Description Of Instrument Panels - Westerbeke 35B THREE Operator's Manual

DESCRIPTION OF INSTRUMENT PANELS
Westerbeke offers two types of control panels as optional equipment for the W 35B, the W 38B, and the W
42B engines, Read the following instructions that apply to the panel you purchased with your engine.
Captains Panel
General
The manually-operated Captains Panel is equipped with a Key Switch, an RPM gauge, a PREHEAT and
START button, and an instrument test button along with a low oil pressure/high water temperature alarm.
The RPM gauge is illuminated when the key switch is turned ON and remains illuminated while the engine is
in operation. The key switch and the three buttons serve the following functions:
1. Key Switch: The Key Switch provides power only to the instrument panel cluster. Refer to the "STOP-
PING PROCEDURE" section of this manual, page 41.
2. PREHEAT: The PREHEAT button energizes the alternator's regulator, the engine's glow plugs, and
bypasses the engine's oil pressure alarm switch. In addition, this button energizes the START button.
3. START: The START button, when pressed, energizes the starter's solenoid which cranks the engine.
This button will not operate electrically unless the PREHEAT button is pressed and held at the same
time.
4. Test Button: The Test Button, located above the Key Switch, tests the alternator, the oil pressure, and
the water temperature control circuits. When this button is pressed, the alternator, the oil pressure, and
the water temperature indicator lights illuminate in addttion to sounding the alarm.
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