Control Panel; *:Manual Engine Shut·off - Westerbeke 29.0 EGED 60Hz Operator's Manual

GENERATOR INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANELS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DESCRIPTION
The Generators Instrument Control contains a compact
gauge package, contrQl r9Cker switches, circuit fuses, check
engine light, emergency stop toggle switch and a recording ·
hourmeter. These comJ>9nents are descdbed below.
The 8 pin connector that
is
on the side of the Control Box
is used to connect an optional remote Start/Stop panel or
a second Control Panel.
When an optional panel is connected, the
8
pin connector
with jumper should be kept for future needs when ·
troubleshoolin$· Secure it to the lifting eye.
OR alATION
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
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START:
The
START rocker switch, when depressed.
activates the
starter
motor. The starter M terminal
then
supplies DC power ·to the pull coil of the fuel solenoid
.allowing fuel delivery to the injectors.
NOTE:
It is important to closely monitor the panel
gauges, Become aware
of
the normal engine readings
and take immediate action
if
these readings start
to
vary.
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*STOP:
The STOP rocker switch when pressed and held,
··opens
the
DC circuit supplying power to the·K2 Run Relay.
De-acti.vati.ng it and shutting down
,th•
engine drive.
THIS PANEL CANA~SO BE .,
REMOTFLYUJCATED; REFER.
TO THE FOLLOWING.PAGE
EMERGENCY STOP·
20A DC BREAKER
Fuse/DC
Breaker:
The control box has a 7.5
amp
automotive
type
fuse to protect the-run circuit and remote
panel:
:A
20
amp
DC breaker is on the control box protecting
the unit's DC circuits and acts
as
an Emergency Stop Switch.
20A DC Breaker/Emergency Stop Switcb :
This
rocker switch on the front of the panel is Nonnally
oH
When depressed,
it
will
open
the
DC circuit
to the Control
Box and shut
the
engine
down.
When servicing. this switch
can be used
as
a
breaker
to prevent an accidental start.
Remote Panel Plug-In:
A
plug
on
the
side
on the
90ntrol box will allow for the
mount:in~
of the remote
instrument panel
or
the remote panel start/stop.
Coolalt
Temperature:
Engine
coolant
(water)
temperature should normally indicate:
175°
to.195°F
(80° to 90°C).
*:MANUAL ENGINE SHUT·OFF
Engine Oil Pressure:
Oil
Pressure
(psi) may fluctuate ·
depending on the generator load but should range between
• 35
to 55
psi. ·
DC Volts:
Indicates
the
amount
the
battery is being
charged
and show
13V
to
14V.
Hourmeter:
Registers elapsed
time
and is used as a guide
for when to perfonn scheduled maintenance.
Prebeat:
The.
PREHEAT rocker
switch serves two
purposes:
1. It activates
th~
preheat circuit.
2. lt activates
the ..
K2 Run Relay. This supplies DC power to
the Instrument.pahel.and Hour MeterDC power to the fuel
pump. the Hold
cOilm
the fuel sol6!loid and the R terminal
on the DC alternator.· .·
Should the engine fail:
to
stop when the fuel shut off solenoid
is
de~energised
when the STOP button is depressed. The engine
is
equiped with a manual shut-off lever. This is located just below
the fixed throttle le.ver on the side of the engine block below
the
fuel
injection pmnp/Move this
l~ver
to the left and hold
it
there until the engine comes to a stop. Then release.
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