Chaparral 2012 Signature, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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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” or light (if equipped) on the AC panel
as soon as the dock breaker is turned on. If the polarity is incor-
rect, 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.
To Disconnect:
• Shut off each individual breaker first then shut off the boat’s
main AC circuit breaker.
• Turn off the dock breaker.
• Disconnect the dock end of the shore power cord first.
• Clean and dry the shore power cord. Store it in a dry location on
board the boat.
You are now disconnected to shore power
Low Emissions Generator
The optional onboard generator can also provide AC power to your
boat’s electrical system. AC power output, in kilowatts, will vary,
depending on the Cruiser’s needs. The control panel for the genera-
tor is on the main panel in the cabin. Located on this panel is the
blower switch for generator. Switch must be on before starting gen-
erator and left on while generator is running. Before turning on the
ship circuit breaker to energize the AC system with the generator,
test the polarity of your system as described in the Shore Power
section of this manual. Always be sure that the raw water seacock is
open before starting generator.
Note: See the generator instruction manual for detailed infor-
mation about safe operation and proper maintenance.
Lighting
Lighting operates off the 12 volt DC system. Turn lights on or off at
the main electrical panel in the cabin or at the light fixture. See your
Chaparral dealer for information regarding bulb replacement.
Ground Fault Interrupter Outlet
The ground fault interrupter outlet provides protection against cur-
rents which can be dangerous even though they do not overload
circuit breakers. These outlets which have a test and reset switch in
CAUTION:
Replace zinc sacrificial anodes if they are corroded
50% or more.
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