Carver Yachts 36 SEDAN, Owner'S Manual

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AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3
Shore #1 and #2 Ammeters
These ammeters indicate the amount of current that is being drawn by the Line
1 and Line 2 circuits, respectively.
When the Main circuit breaker is “ON,” all other breakers on the AC Control
Center are “OFF,” and the voltmeter is reading between 100 and 130 volts in a
120-volt system (210 and 230 volts in a 220-volt system), the ammeter should
read zero amps.
As you switch the circuit breakers on the AC Control Center “ON” and turn
on their associated equipment or turn on equipment plugged into the AC
receptacles, the ammeter readings increase above zero amps. Refer to Section 3
- Electrical Loads for information on the AC electrical system load limits.
Shore #1 and #2 Main
These breakers control the flow of electricity to the rest of the Line 1 and Line
2 circuit breakers, respectively, on the AC Control Center. Switch the Main
breakers “ON” to supply power to the other circuit breakers.
Shore #1 and #2 Polarity Reverse Indicators
These indicators illuminate when the polarity of the shore power source for the
Line 1 and Line 2 circuits, respectively, is incorrect. Refer to Section 3 - Shore
Power for information on correcting reverse polarity.
If reverse polarity occurs, immediately switch the respective AC Main
circuit breaker group(s) “OFF.”
Shore #1 and #2 Safe Indicators
These indicators illuminate when the polarity of the shore power source for the
Line 1 and Line 2 circuits, respectively, is correct.
Shore #1 and #2 Voltmeters
These voltmeters indicate the amount of voltage that is entering the Line 1 and
Line 2 circuits, respectively.
When the boat’s AC electrical system is connected to either a shore power source
or the generator (and the generator is running), each voltmeter should read
between 100 and 130 volts in a 120-volt system or between 210 and 230 volts
in a 220-volt system.
If a voltmeter reads 100 volts or less (205 volts in a 220-volt system), DO
NOT USE THE AC SYSTEM; in this situation, either contact the marina’s
management to identify and correct a shore power problem, or have a qualified
technician service your generator.
If a voltmeter reads zero voltage, it means that no electricity is reaching the
AC Control Center for the respective line circuit. If you are using the generator,
make sure:
• It is operating properly.
• The safety circuit breaker on the generator control panel is “ON.”