BENETEAU ANTARES 36, Owner'S Manual

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7.3 AC SYSTEM (110V OR 220V)
7.3.1 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.
- The AC electrical system is used to power the following components (if the boat has one):
- Air conditioning,
- Household appliances,
- Water heater,
- Interior AC sockets,
- Battery charger(s).
Recommendations for using the AC electrical system correctly
- Do not modify the vessel's electrical installation nor its relating diagrams. The installation, maintenance and any
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 cans or metal casing of the electrical equipment installed to the boat's protective conductor (green or
green with yellow stripe conductor).
- 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).
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Never let the end of the boat/shore supply cable hang in
the water: The result may be an electric field liable to hurt or
kill the swimmers nearby.
- There may be danger of electrocution if alternating
current systems are incorrectly used.
- Do not work on a live AC system.
Electrical connections change in time. It is therefore
necessary to have the electrical installation of the
boat checked regularly and at least once every two
years by a professional. Special attention should be
paid to the tightening of the electrical connections.
To reduce the risks of electric shock and of fire:
- Turn off the shore supply with the onboard cut-off switch
before connecting or disconnecting the vessel/shore supply
line.
- Connect the ship/shore power cable on the boat before
plugging it into the socket onshore.
- Disconnect the ship/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 ship/shore power
cable: only use compatible connections.
DO NOT MODIFY THE CONNECTIONS ON THE SHIP/
SHORE POWER CABLE.
Every month, you are advised to test the circuit breaker or
residual current differential switch that can be recognised by
its "test" button.
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