MARLOW-HUNTER MH31, Operator'S Manual

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AC Electric Systems
8.7
Turn on the “GENERATOR” breaker switch at the AC
Panel.
Turn on breakers at the AC Panel for the desired AC
components.
HEAT (PRE-GLOW)
ENGINE START PANEL OFF
PANEL ON
Figure 8.11
8.2.5.1.2 Generator Stop
NOTE: Consult the generator manufacturer’s OEM manual for
specifications when operating the generator’s remote panel.
Turn off component breakers at the AC panel.
Turn off the “GENERATOR” breaker switch at the AC
Panel.
If necessary, allow the generator to run to stabilize
its temperature (as per the manufacturer’s specifica-
tions on temperature and length of stabilization).
Press the “PANEL OFF” button on the generator
remote panel (Fig. 8.11). The “PANEL ON” LED
should extinguish.
8.2.5.2 The Parallel Breaker and Optional Air
Conditioner Using Generator Power
The generator has sufficient amperage (50 amps) to
power both the optional air conditioner and the standard
AC system.
To power the optional air conditioner from the generator,
perform the following steps:
Switch off the “AIR CONDITIONER” breaker switch
at the AC Panel.
Execute the Generator Start sequence discussed
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previous.
Switch on the AC Panel’s “PARALLEL” toggle switch
breaker. The toggle switch is managed by a slide-bar
stopper. This stopper will only allow source power to
be paralleled from either 1 shore power line with 50
amps or from the generator.
Switch on the “AIR CONDITIONER” breaker switch
at the AC Panel.
8.2.5.3 Charging the Batteries Using Generator
Power
Execute the Generator Start sequence discussed
previous.
Switch on the “BATTERY CHARGER” breaker switch
at the AC Panel (see Battery Charger discussion
below).
NOTE: Consult the generator manufacturer’s OEM manual for
generator operation, care and maintenance.
8.2.6 Battery Charger
If you are docked for an extended period of time, operat-
ing the DC system and equipment will drain the power
from the batteries. Unless the batteries are kept charged,
they may not have enough power to start the engines
when needed. The battery charger (Fig. 8.12) will auto-
matically charge the battery banks when the AC system
is powered by shore power or the generator.
Figure 8.12
The charger is located above the engine box compart-
ment and can be accessed through the hinged access
cover (right side Fig. 8.13). A 40 amp pop-out breaker
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