Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Section 8
8-4
Cruiser
Voltmeter
Voltmeter – Allows you to monitor the system AC
voltage. Damage to components can occur if
voltage entering the system is less than the
minimum operating voltage.
Reverse Polarity Light
Reverse Polarity Light – Indicates if the polarity of
the shore power source has been reversed, but
will not indicate if the boat polarity (wiring) is
reversed.
WARNING! If a reverse polarity
warning is indicated, do not use the shore
power source. Immediately turn off the power
source onshore and disconnect the shore
power cord. See Safety Precautions at the
beginning of this section for more details.
Main AC Circuit Breaker
Main AC Circuit Breaker – Provides overload
protection for all circuits on the panel and allows
the connection and disconnection of AC power to
all individual circuits.
Individual Circuit Breakers
Individual Circuit Breakers – Provide overload
protection for an individual circuit and allow the
connection and disconnection of AC power to
individual circuits.
WARNING! Never reset a
breaker that has been automatically tripped
without first identifying and correcting the
cause of the problem. A fire could result. See
Safety Precautions at the beginning of this
section for more details.
Generator Main Circuit Breaker
The generator control portion of the AC generator
control panel may include the following
components:
Generator Main Circuit Breaker – Provides
overload protection for all circuits on the panel
and allows the connection and disconnection of
generator AC power to all individual circuits.
Never switch the breaker while the generator is
running.
Shore Power Circuit Breaker
Shore Power Breaker – Provides overload
protection for all circuits on the panel and allows
the connection and disconnection of AC shore
power to all circuits.
Generator Running Light
Generator Running Light – Indicates that
generator power is being received by the AC
control panel.
AC Shore Power Light
AC Shore Power Light – Indicates that shore
power is being received by the AC generator
control panel.
Shore Power Connection
All shore power systems require a special
marine-grade, three-conductor cable to make a
proper connection to the shore. Cables and
connection types are rated by their
current-carrying ability in amperes. Dockside
connections are plug-in, while boat-side
connections plug in and lock into position with a
threaded locking collar to prevent accidental
disconnection and to provide water resistance.
Always obtain authorized assistance when
selecting cables and adapters, or when
connecting to power.
WARNING! Plugs and
receptacles are not interchangeable between
systems. A plug from one system cannot fit
into the receptacle of another system. Never
attempt to modify a shore power cable; use
only commercially available adapters for
system modification. See Safety Precautions
at the beginning of this section for more
details.
Use the following guidelines to minimize shock
and fire hazards when connecting and
disconnecting shore power cables.