BENETEAU 461, Owner'S Manual

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General points
- The generator is a machine which can produce AC electrical power using mechanical power (fuel). The generator powers
onboard equipment operating at 220V or 110V, moored or sailing.
- The generator starts with its own battery (12V circuit).
- Make sure that there is enough fuel in the fuel tank before using the generator. The generator is fed by fuel through the
fuel tank.
- The cooling water and exhaust gases are separated in the separator to avoid noise pollution. The seawater is discharged
below the waterline. The exhaust- pipe is located above the waterline. Check visually that the exhaust gases are being
expelled properly.
Make sure that the ventilator in the generator compartment is working.
- Check to see if any leaks appear (seawater, coolant, fuel, exhaust gases). If there is a leak, stop the generator at once
and have the leak repaired.
- The generator is earthed by an earthing plate which is located under the hull (see Chapter: E
ARTHING PLATES
).
- Maintenance of the generator must only be done by qualified and proficient personnel. Before working on the generator,
it is imperative to isolate the generator's battery power, to prevent it from starting accidentally.
- The generator can be started by the switch on the generator itself or by the switch on the control panel.
Starting up
- Fill the generator with water to prevent the seawater pump from running dry (refer to the supplier's recommendations).
- Open the raw water intake valves and evacuation valves.
- Open the fuel supply valve.
- Turn the generator's battery switch to the ON position.
- Switch the generator's circuit-breaker to the ON position.
- Turn on the generator using the remote control (located near the main switch panel).
or on the generator itself.
- Make sure that no AC equipment is running. Toggle the shore power/ generator switch.
In the event of the generator catching fire
- Do not open the generator.
- Cut the power supply (electrical and fuel) to the boat's engines, to the generator and to the ventilators.
- Use the extinguisher access port on the generator to discharge the contents of the portable extinguisher.
- Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for
use of the generator.
- Never start the generator when the air
conditioning is already on. Always turn off the air
conditioning before turning off the generator.
- Never connect the shore power to the
generator: you may suffer an electric shock.
- An extinguisher access port is provided on
the generator in the event of a fire starting in the
generator.
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