Control Panels • Starting/Stopping Procedure; Remote Panel - Westerbeke 3.0 BPMG Operator's Manual

CONTROL PANEL· START/STOP PROCEDURE
DESCRIPTION
The control panel provides the operator with a simple
stop/start rocker switch and a hourmeter.
The plug-in connections for the engine wiring harness,
go:vemor sensor and remote panel are located on the side
of
th~
control panel along with a 10 amp fuse.
The ignition control module with it's plug-in wiring is
mounted on the top of the panel.
A
CAUTION:
All AC loads must be switched off
before starting. This precaution will prevent damage
caused by unanticipated operation o~ AC machinery
and will prevent a cold engine from starting
STARTING
The engitw has a 12 VDC electric starter: ·
To
Start:
Press the rocker switch to the start position and
release. The engine will crank and start electronically and
the switch will show a RED light to indicate the engine is
running.
Apply a light load to the generator and allow the engine to
warm up to operating temperature before applying heavy
loads.
NOTE: Some unstable running
may
occur in a cold engine .
condition. This should smooth out as the engine warms up
and the generator loads are applied.
A
CAUTION:
Never operate the engine for
Ion~
periods of time without an amperage load being applied,
otherwise carbon build·up may occur which can cause
severe 'damage to the engine.
STOPPING
To Stop: Press the rocker switch to stop and release. The
engine will shutdown and the LED light will tum off.
GENERATOR OPERATION
STAR1:
Depress switch to
START
position.
START LEO
will
I ite, engine wil I crank.
RUN LEO
will remain on
when engine is running.
STOP;
Depress switch to
STOP
posi
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ion.
Engine wi 11
stop,
RUN
LEO wi II turn orr.
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ENOiNE
Sn>PJST.ART
DECAi.
Abnormal Stop
(refer to SAFETY SHUTDOWN SWITCHES)
. An abnonnal stop is one in which the generator ceases to run
and comes to a stop as a result of an operating
fault
which may
cause damage to the engine, the generator, or create an unsafe
operating condition. · · .
START/STOP
SWITCH
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MAIN CIRCUIT
BREAKER
A
WARNING:
Should the engine fail to start once the
start switch has been depressed, a crank limit circuit
will disengage the starter and stop the starting cycle.
This will occur after approximately 15 seconds of
cranking with no start.
This is ta prevent prplonged cranking without the engine
starting which can result in the exhaust system filling
with water and backing into the engine.
REMOTE PANEL
A remote panel is available that allows for remote operation
of the generator. The panel comes with either a 15' or 30'
plug-in extension harness. The start/stop sequence is
identical. Once installed, the engine can be operated
by
either panel.
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NOTE:
Holding the start button
depressed will keep
the
start
circuit engaged.
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