Grady-White Boats EXPRESS 265, Owner'S Manual

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265 E
XPRESS
8–9
O
PERATION
O
F
O
PTIONAL
F
EATURES
D
OCKSIDE
P
OWER
The dockside power feature allows the use of AC equipment on board the boat. This equip-
ment includes any permanently installed appliances such as a battery charger or water heater, or it
may be a household item plugged into a receptacle. The dockside power is utilized by connecting
the heavy-duty cable supplied with the boat to an appropriate external power source. This cable
provides power to the boat’s AC inlet that is wired to the AC panel. The AC panel allows for dis-
tribution to the various appliances and outlets. See the
“Dockside Power” on page 8–18 for more
information on component location and wiring specifics.
C
ONNECTING
T
HE
D
OCKSIDE
P
OWER
1). Verify that the external power source is a 3 wire grounded system with amperage and volt-
age ratings compatible with the boat’s AC system ratings.
2). Be sure there is sufficient cable length to allow for normal movement between the boat and
the dock.
3). Turn all AC panel switches (including the “MAIN”) to the “OFF” position. Turn the circuit
breaker under the starboard deckwing to “OFF.” Turn the circuit breaker at the dock outlet
to “OFF”.
4). Connect the dockside power cable at the boat inlet first.
5). Connect the dockside power cable at the dock outlet and turn the dock outlet circuit breaker
to “ON”.
6). Turn the circuit breaker under the starboard deckwing to the “ON” position.
7). Turn the “MAIN” circuit breaker to the “ON” position.
D
ISCONNECTING
T
HE
D
OCKSIDE
P
OWER
1). Switch all circuit breakers at the boat’s AC panel “OFF”.
2). Switch the circuit breaker under the starboard deckwing “OFF.”
3). Switch the circuit breaker “OFF” at the dock outlet.
4). Disconnect the dockside power cable at the dock outlet first.
5). Disconnect the dockside power cable at the boat inlet.
C A U T I O N
Always disconnect the dockside power cable if leaving
the boat unattended for an extended period of time.
W A R N I N G
If the reverse polarity indicator on the AC panel is activated, immediately disconnect
the dockside power cable, and have a qualified electrician correct the fault.
N O T I C E
Keep inlet cover closed tightly when not in use.
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