Monterey Boats 378SE, Owner'S Manual

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MONTEREY
BOATS
Electrical System
DANGER
A BATTERY CAN EXPLODE IF A FLAME OR SPARK IGNITES
THE HYDROGEN GAS THE BATTERY EMITS WHILE BEING
CHARGED. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME IN THE BATTERY
STORAGE AREA. AVOID STRIKING SPARKS NEAR THE
BATTERY.
AC Electrical System Maintenance
Periodically inspect all wiring for nicks, chafing,
brittleness, improper support, etc. Examine
each shore power cord closely for cracks in the
insulation and corrosion in electrical connectors.
Spraying receptacles and electrical connections
with an electrical contact cleaner or a metal and
electrical protector will reduce corrosion and im-
prove electrical continuity.
Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound in-
sulation, and tight terminals, paying particular
attention to portable appliance cords and plugs.
The entire AC circuitry, especially the shore power
cords, should be seasonally tested for proper
continuity by an experienced electrician. This will
detect any shorts, open wires, or ground faults.
Ground fault interrupts should be tested periodi-
cally to ensure proper operation by pressing the
test/reset buttons in the center of outlet face
plates and the test button next to the ELCI main
inlet circuit breakers . The polarity indicator sys-
tem also should be inspected for proper operation.
Generator Maintenance
The engine maintenance required on the genera-
tor is similar in many ways to the main engines.
The most important factors to the generator’s lon-
gevity are proper ventilation and maintenance of
the fuel system, ignition system, cooling system,
lubrication system and the AC alternator.
Maintenance schedules and procedures are out-
lined in your generator owner’s manual. They
should be followed exactly.
WARNING
CORROSION ALLOWED TO BUILD ON THE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE A POOR CONNECTION
RESULTING IN SHORTS, GROUND FAULTS OR POOR
GROUND CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
SHOULD BE CHECKED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND CLEANED
AS REQUIRED. DO NOT ALLOW CORROSION TO BUILD ON
CONNECTIONS.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. THE AC AND DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ALWAYS
SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING THE SYSTEM. NEVER
SERVICE ANY COMPONENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE IT IS ENERGIZED.