Westerbeke 7.0KW BCG-60HERTZ Operator's Manual page 29

Automatic Shutdown
High Exhaust Temperature Shutdown Switch (normally closed)
An exhaust temperature switch is located on the exhaust elbow. This switch will open and interrupt the DC
voltage to the ignition coil (which turns OFF the engine), should the switch's sensor indicate an excessive
exhaust temperature (an inadequate supply of raw water coolant causes high exhaust temperatures). This
switch opens at 260 - 270 0 F (127 -13T C) and resets at approximately 225
0 F (lOr C).
High Water Temperature Shutdown Switch (normally closed)
A high water temperature switch is located on the thermostat housing. This switch will open and interrupt
the DC voltage to the ignition coil (which turns OFF the engine), should the fresh water coolant's operating
temperature reach approximately 205
0
F (gao C). This switch resets at 195
0 F (lor C).
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown Switch (normally open)
A low oil pressure shutdown switch is located
off
the engine's oil gallery. The switch's is kept closed by
engine oil pressure. Should the engine's oil pressure
fall
to 10 -
15
psi, the switch
will
open interrupting the
DC voltage to the ignition coil (which turns OFF the engine).
High RPM Shutdown Switch
An overspeed shutdown switch shuts
OFF
the generator set by grounding out the ignition system should the
engine's speed reach approximately 2175 rpm. Reset this switch by momentarily depressing the STOP
switch. (Make sure the cause of the engine overspeed shutdown is corrected.)
Generator
(Ae
Output)
Make sure that the AC output connections within the generator's distribution box are tight and in accordance
with
the specific AC Load Connections diagram found later in this manual. (See the "BC GENERATOR"
section of this manual.)
Batteries
Make sure the positive (
+ )
battery connection is connected to the battery connection
of
the starting solenoid.
The negative (-) battery connection should be connected to the system ground (the engine block).
IWARNINGI
Do not smoke or allow an open flame near batteries. Lead acid batteries emit hydrogen, a
highly.-explosive gas.
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