Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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LECTRICAL
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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.
While you are attempting to start the generator, never hold the STOP/
START switch in the “START” position for more than 10 seconds.
10. A spring-loaded generator STOP/START switch is located at the top
left of the DC Control Center. Push the switch to the “START” position
and hold it there until the generator starts. Release the switch when
the generator starts.
If the generator does not start within 10 seconds, release the STOP/
START switch, wait 1 minute, then try to start the generator again.
11. When the generator is running smoothly, switch the Generator circuit
breaker group(s) on the AC Control Center “ON” to connect the boat’s
AC electrical system to the generator output. If the Generator Running
indicator illuminates, power is available to the other circuit breakers
on the AC Control Center.
12. To turn the generator “OFF,” push the STOP/START switch to the
“STOP” position. If you do not intend to use the generator again for at
least a few days, turn the generator battery master disconnect switch
to the “OFF” position.
13. To change the boat’s AC power source from the generator to shore
power, switch the Generator circuit breaker group(s) on the AC Control
Center(s) “OFF,” then connect to a shore power source as described
earlier in this section.
Do not inhale generator exhaust. Generator exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas. Refer to the "Carbon Monoxide Warnings"
portion of Section 1 for more information on engine exhaust and carbon
monoxide.