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Generator
The generator is located in the cockpit floor
storage area. A controller mounted on the
generator contains a Start/Stop switch, hour meter
and a main output AC Circuit Breaker. A remote
start panel located at the helm can also be used to
start and stop the generator. Refer to
Section 3
.
The generator is used to provide AC power when
shore power is not available.
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.
CAUTION
A diesel power generator may have a
preheat switch used during starting. Do
not exceed 30 seconds of preheat time or
the manifold heater and plugs can be
damaged.
!
WARNING
Operate the blower for at least four
minutes each time before you start the
generator.
!
!
DANGER
Carbon monoxide gas (CO) is colorless,
odorless and extremely dangerous. All
engines and fuel burning appliances
produce CO as exhaust. Direct and
prolonged exposure to CO will cause
BRAIN DAMAGE or DEATH. Signs of
exposure to CO include nausea, dizziness
and drowsiness.
!
WARNING
If reverse polarity light is activated,
immediately disconnect shore power
cable.
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1. Generator AC Circuit Breaker
3. Turn OFF the selector switch located in the
cabin.
4. Turn ON the generator’s battery switch on the
Battery Switch Panel located under aft port
cockpit seat. 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. Be sure to monitor the generator’s oil pressure
gauge and water temperature gauge at the
generator control panel.
8. Do not operate the generator during boat high-
speed operation.
Battery Charger
Your Cobalt boat is equipped with a multi-bank
charger located on bulkhead forward of port
engine. Anytime your boat is connected to shore
power or the optional generator is running and the
BATTERY CHARGER switch at the cabin
distribution panel is on, the battery charger will
operate and keep the batteries fully charged.
Please refer to the battery charger operator’s
manual for additional information. The optional
inverter is also a battery charger and will replace
the standard battery charger.
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