Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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3.3.2.35 Refrigerator / Freezer
This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the galley’s refrigerator/
freezer. Switch this breaker “ON” to supply power to the refrigerator/
freezer. Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the refrigera-
tor/freezer.
NOTE: The refrigerator/freezer can be operated from the 12-volt “house”
battery when an AC power source is not available. To do this, switch the
Inverter breaker “ON.”
3.3.2.36 Exterior Icemaker / Refrigerator
This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the optional icemaker or
refrigerator located below the wet bar on the bridge. Switch this breaker
“ON” to supply power to the icemaker or refrigerator. Refer to the OEM
information for details on operating the icemaker or refrigerator.
NOTE: The icemaker or refrigerator can be operated from the 12-volt
“house” battery when an AC power source is not available. To do this, switch
the Inverter breaker “ON.”
3.3.2.37 Spare
This breaker is reserved for aftermarket accessories you install on your
boat.
3.4 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
Each receptacle circuit on your boat contains a Ground Fault Circuit Inter-
rupter (GFCI). The GFCI measures both the amount of current flowing to
the circuit’s receptacles and the amount of current returning from the
receptacles, then compares the two values. If the values are not the same,
the GFCI instantly trips, shutting off power to the receptacles.
When someone receives an electrical shock through a receptacle, the cur-
rent flowing to the receptacle continues flowing through the person’s body
and into any grounded object the person is touching or standing on. Thus,
the current does not return from the receptacle through the appropriate
wire. The GFCI “sees” this difference in current and shuts off power to
the receptacle. This limits the amount of time the person is being
shocked to a brief moment, which can reduce the amount of injury to the
person.
Any electrical shock from the AC electrical system, even through a GFCI
receptacle, can cause death or serious injury. Always seek immediate
medical attention after receiving such a shock.