BENETEAU 461, Owner'S Manual

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197837 RCD-2
Index C
8.4 AC SYSTEM (110V OR 220V)
8.4.1 General points
- The boat is equipped with an alternating current electrical system.
- The electrical system of the boat consists of an AC shore socket and if appropriate:
- 1 Generator,
- 1 DC/AC converter.
- The AC electrical system is used to power the following components (where installed):
- Air conditioning,
- Household appliances,
- Water heater,
- Interior AC sockets,
- Battery charger(s).
Guidelines for using the AC electrical system correctly
- Do not modify the vessel's electrical installations or the relevant diagrams. Installation, maintenance and modifications
must be carried out by an electrician qualified in marine electricity. Have all electrical installations checked (tightening and
connections) every year.
- Disconnect the boat's shore power when the system is not in use.
- Connect the relay boxes or metal casings of the installed electrical equipment to the boat's protective conductor (green
or green with yellow stripe).
- Use double-insulated or earthed appliances.
- If the reverse polarity indicator is activated, do not use the electrical installation. Rectify the polarity fault before using
the vessel's electrical installation (this applies only to polarised circuits with a polarity indicator).
If a DC/AC converter is fitted on board: it is essential
to switch off the DC and AC circuits before working on
the cabin AC sockets.
-
Never let the end of the boat/shore supply cable hang in
the water: This may result in an electric field that could injure
or kill nearby swimmers.
- Incorrect use of alternating current systems will result in
a danger of electrouction.
- Do not work on a live AC system.
To reduce the risk of electric shock and fire:
- Turn off the shore supply with the onboard cut-off switch
before connecting or disconnecting the vessel/shore supply
line.
- Connect the boat/shore power cable on the boat before
plugging it into the socket onshore.
- Disconnect the boat/shore power cable at the shore
socket first.
- If the reverse polarity indicator is activated immediately
disconnect the cable.
- After using the socket onshore, close its protective cover
tightly.
- Do not modify the connections of the boat/shore power
cable: only use compatible connections.
DO NOT MODIFY THE CONNECTIONS OF THE BOAT/
SHORE POWER CABLE.
Electrical connections change over time. It is
necessary to have the boat's electrics checked
regularly and at least once every two years by a
professional. Special attention should be paid to the
tightness of the electrical connections.
Every month, you are advised to test the circuit breaker or
residual current differential switch, recognisable by its "test"
button.
Electrical system