IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is a two-position toggle-type switch, labeled IGNITION and
is located on the lower left corner of the instrument panel. The switch has
positions for OFF and ON. For additional information concerning the ignition
switch, refer to the Ignition System paragraph contained in this section.
GENERATOR SWITCH
The generator switch is a two-position toggle-type switch labeled
GENERATOR and is located on the lower left corner of the instrument panel.
The switch has positions for OFF and ON. When the generator switch is
placed in the ON position, the Master Control Unit will automatically control
the generator line contactor for normal operation of the generator. When the
switch is placed in the OFF position, the Master Control Unit will disconnect
the generator from the electrical system.
ALTERNATOR SWITCH
The alternator switch is a two-position toggle-type switch labeled
ALTERNATOR and is located on the lower left corner of the instrument panel
adjacent to the GENERATOR switch. The switch has positions for OFF and
ON. When the alternator switch is placed in the ON position, the Alternator
Control Unit will automatically control the line contactor for normal operation
of the alternator and the alternator will supply power to the essential bus.
When the switch is placed in the OFF position, the Alternator Control Unit will
disconnect the alternator from the essential bus.
Figure 7-76 – Left Switch Panel