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AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3
If you are in Germany or Italy, disconnect the shore power cord from the
shore power source outlet, rotate the cord’s plug 180 degrees, then plug
the cord into the outlet again. Repeat steps 11 through 13. If the Reverse
Polarity indicator(s) illuminates again, disconnect the affected shore power
cord. Notify marina management of the reverse polarity problem and use a
different shore power source box.
If you are not in Germany or Italy, disconnect the shore power cord. Notify
marina management of the reverse polarity problem and use a different shore
power source box.
If the Polarity Safe indicator(s) illuminates, it is safe to proceed to step 15.
11. On the AC Control Center, switch the Shore #1 and/or Shore #2 Main
circuit breaker “ON.” Power is now available to the other AC Control Center
circuit breakers on that line.
12. Monitor the voltmeter(s) and ammeter(s) on the AC Control Center while
your boat is connected to the shore power source. The operation of the
voltmeter and ammeter is described later in this section.
Only people who are trained and experienced in working with
electricity should service your boat’s high voltage AC electrical system.
Inexperienced or untrained people may be killed or seriously injured by
incorrectly servicing the AC electrical system.
Always disconnect the boat from the shore power source, shut off the
generator and disable the inverter before attempting to service the AC
electrical system.
Generator Power
You can use the generator to power the boat’s AC electrical system when a shore
power source is not available. The generator is installed beneath the port side of
the cockpit. Fuel for the generator is drawn from the port fuel tank.
To start the generator:
1. Read, understand and follow the OEM information that describes
the generator.
2. The generator starter is powered by its own 12-volt battery. Turn the
generator battery master disconnect switch to the “ON” position.
Never turn the generator battery master disconnect switch to the “OFF”
position while the generator is operating. Doing this can damage the
generator or its alternator wiring.