Fuse to protect f;tle start: c;ireuit.
•An 8 Amp Fuse
to
protect the engine operating circuit and
any optitmal ref!iote. _paf!elS.
15AMPFUSE
HOURMETER
RECORDING HOURS
FOR MAINTENANCE
8AMPFUSE
REMOTE START/STOP PANEL (OPTIONAL)
An optional remote start/stop panel is available for
controlling the generator frOm a remote location.
This panel
has
the same ON, START, and STOP functions
previously described. Also included is a green LED light
which glows once the engine/generator
has
reached 600
rpm' s. The purpose of the LED is to alert the operator to
release the START switch. It is also an indication that the
engine/generator is running.
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REMOTE INSTRUMENT PANEL (OPTIONAL)
An optional remote instrument panel is available which
includes a water temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, ·
DC charging voltmeter, operating hounneter.!. IU!.d start/stop
switches.
REMOTE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTAllATION
The remote instrument panel has two sending units to be
installed on the engine block,
a water temperature sender
and
an oil pressure gauge sender. Plugged
ports
for each are
locate<i on the engine.
The
water temperature sender is
installed in the thermostat housing and the oil pressure sender
is adjacent
to
the oil
pressure
switch. Use sealing compound
on the threads of both senders. Electrical connections
for
each sender are tied off next to the senders location ( in
the
wiring harness).
The blue
wire is for the oil
pressure
sender and
the tan wire
is for
the
water temperature sender. If there is a jumper
between terminal board connections T-1 and T-2, it should be
removed. Refer to the REMOTE INSTRUMENT WIRING
DIAGRAM in this manual.
NOTE: When installing
the
optional remote panels,
it
is
the
installers responsibility to comply with
the
U.S. Coast Guard
standards 33 CFR part 183.
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