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

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3. Make sure 120 or 220 volt AC or 12 volt DC power switch for air
conditioner is on.
4. Set temperature on display. Select either heating or cooling.
5. Turn switch to ON. Fan, water pump, and compressor will start.
6. Look over side of boat and check for water flowing from dis-
charge port. If water is not flowing, stop air conditioner. Check
for the following: blocked water intake, air in line, clogged sea
strainer, or closed seacock that should be open. Correct the
problem before restarting the air conditioner.
Follow these procedures to operate the air conditioner on shore
power:
1. Make sure the air conditioner breaker in the cabin is off.
2. Plug AC shore power cord into the receptacle on the boat, and
turn clockwise to lock. Thread the locking ring on the inlet to
secure the cord. Connecting the cord to the boat first will pre-
vent dropping a “hot” cord into the water.
3. Make sure dockside power is off. Then, plug in the cord. Turn
the dockside shore breaker on.
4. Immediately check the polarity light on the main cabin panel. If
the reversed polarity light on the main panel illuminates, do not
turn on the cabin main breaker. Turn off the dockside shore
power breaker and disconnect the power cord. Inform marina
manager of the problem.
5. Make sure the sea water inlet seacock is open and strainer is
free of debris.
6. Make sure the sump pump is on when you operate the air con-
ditioner. Condensate from the air conditioner drains to the
sump pump.
7. Make sure 120 or 220 volt AC or 12 volt DC power switch for air
conditioner is on.
8. Set temperature on display. Select either heating or cooling.-
9. Turn selector switch to --ON. Fan, water pump, and compressor
will start.
10. Look over side of boat and check for water flowing from dis-
charge port. If water is not flowing, stop air conditioner. Check
for the following: blocked water intake, air in line, clogged sea
strainer, or closed seacock that should be open. Correct the
problem before restarting the air conditioner.
Note: On the 270 Signature Cruisers, there is an optional 12V
air conditioner. Power supplied to the optional 12V air condi-
tioner comes from two additional batteries located in the
engine compartment. These batteries are recharged when
docked and connected to shore power with the battery charger
breaker on. Batteries are also recharged by the engine alterna-
tor when the boat is underway.
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WARNING: Hydrogen gas may develop if you have not used
heater for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is extremely flam-
mable. Open hot water faucet at galley sink before you use any
appliance connected to hot water system. Do not smoke or have
open flame near open faucet.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury
to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy, read
ALL instructions before using the microwave oven. Be sure to
secure turntable while underway to prevent damage to the unit.