Westerbeke 65A-FOUR Operator's Manual page 16

WARNING LIGHTS, ALARMS & CIRCUIT BREAKER
ALTERNATOR WARNINGS
The Captain Control Panel indicates alternator low discharge
with a
red warning light.
The Admiral Control Panel uses a
voltmeter
to monitor the
performance of the alternator.
OIL GALLERY
LOW OIL PRESSURE ALARM SWITCH
A low oil pressure alarm switch is located on the engine
block. This switch's sensor monitors the engine's oil pres-
sure. Should the engine's oil pressure fall to 5- 10 psi
(0.4-0.7 kg/cm
2 ),
this switch will activate a pulsating
alarm.
Engine Circuit Breaker
COOLANT TEMPERATURE SWITCH
A coolant temperature switch is located on the thermostat
housing. This switch will activate a
continuous alarm
if the
coolant's operating temperature reaches approximately 210°F
(99°C).
ENGINE CIRCUIT BREAKER
The DC engine harness and instrument panel are protected
by an engine mounted manual reset circuit breaker
(20 amps DC). Excessive current draw or electrical overload
anywhere
in
the instrument panel or engine wiring will cause
the breaker to trip, shutting down the engine.
If
this should
occur, check and repair the source of the problem. After
repairing the fault, reset the breaker and re-start the engine.
NOTE:
This is a thermal type breaker (DC amps create
heat) in this regard high engine compartment heat can
affect the breaker and cause it to trip. Keep the engine
compartment well ventilated and operate the compartment
ventilation blower for 10-15 minutes after engine shutdown
to remove heat radiated from the engine.
Engines & Generators
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