Remote Panel; Starting/Stopping Procedure; Remote Panels - Westerbeke 5.0KW BCD Operator's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING PROCEDURE
STARTING
PREHEAT:
Depress the PREHEAT switch for approximately
15 seconds then, with the PREHEAT switch still depressed,
depress that START switch.
ISTART:
With both switches depressed the generator will start.
Release the START switch but continue to depress the
PREHEAT switch for about
5
more seconds. This allows the
oil pressure to rise enough to close the oil pressure safety
switch.
RUN:
With both switches released and the oil pressure and
coolant temperature protective circuits nom1al, the generator
will remain energized and continue to run.
FAILURE TO START
Should the engine not start when the START switch is
depressed for
10
to
20
seconds, release both switches and
wait 30 seconds. Repeat the procedure above and preheat
longer. Never run the starter for more than 30 seconds.
NOTE:
Some unstable running may occur in a cold engine.
Depressing the PREHEAT switch for 10-15 second intervals
will help stabilize the engine RPM until the operating tem-
perature reaches normal and a load is applied to the engine.
Do nDt apply heavy loads until the generator has warmed
up.
STOPPING
Remove the AC electrical load from the generator and
allow the generator to run for
3
to
5
minutes to stabilize its
operating temperatures.
Depress the STOP switch and hold
it
until the generator is
completely stopped.
Now release the STOP switch.
REMOTE PANEL
The remote panel uses the same three toggle switches with
an LED light to indicate the generator is running.
STARTING
PREHEAT:
Depress the PREHEAT switch for approximately
15
seconds (the LED light will illuminate). With the
PREHEAT switch still depressed, depress that START
switch.
. START:
With both switches depressed the starter will crank
and the LED light will dim.
RUN:
When the engine starts the LED light will brighten
signaling to release the START switch. Continue to hold the
PREHEAT depressed for about 5 seconds to allow the'oil
pressure to build up which closes the oil pressure safety
switch. The green LED will remain brightly illuminated
while the engine is running.
After the generator is started and the START switch is
released, the generator's starter will not crank unless the
PREHEAT switch is operated first because this switch
supplies voltage to the START switcb.
Once the generator starts, apply a light load but allow the
generator to warm up before applying heavy loads.
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FAILURE TO START
Should the engine not start when the START switch is
depressed for 10 to 20 seconds, release both switches and
wait 30 seconds. Repeat the procedure above and preheat
longer. Never run the starter for more than 30 seconds.
STOPPING
To stop the generator, depress the STOP switch until the
generator comes to a complete stop and the LED light goes
out.
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