Chaparral 2009 Signature 250, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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any questions, contact your Chaparral dealer. Always be sure when
using a Y-adapter or connecting two power cords that any connec-
tions are clear of water standing on the dock from rain or the
pedestal water outlet.
Make sure the dockside shore power breaker is OFF, then plug in
the cord. Turn the dockside shore power breaker on. Immediately
check the polarity light(s) on the main panel. If the REVERSED
POLARITY light on the main cabin panel illuminates,
do not turn
on the main cabin breaker.
Turn off the dockside shore power breaker and disconnect your
shore power cord. Inform the marina manager of the problem. If the
reverse polarity light does not illuminate, push the test button next to
the light. If the light is functioning properly it will illuminate during this
test and you are now assured that the polarity of your shore power
connection is correct. At this point, turn on the main cabin AC circuit
breaker(s). You may now use AC powered components on your boat.
Important: Some equipment will not work or may be damaged if
polarity is reversed. Damage caused by reversed polarity is not
covered under your warranty. Be sure polarity is correct when
you connect your boat to shore power.
Note: Generator or hull exhaust while docked or anchored, can
emit carbon monoxide and cause excessive accumulation
within the cabin and cockpit areas. Be alert for generator
exhaust from other vessels alongside also.
Shore Power Connection
To connect:
Instructions for models that have shore power connectivity.
• Make sure all shore power cords and adapters are clean and
dry before use. If they are dropped overboard, do not use until
completely dry and checked by a qualified marine electrician.
Keep shore power inlet covers tightly closed when not in use.
• Get permission from the marina before connecting to a dock
receptacle and ask if the “polarity” and ground are correct and
when they were last checked.
• Make certain there are no swimmers in the water around your slip.
• Shut off each individual breaker, the boat’s main AC circuit breaker,
and dock breaker before connecting the shore power cord.
• Connect the shore power cord to the boat first, then connect the
cord to the dock receptacle and turn on the dock breaker.
Ensure dockside breaker is OFF.
• Thread the locking ring on the outlet to secure cable and pre-
vent accidental unplugging and turn the dock breaker on the
dock to the ON position.
• Check the boat’s “polarity” alarm or light (if equipped) on the AC
panel as soon as the dock breaker is turned on. If the polarity is
incorrect, shut the dock breaker off and disconnect the dock end
of the shore power cord immediately. Report the problem to the
marina. The marina should contact a qualified electrician to
make corrections.
• Turn ON the AC main shore power breaker (if equipped).
Individual AC breaker and switches can now be energized.
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CAUTION: Electric shock is possible if you turn on main cabin
breaker when reversed polarity is present.