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343 Owner’s Manual
Section 3
Performance Yacht
The ammeter displays total amperage. The main
circuit breaker switch controls the individual
component circuit breakers below it. This allows
you to check for proper voltage and polarity
immediately after making the shore power cable
connection without damaging any equipment.
The reversed polarity light indicates if the polarity of
the shore power has been reversed.
GENERATOR – OPTIONAL
The optional generator is located in the engine
compartment. The generator is used to provide AC
power when shore power is not available. The
generator uses fuel from the engines fuel tank and
also produces carbon monoxide gas (CO).
A controller mounted on the generator contains a
Start/Stop switch, hour meter and a main output AC
Circuit Breaker.
Some Cobalt models may have a remote start and
stop switch for the generator located under the
dash panel, below the ignition keys.
1. Make sure the generator seacock (located
forward of the engines) is open.
2. Make sure the AC Circuit Breaker, located on
the Controller, is on.
3. Turn off the selector switch located in the cabin.
4. Operate the blower for at least four minutes.
Start the generator following the manufacturer’s
instructions. Allow generator to operate for at least
one minute to stabilize voltage.
5. Turn the selector switch to generator.
6. Switch the main AC circuit breaker on and then
the respective branch breakers below it as
needed.
7. Do not operate the generator during boat
speeds above 40 mph.
FRESH WATER
The fresh water system provides potable
(drinkable) water to the sink and transom shower.
Refer to
Section 1
,
Specifications
for the capacity
of the water system.
The system is operated by a 12 V DC water pump
located in the engine compartment. It is necessary
for the 12 V DC system to be energized and the
WATER PRESSURE switch to be turned on to
operate the water system.
The water pump works on demand. It will not
automatically shut off when the fresh water tank is
empty. Monitor the level of water in the tank. If the
water pump is allowed to run continuously, it may
overheat.
To clean the water tank, refer to
Section 6
,
Water
Systems
.
Consult your authorized Cobalt dealer for
winterization requirements.
Water Level Indicator
If your Cobalt is equipped with the level indicator
display panel, it will show the level of the water
and/or waste in the tanks as follows:
A
DANGER
Avoid the possibility of injury or death
from exposure to carbon monoxide
(CO), fire or explosion, electrocution.
• Ventilate the boat interior by opening
the deck hatches, windows and cabin
door to provide adequate ventilation.
• Do not operate the engines or
generator with the canvas installed.
• Avoid idling or using the generator
while at idle for extended periods.
• Regularly inspect the engine and
generator exhaust system for proper
operation.
• Operate the blower for at least four
minutes each time you start the
engines or generator.
• Use the electrical system properly.
• If reverse polarity light is activated,
immediately disconnect shore power
cable.
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