Maxum 4100 SCB, Owner'S Manual Supplement

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Chapter 2: Components/Systems 11
4100 SCB Owner’s Manual Supplement
Inverter Power (Option)
Your yacht may feature an optional inverter. Before operating the
inverter, be sure to read the inverter manual for detailed operating
procedures and safeguards. Observe the following:
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The inverter provides AC power only to the accessories on the AC
panel which have white breakers (line 1).
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The inverter runs off its own battery, which is located outboard of the
port engine battery. The inverter battery breaker is located inside the
port transom storage tub (see drawing on page 8).
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Activate the AC system under inverter power by switching on the
inverter battery breaker and the master breaker (located on the DC
panel). Press the ON/OFF switch on the inverter’s control panel to start
the inverter.
Generator Power (Option)
Your yacht may come equipped with an optional gas or diesel generator. Prior to initially operating your generator,
read the generator manual for information on pre-start checks, break-in procedures and detailed operating instruc-
tions and observe the following:
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Operate the bilge blowers for a minimum of four minutes before starting the generator. Leave the blowers on while
the generator is operating unless the yacht is running at cruising speed.
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Make sure the generator’s seawater pickup system’s seacock is in the OPEN position before starting your genera-
tor and keep the seacock open throughout generator operation.
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The generator’s starter switch and breakers are located on the AC electrical panel.
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Diesel generator: Activate the generator’s preheat switch (located on the AC panel) for approximately one minute
before attempting to start your diesel generator.
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Gas generator: Simultaneously press the oil pressure button (labeled “PREHEAT”) and turn the starter switch
until the generator starts.
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Fuel to run the generator is supplied from the starboard fuel tank.
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In addition to servicing the filters attached to the generator, the fuel filters and water separators (located near the
fuel shut-off valve) should be serviced as described in the manufacturer’s manual.
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The generator runs off the port engine battery.
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The generator’s coolant mixture consists of equal parts of water and antifreeze (Ethylene Glycol). Coolant (anti-
freeze) levels should be checked at the generator-mounted expansion tank and at the coolant recovery bottle,
located near the generator.
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Check the generator’s seawater strainer for leaks and clean out debris according to the Seawater Strainer section of
this supplement.
SHOCK & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARDS!
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You must monitor the polarity indicator lights every time you connect to shore power.
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When connecting to shore power and you encounter 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.
WARN I NG!
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STARBOARD SALON VIEW
INVERTER
AFT
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ALWAYS verify the generator’s seawater pickup system’s seacock is in the OPEN position
before and during generator operation.
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DO NOT operate the generator starter for more than 30 seconds. If the generator does not
start, wait at least 30 seconds before another start attempt is made.
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After starting the generator, wait for the generator to stabilize before activating compo-
nent breakers on the AC panel.
CAUTI O N!
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