Hunter 50CC, Operation Manual

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Hunter 50cc • AC Electric Systems
8.7
Carbon Monoxide can be harmful or fatal if inhaled.
Inspect generator exhaust system for leaks at each
generator startup.
DANGER
! !
DO NOT MIX WATER AND ELECTRICITY. WHILE AC
ELECTRICAL POWER IS POTENTIALLY DEADLY IN
ANY LOCATION, IT IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS IN
AND AROUND THE WATER.
8.3.4 Generator Start-up
1. To gain access to the generator, remove engine box
access doors. Check generator for signs of fuel or oil
leaks. If your boat has diesel engines, check the fuel
filter.
2. Check area for fuel fumes. If you detect fuel fumes:
a. Evacuate the boat immediately
b. Notify the dock, fire department, or Coast Guard of the
condition.
c. Open all hatches, doors, and ports for natural ventila-
tion.
d. When you can no longer smell fumes, locate the
source. Using a hand held pump, carefully remove
any fuel from the bilge. Dispose of this fuel in a safe,
approved location.
3. If you do not smell fuel fumes, make sure fuel shutoff
valve on fuel line to generator is open.
4. Check generator oil level. Refer to the generator
manual for instructions. Add oil if necessary.
5. Check generator coolant level. See generator manual
for instructions.
6. Open generator seacock. Valve is open when the
handle is in line with hose.
Seacock is located forward of the generator sea strainer.
7. At main breaker, make sure all breakers are off.
8. Consult your Generator OEM manual for proper start
up procedures.
9. Check for water coming from the exhaust outlet pipe.
Water flowing from the pipe indicates the water is circu-
lating through the generator cooling system. You should
see water flowing shortly after generator starts.
10. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks. If you detect
leaks or smell fumes, shut down the generator immedi-
ately. Do not restart the generator until you have cor-
rected the problem.
11. Allow the generator to warm up before connecting a
heavy electrical load. Keep the load within the name-
plate rating.
Note: Infrequent use of the generator may result in hard start-
ing. For detailed start-up information, refer to the generator
operating manual.
8.3.5 To Start the Generator System
Generator Basic Operating Instruction:
Routine “pre-start” checks:
1 Check oil level.
2 Engine cooling system (all valves open).
3 Power source selector switch (off/shore power/gen-
erator power). Switch to power source switch “OFF”,
or switch off all consumers in the usual way. If a Mass
Systemswitch is installed, this operates
automatically.
4 Switch on battery switch.
5 Fuel valve: open.
Starting:
Push the start button to initiate the full automatic
starting procedure. You can monitor the procedure on
the display.
In operation checks:
1 Check for abnormal noise or vibration
2 Check the voltage
3 Check sea water flow at exhaust outlet
4 Power source selector switch (off/shore power/genera-
tor power). Switch to power source generator. If a Mass
Systemswitch is installed, this operates automatically.
5 Before loading the generating set up to maximum, have