Westerbeke 6.5KW Technical Manual page 16

panel is available for controlling the generator from a remote location. Remote start panels include a green
LED which lights when the engine runs at approximately 600 rpm. The purpose of the LED is to alert the
operator to release the starter toggle switch in addition to continue indicating that the generator set is run-
ning. An optional remote instrument panel is available, which includes starting controls. This panel also in-
cludes a water temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge, battery voltmeter, operating hourmeter and start-stop
control switches.
REMOTE START PANEL
REMOTE GAUGE PANEL
DC Circuit Description
The two-pole ON switch is operated to bypass the protective shutdown switches during starting. The second
pole provides a source of B
+
to the START toggle switch. While continuing to hold the ON switch, to provide
B
+
to the start switch and to bypass the protective shutdown switches, the START switch is pressed to ener-
gize the starter to crank the engine. If you are starting the generator at the generator set, release the START
switch when the generator is running. If starting the generator at a remote location, release the START switch
when the green LED lights, but continue depressing the ON switch. After releasing the START switch con-
tinue holding the ON switch until oil pressure is sufficient to close the oil pressure safety switch, providing
the normal B
+
path to the ignition system. Note that it is now impossible to energize the starter while the
generator is running until someone again operates the ON switch first. Should the generator shut down from
an overspeed condition, the overspeed circuit
must
be reset before attempting to restart the generator. This
is done by simply depressing the STOP switch momentarily and then proceeding with the normal starting
procedure.
IWARNINGI
It is very important that the overspeed shutdown always be installed and functioning. Any
tampering with the overspeed shutdown module, which would cause it to malfunction, could
be a cause of injury should the generator's belt-clriven governor fail and cause the generator
to run away.
To STOP the generator, depress the STOP switch, which opens the normally closed B
+
path on the ON
and START switches. The STOP switch must be held open until the generator comes to a complete stop.
Remote start panels may be connected to the generator set as indicated. A jumper has to be removed be-
tween the T1 and T2 connections at the panel connection terminal board.
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