Engine Equipment
ALARM SYSTEM
Fig. 5 - Alarm System Wiring Diagram.
The alarm system shown in Fig. 5 is similar to the automatic electrical shutdown system, but uses a warning bell in place
of the air shut-off valve solenoid. The bell warns the engine operator if the engine coolant overheats or the oil pressure
drops below the safe operating limit.
When the engine is started and the oil pressure is sufficient to open the oil pressure switch contacts (opening pressure is
stamped on the switch cover), the alarm switch must be turned on manually to put the system in operation. The water
temperature switch is normally open. Should the engine coolant exceed 205 5 F (96 -15 C), the water
temperature switch will close the electrical circuit and sound the alarm bell. Likewise, if the oil pressure drops below the
setting of the oil pressure switch, the switch will close and cause the bell to ring. The bell will continue to ring until the
engine operator turns the alarm switch off. The alarm switch must also be turned off before a routine stop since the
decreasing oil pressure will close the oil pressure switch and cause the bell to ring.
If the alarm bell rings during engine operation, stop the engine immediately and determine the cause of the abnormal
condition. Make the necessary corrections before starting the engine again.
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