fountain mercury Express Cruiser 2005, Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual

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On the AC panel, slide the cover up exposing the shore power break-
er, and turn on the breaker to utilize shore power.
A safety cover is provided over the switches
that direct power to the panel to prevent both
shore power and generator power from being
used simultaneously. For shore power opera-
tion, plug the outlet into the boat receptacle
then plug into the dockside shore power out-
let. On the boat AC panel, slide the cover
down exposing the shore power breaker, and
turn on the breaker to utilize shore power.
Generator Operation:
All Fountain cruisers are typically equipped with an AC generator.
This will provide 110-volt AC power to outlets and optional appliances
while away from the dock, or in locations that do not have dock-side
power available. Power is controlled by a master AC panel in the
cabin, with breakers and volt meters. It is important to understand
the operation of this system when switching from shore power to
generator power.
Before use, always make certain that
water control valves to the generator
are open, and the sea strainers are
clean, or severe damage may occur to
your generator. Always confirm water
flow from the generator by
visually checking for water
flow from the generator exhaust vent. If
water is not flowing from the exhaust, shut off
the generator immediately.
Read and familiarize yourself with the owner's manual provided by
your generator manufacturer for more specific details of operation.
Turn the generator battery switch on. The generator battery
switch is located in the wet bar cabinet in the cockpit.
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Electrical System & Optional Equipment
Generator/Shore Power Select