Formula SUN SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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FORMULA
SUN SPORT
SUN SPORT
Shore Power Connection
1. Shore Power Cord
2. Threaded Locking Collar
3. Boat Receptacle
The shore power system requires a special,
marine grade three-conductor cable to make a
proper connection to the shore. Dockside
connections and the boat side connections are
plug-in. Boatside connections are also locked in
position with a threaded locking collar to prevent
accidental disconnection and to enhance water
resistance. Refer to
Specifications
, in
Section 3
,
for the location of your shore power receptacles.
Plugs and receptacles for different
systems are designed in non-
interchangeable configurations. A plug
from one system cannot fit into the
receptacle of another system. Do not
modify a shore power cable. Use only
commercially available adapters for system
modification.
To Connect:
1. Turn OFF the generator power switch on the
AC control panel. Move the lock over to
secure the switch in place.
2. Turn OFF the shore power switch on the AC
control panel.
Ensure Shore Power Inlet Breaker(s)
(Figure 5-5)
is switched OFF.
3. If the outlet on the dock has a disconnect
switch, turn the switch OFF.
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Shore Power Connection
Figure 5-6
4. Connect the shore power cable at the boat
first.
5. Make sure the cable has more slack than the
mooring lines.
6. Remove the cap from the outlet on the dock.
Connect the cable to the outlet.
7. Turn ON the dock’s outlet breaker(s). Turn ON
the Shore Power Inlet Breaker(s).
8. Turn ON the shore power switch on the AC
control panel. If the reverse polarity light
remains ON, immediately turn OFF the shore
power switch and disconnect the shore power
cable at the shore outlet. Contact your
Formula dealer to service the system before
you use it.
9. Turn ON the respective branch circuit
breakers as needed.
To Disconnect:
1. Turn OFF the shore power switch.
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.
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.
For further information regarding your shore
power system, please contact your Formula
dealer.
Galvanic Isolator Monitor —The galvanic isolator
electrically connects the boat bonding system to
the earth. This system prevents the bonding
system from becoming electrically “hot.” The
galvanic isolator monitor checks the galvanic
isolator system for proper operation.
Please refer to the Galvanic Isolator Monitor
operator’s manual located in your Owner’s
Information Binder for additional information.