6. Generator
You must not run the generator when underway
Maple Cookie is fitted with its own generator which will run the 110v outlets,
the air conditioning and will also charge the batteries in place of the engine.
The generator is located in the stbd fwd deck locker and the start panel is
inside the saloon below the 12V panel.
The reset breaker for the generator
is located to the left of the
generator, towards the back.
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To use the 110v sockets you must switch on the 110v outlet switches in
the stbd eng compartment.
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The water heater will work when the generator is running but this is not
usually needed. Hot water is primarily generated by running the main
engines.
To start the generator:
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Make sure all the 110v systems (especially the air conditioning) have
been switched off prior to starting the generator.
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Make sure the shore power/generator breakers have been switched over
to generator mode in the stbd eng compartment.
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Press and hold the ‘Start’ button.
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After a slight delay the light on the switch will flash and go green, you will
hear the generator start.
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Allow the generator to warm up for 5 minutes and then gradually load up
the system, adding one load (air conditioner) every 2 minutes.
Main breakers for the generator
