Maxum 2700 SE SPORT EXPRESS CRUISER, Supplemental Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 12: Electrical System
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Shore Power
FIRE, EXPLOSION & SHOCK HAZARD!
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DO NOT alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors.
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Before connecting or disconnecting the shore power cord to your boat, make sure all break-
ers and switches on the AC master panel are turned OFF.
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To prevent shock or injury from an accidental dropping of the “hot” cord into the water,
ALWAYS attach the shore power cord to the boat inlet first; then to the dockside connection.
When disconnecting from shore power, disconnect the shore power cord from the dockside
connection first.
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NEVER leave a shore power cord connected to the dockside connection only.
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Only use shore power cords approved for marine use. NEVER use ordinary indoor or out-
door extension cords that are not rated for marine use.
DANGER! !
SHOCK & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
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Monitor the polarity indicator lights EVERY TIME you connect to shore power.
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When connecting to shore power and you encounter a reversed polarity light (RED colored),
DO NOT energize the main breaker switches. Instead, IMMEDIATELY disconnect the
shore power cord (ALWAYS from the dockside receptacle first) and notify
marina management.
WARNI NG! !
SHOCK & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
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Periodically check the shore power cord(s) for deterioration or damage. NEVER use dam-
aged or faulty cords since the danger of fire and electrical shock exists.
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DO NOT pinch shore power cords in doors or hatches, or coil the shore power cord too
tightly since these situations can generate enough heat to result in a fire.
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If a shore power cord accidently becomes immersed in water, THOROUGHLY dry the
blades and contact slots before reusing.
WARNI NG! !
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
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NEVER connect dockside power to your boat outside North America unless you have pur-
chased the international electrical conversion option.
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The simultaneous use of several AC components can result in an overloaded circuit. It may
be necessary to turn Off one or more accessories in order to use another accessory.
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Use double insulated or three-wire protected electrical appliances whenever possible.
CAUTI ON!
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NOTI CE
Some dockside installations may be rated less than 30 amps, therefore, you may need to pur-
chase lower amp adapters. Whenever a lower amp adapter is used, however, there will be a cor-
responding drop in supplied power from the dockside system.