MARLOW-HUNTER MH31, Operator'S Manual

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AC Electric Systems
8.8
exists on the Battery Switch Panel labeled “BATTERY
CHARGER” and protects the charging system from a
power fault following the AC Panel. A 15 amp toggle
switch breaker labeled “BATTERY CHARGER” exists for
the battery charger on the AC Panel which protects the
battery charger from a power fault.
Figure 8.13
Leaving the battery charger switch breaker on whenever
AC power is energized from shore power or generator is
a good idea. It will keep the batteries fully charged. After
the batteries are recharged, it provides a maintenance or
trickle charge as needed.
8.2.6.1 Charging the Batteries
Set the toggle switch breakers to supply power to the
AC Panel from shore power or generator.
Switch on the “BATTERY CHARGER” breaker switch
at the AC Panel.
8.2.7 Inverter
A final source of power for the AC system is the optional
inverter (Fig. 8.14). The inverter converts DC power to
AC power. The assembly consists of the inverter, wiring
and a remote panel. The inverter is located the engine
box compartment and can be accessed through the
hinged upper access cover. The remote panel is located
on the galley aft bulkhead.
8.2.7.1 Turning on the Inverter
Turn on the desired battery selector switches (see
DC Electric System chapter in this manual).
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With proper DC power as input to the inverter, the
green “POWER” LED will illuminate. Activate the
invert mode by pressing the “INVERT ON/OFF” but-
ton on the remote panel (Fig. 8.15). The green “INV”
LED will illuminate and the LCD display will read
“INVERTING”.
Turn on the “AC MAIN” switch breaker at the AC
Panel.
Turn on the appropriate appliance breaker on AC
panel.
Figure 8.14
CHARGER ON/OFF
INVERTER ON/OFF
INVERTER MODE LED
CHARGE MODE LED
POWER LED
Figure 8.15
NOTE: Anticipate an approximate 15 second delay when
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