Disconnecting the Boat from Shore Power
1. Turn OFF all AC Accessories at the control (Air Conditioning) or turning the
accessory circuit breaker OFF (Refrigerator).
2. Turn OFF the 30 amp Shore Power Circuit Breaker
3. Disconnect the Shore Cord from the boat’s Shore Cord Receptacle and secure cap.
4. Disconnect the Shore Cord to the shore power source
NOTE
The AC Distribution Panel is fitted with a Red LED indicator to signify a Reverse Polarity situation
with the power from shore. Reverse polarity means that there is current flow between the
Grounded Neutral (White) and Grounding Bond (Green) conductors at the Shore AC supply.
Introducing this situation on you boat will create safety hazards for people and damage
equipment. If a Reverse Polarity indication is noted while connecting the boat to Shore Power or
at any other time, disconnect the Shore Power Cord from the shore power supply immediately.
Do not reconnect the Shore Cord to this supply until the problem on shore has been corrected.
The Accessory section of the Distribution Panel provides a circuit breaker for each Accessory in
the AC Electrical System. The purpose of the circuit breaker is to provide protection for the
Accessory and it’s wiring. With some of the Accessories in the system, the circuit breaker also
provides the means of turning the accessory OFF.
NOTE
Circuit breakers disconnect an accessory and it’s wiring from the power source (trip) when
abnormally high current flow to that accessory is sensed. Determine the cause of the tripped
breaker and correct the problem before attempting to reset the breaker.
NOTE
Common problems that will cause a high current flow to an accessory and cause the Circuit
breaker to trip are:
1. Using to many devices on an outlet or a circuit.
2. Short circuits in the accessory or it’s wiring caused by worn insulation or unconnected
terminals.
3. Loose
connections.
4. Corrosion or water contamination.
GROUNDED NUETRAL BUS BAR
The Grounded Neutral Bus Bar provides a convenient method to tie an accessory’s Grounded
Neutral wire (White) to the Distribution system. Only Ungrounded Neutral wires are to be
connected to this bus bar.
The Ungrounded Neutral Bus Bar is located behind the Distribution Panel.
GROUNDING BOND BUS BAR
The Grounding Bond Bus Bar provides a convenient method to tie an accessory’s Grounding
Bond wire (Green) to the Distribution system. Only Grounding Bond wires are to be connected to
this bus bar.
The Grounding Bond Bus Bar is located behind the Distribution Panel.
The Grounding Bond System is a safety device. It carries AC current to the water rather than to a
person if a ground fault should occur. Do not disable this safety feature by modifying it.
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