Grady-White Boats Express 370, Owner'S Manual

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EACOCKS
Ball valve seacocks are installed on the thru hulls for the livewell, washdown, air/cooler
pumps, generator systems and some head features. It is necessary for the seacocks to be in the
“open” position for operation. The “open” position is identified by the orientation of the handle. If
the handle is in line or parallel to the body of the valve, the seacock is in the “open” position. If
the handle is perpendicular to the body of the valve, the seacock is in the “closed” position. For
seacocks with remote arms installed, the “open” position can be obtained by pulling up on the
remote arm attached to the seacock handles. Pushing down on the remote arm closes the seacock.
S
HORE
P
OWER
The shore power feature allows the use of AC equipment on board the boat. This equipment
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 shore power is utilized by connecting heavy-
duty cables supplied with the boat to an appropriate external power source. These cables provide
power to the boat’s AC inlets that are wired to the AC panel (see
“AC Power Distribution – Shore
1, Shore 2, and Generator” on page 8–4 for more detail). The AC panel allows for distribution to
the various appliances and outlets. See the “AC Wiring One-Line Diagram” on page 8–45 for
wiring specifics and “120 Volt AC Accessory Locations” on page 8–41 for component locations.
Connecting The Shore Power
(Either Shore 1 or Shore 2)
1. Verify that the external power source is a 3 wire grounded system with amperage and
voltage 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 appropriate distribution switch) to the “off” posi-
tion. Turn the circuit breaker under the starboard gunwale to “off”. Turn the circuit breaker
at the dock outlet to “off”.
4. Connect the shore power cable at the boat inlet first.
5. Connect the shore power cable at the dock outlet and turn the dock outlet circuit breaker to
“on”.
6. Turn the circuit breaker under the starboard gunwale to the “on” position. Note: Test circuit
breaker monthly by pressing the test button and then resetting.
C A U T I O N
All seacocks should be in the “closed” position if not in use or if the boat is unattended to prevent
the taking on of water if a plumbing component fails.
C A U T I O N
Always disconnect the shore power cable if leaving the boat unattended for an extended period of
time.
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