Operating Instructions - Westerbeke 8.0KW-60HZ Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERATOR CONTROL PANEL
Starting the Generator
Press up the ON switch and hold it up and press up the
START switch (both switches are held up together). After
approximately one second, the starter will engage and the
engine will crank . Once the engine is running, the starter
will disengage, and the START switch may then be released
to return to its center (run mode) position. Continue holding
the ON switch until the engine has sufficient oil pressure,
then release it to its center position.
NOTE:
Should the engine fail to start, release both switches.
wait 20 seconds, and try again. Never run the starter more
than 20 seconds at a time.
CONTROL PANEL
AND BOX
START/STOP SWITCH
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START
ON SWITCH
HOURMETER: THE HOURMETER RECORDS
ELAPSED TIME OF ENGINE USAGE THE TOTAL
NUMBER OF HOURS SHOULD BE USED AS A
GUIDE FOR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING.
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OFF/RUN
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OFF/RUN
Starting under Cold Conditions
Make certain the lubricating oil conforms with the ratings for
the prevailing temperature. Check the table under ENGINE
LUBRICATING OIL. The battery should be fully charged to
minimize voltage drop.
Stopping the Generator
To stop the generator, press the STOP switch down then
release it to the center (normal) position.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
If the generator does not stop using the STOP switch,
remove the 8 amp fuse or disconnect the battery.
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CAUTION:
Prolonged cranking intervals without
the engine starting can result in the engine exhaust
system filling with raw water. This may happen because
the pump is pumping raw water through the raw water
cooling system during cranking. This raw water can
enter the engine's cylinders by way of the exhaust
manifold once the exhaust system fills. Prevent this
from happening by closing the raw water supply
through-hull shut-off. draining the exhaust muffler, and
correcting the cause of the excessive engine cranking.
Engine damage resulting from raw water entry is not
a
warrantable issue; the owner/operator should keep this
in mind.
8A FUSE----
'sTART/STOP/ON
SWITCHES
Abnormal Stop
(refer to SAFETY SHUTDOWN SWITCHES)
An abnormal 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. The fault stop conditions are:
1.
Overspeed condition.
2. High engine temperature.
3. Low oil pressure.
4. High exhaust temperature.
5. Electrical overload.
a. Fuse at the control panel.
b. 20A breaker on the engine.
c. Main circuit breaker.
Should a fault condition occur, the engine will shutdown. On
the remote panel the green LED light will tum off indicating
an engine shutdown. Once detected, the fault should be
located and corrected (see ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING).
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