Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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3.3.2.1 Shore Power Receptacle Selector Switch
Use this switch to select the boat’s shore power receptacle(s), either forward
or aft, to which the shore power cord(s) is connected. If you are not using
shore power, turn this switch to the “OFF” position. This switch is not
present if the optional forward shore power receptacle(s) is not present.
3.3.2.2 Line Voltage (Voltmeter)
The voltmeter indicates the amount of voltage that is entering the Line
circuit, as selected by the Select Voltage Switch, described later.
When the boat’s AC electrical system is connected to either a shore power
source or the generator (as described in 3.2.1 Shore Power and 3.2.2
Generator Power , respectively), the 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 the voltmeter reads 100 volts or less (205 volts or less in a 220-volt sys-
tem), 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 the problem ap-
pears to be with your boat’s AC electrical system, have the system in-
spected by a qualified electrician.
If the voltmeter reads zero voltage and you are using the generator,
make sure the safety circuit breaker on the generator control panel is
“ON.”
3.3.2.3 Select Voltage Switch
This switch determines which Line circuit is shown on the voltmeter.
This switch is present only if your boat was built for use in Europe.
3.3.2.4 Load Current (Ammeter)
The ammeter indicates the amount of current that is being drawn by the
AC electrical equipment, as selected by the Select Load switch, described
below.
When either the Shore or Generator circuit breaker group 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 “Electrical Loads” later in this section for information on the
AC electrical system load limits.