Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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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.
3.2.2 Generator Power
You can use the onboard generator to power the boat’s AC electrical system
when a shore power source is not available. The generator is installed in the
aft bilge on the boat’s centerline. Fuel for the generator is drawn from the
starboard 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.
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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.
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.
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 below the front of the generator. Refer to the “Aft
Bilge” portion of Section 9 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.
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