MARLOW-HUNTER MH31, Operator'S Manual

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AC Electric Systems
8.10
ground fault interruption circuit (GFIC) protection. This
system prevents accidental electrical shock. If power is
lost to an outlet, reset the breaker at the GFIC outlet.
8.3.2 Microwave Breaker (Line 1)
The microwave is powered by the AC panel and con-
trolled by a 15 amp toggle switch breaker labeled
“MICROWAVE”. Although it is plugged into a power out-
let, the outlet is not part of a GFI circuit.
NOTE: Consult the microwave manufacturers’ OEM manual for
microwave operation, care and maintenance.
8.3.3 Water Heater Breaker (Line 1)
The water heater installed on your boat provides heat-
ed water. It is located in the main salon and can be
accessed through the port aft dinette seat lid. The water
heater is powered by the AC panel and controlled by a 15
amp toggle switch breaker labeled “WATER HEATER”.
Although it is plugged into a power outlet, the outlet is not
part of a GFI circuit. Please refer to the Water Systems
chapter in this manual for additional details regarding the
water heater.
NOTE: Consult the water heater manufacturers’ OEM manual
for water heater operation, care and maintenance.
CAUTION
! !
Be certain the water heater is full of water and does
not contain air. If the water heater is not full of wa-
ter, damage to the heating elements may result when
electrical power is turned on to the unit.
8.3.4 Air Conditioner Breaker (Line 2)
8.3.4.1 Air Conditioner Breaker
The optional air conditioning system will provide the
desired environmental conditions during hotter periods.
Thie compressor unit is located in the main salon and
accessed through the port forward dinette seat lid. (Fig.
8.16). The remote panel for environment controls is the
main cabin and located on the port entertainment cabinet
Fig. 8.17).
The air conditioning system is powered by the AC sys-
tem and is controlled by a 25 amp toggle switch breaker
labeled “AIR CONDITIONER”.
Figure 8.16
Figure 8.17
8.3.4.3 Double Line Shore Power to Air Conditioner
If a single shore power is less than 50 amps, a second
shore power line is required to run the air conditioning.
To power the air conditioning, complete the following:
Connect 2 shore power lines to the shore power 1.