Operator`s manual
exhaust temperature
(an
inadequate supply
of
sea water coolant causes high exhaust temperatures). This
switch opens at
260 -
270'
F (127
-132'
C)
and resets at approximately
225'
F (107' 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'
F (96'
C).
This switch resets at
195'
F (107' 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 en-
gine 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
(AC 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" sec-
tion
of
this manual, page 51.)
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.
IWARNINGI
When servicing the battery or checking the electrolyte level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber
apron, and eye protection. Battery acid may
splash on the skin
or
into the eyes inadvertent-
ly
when removing the electrolyte caps.
Check the battery's electrolyte level and specific gravity to ensure maximum engine starting efficiency. Make
sure the battery's
terminals are clean and tight.
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Westerbeke Generators