Everglades 320 EX, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical System
The following are the main circuits supplied
and protected by heavy duty circuit breakers:
Main #1
Protects the circuit that supplies 12 volt current to
the head compartment DC breaker Panel and ac-
cessory fuse panels behind the helm. This circuit is
deactivated when the House battery switch is off.
Electronics
Protects the main circuit that supplies 12 volt cur-
rent to the electronics fuse panel near the helm.
This circuit is deactivated when the House battery
switch is off.
Power Steering (Optional)
Protects the circuit that supplies 12 volt current to
the hydraulic steering assist system. This circuit is
deactivated when the House battery switch is off.
Windlass
Protects the circuit that supplies 12 volt current
to the windlass main circuit. This circuit is deac-
tivated when the House battery switch is off.
6.6 120 Volt AC Electrical System
The AC electrical system is supplied 120 volt, 60
cycle current by a 30 amp shore power outlet
at dockside or by the generator. It is wired to-
tally separate from the 12 volt DC system and is
equipped with an onboard isolation system.
A main circuit breaker that protects the circuit
from the shore inlet to the cabin AC panel and an
Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ELCI) are
located in a panel in the systems compartment.
The Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter pro-
vides whole-boat ground fault protection (electri-
cal shock protection from stray current) for the
entire AC shore power system. Another main
circuit breaker and breakers for each accessory
circuit are located in the cabin AC panel.
The AC system can be fed by either the shore
power inlet or by the optional generator. Main
breakers in the AC panel are used to select the
source of power desired, Shore Main or Generator
Main. The AC main breakers must be switched
to the OFF position before selecting a different
power source.
All AC current is distributed to the AC accessories
through individual circuit breakers located in the
cabin AC panel. The main breakers protect the
Main Circuit Breaker Panel in the Aft System Compartment
system from an overload and a reverse polarity
light indicates any problems due to an improper
shore power supply. All AC outlets in the cabin
and cockpit are protected by ground fault inter-
rupts to protect against electrical shock.
While moored dockside, 120 volt AC power should
be utilized from dockside power, if available. A
cord set is provided to supply power from the
shore power outlet to the boat’s 120 volt AC
system.
DANGER
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IN WET
WEATHER, AVOID MAKING CONTACT WITH THE SHORE CABLE
OR MAKING A CONNECTION TO A LIVE SHORE OUTLET. NEVER
SPRAY WATER ON ELECTRICAL CABLES WHILE WASHING
DOWN DECKS.
TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, IT IS
IMPORTANT THAT THE AC GROUND SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY AND THAT A PROPER CONNECTION EXISTS
BETWEEN THE SHORE POWER CORD, THE SHORE POWER
INLET, THE BOAT BONDING SYSTEM AND THE OUTLET
GROUND CIRCUITS. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE
INTEGRITY OF THE GROUND CIRCUIT, A QUALIFIED MARINE
ELECTRICIAN SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY AND
THE AC POWER SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED UNTIL THE
NECESSARY REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.