343 Owner’s Manual
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Operating Information
3. Connect the shore power cable at the boat first.
4. Make sure the cable has more slack than the
mooring lines.
5. Remove the cap from the outlet on the pier.
Connect the cable to the outlet.
6. If your boat is equipped with an optional
generator, turn the Shore/Generator switch to
the SHORE position.
7. Turn inlet breaker on. It is located under port aft
cockpit seat.
8. Set the shore disconnect switch in the ON
position.
9. If the reverse polarity warning light on the Cabin
Distribution Panel is activated, immediately
disconnect the cable from the shore outlet and
see your authorized Cobalt dealer.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn off the boat’s main circuit breakers.
2. If the shore outlet has a disconnect switch, turn
it to the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the shore power cord at the shore
outlet.
4. Disconnect the cable from the boat and close
the cap.
Your Cobalt boat is equipped with an isolation
transformer which isolates shore power from the
boat’s AC electrical system, reducing galvanic
corrosion and the risk of electrical shock. For more
information refer to the component manual supplied
to you in your owner’s packet or see your
authorized Cobalt dealer regarding your shore
power system.
The AC portion of the distribution panel receives
AC power from the shore power cable, or optional
generator. The panel distributes AC power through
main circuit breaker(s) which in turn supplies the
circuit breakers.
AC electricity operates the equipment displayed on
the AC cabin distribution panel.
The 110 V AC system consists of inlet breaker(s), a
shore/generator selector switch located at the
distribution panel in the cabin which contains a
voltmeter, ammeter, main circuit breaker and a
series of switch-type circuit breakers.
The voltmeter monitors the AC voltage. Damage
can occur to your equipment if the voltage is less
than 105 volts. Do not use AC powered equipment
if voltage is less than 105 volts.
NOTICE:
If your boat is equipped with an
optional generator and you wish
to keep the AC appliances
operating while underway, start
the generator and turn the
selector switch to GENERATOR
and skip Step 1. Do not use the
generator above speeds over 40
mph (64 km).
A
DANGER
Avoid fire, explosions, electrocution,
injury or death. Some marinas have
been known to “break” shore power
ground circuits to prevent electrolysis.
Opening the ground circuit creates a
potentially dangerous onboard shock
hazard. Use caution when using a
“break” shore power ground circuit. If
reverse polarity light is activated,
immediately disconnect shore power
cable.
NOTICE:
Avoid damage to the electrical
system and components, do not
use AC powered equipment if
voltage is less than 105 volts.
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