Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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11. Switch the AC Main circuit breaker(s), located just
below each of the boat's shore power receptacles,
"ON".
12. Switch the Shore 1 and Shore 2 (if Line 2 is con-
nected to a shore power source) circuit breaker
groups on the AC Control Center "ON".
13. If the Reverse Polarity indicator(s) on the AC
Control Center illuminates, immediately switch the
Shore 1 and Shore 2 circuit breaker groups "OFF"
and disconnect the shore power cord. Notify marina
management of the reverse polarity problem and
use a different shore power source box.
If the Power Available indicator(s) illuminates, you
can switch "ON" any of the Line 1 and Line 2 (if
Line 2 is connected to a shore power source) circuit
breakers on the AC Control Center that you wish.
14. Monitor the voltmeter and ammeter while your
boat is connected to the shore power source. The
operation of the voltmeter and ammeter is de-
scribed later in this section.
Only people who are trained and experienced in work-
ing with electricity should service your boat's high
voltage AC electrical system. Inexperienced or un-
trained people may be killed or seriously injured by
incorrectly servicing the AC electrical system.
Always disconnect the boat from the shore power
source and shut off the generator before attempting to
service the AC electrical system.
You can use the optional generator to supply AC power
to both Line 1 and Line 2 when a shore power source is
not available. The generator is installed in the forward
engine room on the boat’s centerline. If your boat has a
diesel fuel system, the generator draws fuel from the
port fuel tank. If your boat has a gasoline fuel system,
the generator draws fuel from either fuel tank, as
Generator Power