3508, 3512 and 3516 Engines Caterpillar


Ether Control System

Usage:

3508 5PW
The duration of ether injection varies linearly with the jacket water coolant temperature. The duration of ether injection varies within the following range.

  • 15 seconds at the maximum temperature of 21 °C (70 °F)

  • 130 seconds at the minimum temperature of -40 °C (-40 °F)

The longest duration of ether injection is 130 seconds even if the jacket water coolant temperature is below -40 °C (-40 °F).

A switch input is provided for the operator in order to manually inject ether. Manual ether injection can occur when the following conditions are met.

  • The ether switch is in the manual position.

  • The engine speed is above 50 rpm.

  • The jacket water coolant temperature is below 21 °C (70 °F).

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