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AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3
3. The generator engine uses a seawater cooling system. This system includes a
strainer that prevents debris in the seawater from entering the cooling system’s
water pump. Make sure the cooling system’s seacock is closed. Remove and
clean the strainer. The seacock and strainer are located just inboard of the
generator. Refer to Section 9 - Interior Hatches for the exact location of the
seacock and strainer.
4. Reinstall the strainer. If the strainer leaks when the seacock is opened, close
the seacock, then check the strainer for correct installation.
Do not operate the generator when its cooling system seacock is closed.
Operating the generator in this manner can damage it.
5. Open the cooling system’s seacock.
6. Turn the accessory battery master disconnect switch to the “ON” position.
7. On the Bridge Breaker Panel, switch the System DC Main circuit breaker
“ON,” then switch the four Bilge Blower circuit breakers “ON.”
8. Turn the bilge blowers “ON” using the blower switch at the helm or on the
DC Control Center.
Make sure the bilge blowers are operating properly by feeling for air being
blown from the bilge vents. These vents are located on either side of the hull
amidships. Refer to Section 9 - Thru-Hull Fittings for the exact location of
the bilge vents.
Operate the blowers for at least 4 minutes and until the engine room is free of
any fuel vapor before starting the generator. Continue operating the blowers
while the generator is running.
9. If your boat has the standard gasoline generator, a fuel solenoid valve is
installed in the generator fuel line. The valve automatically stops the flow of
fuel to the generator if the fuel hose ruptures or becomes disconnected. For
the valve to operate properly, its manual bypass switch, located above the
inboard aft corner of the port fuel tank, must be “OFF.” Refer toSection 9
- Engine Room for the exact location of this valve.
The generator STOP/START switch is spring activated. Release the
switch from its “START” position as soon as the generator starts. If you
continue to hold the switch in its “START” position after the generator
starts, you may damage the starter.
A Tip From Carver!
Dedicating a 12-volt battery to the generator provides an important safety feature. A
dedicated battery enables you to start the generator regardless of the condition of the
propulsion engine batteries. If the batteries become discharged to the point where
they are unable to start an engine, start the generator, then turn on the engine battery
charger. When the engine batteries are recharged to an adequate level, you can then
start the propulsion engines.
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