Monterey Sport Cruiser 260SCR, Owner'S Manual

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Boat Features and Options
Cruiser
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Figure 8-2
Figure 8-4
To connect:
• Shut down the generator if applicable. Turn off
the generator breaker and the main AC breaker.
• Turn off your boat’s main AC breaker switch.
• Turn off the dock or shore outlet switch.
• Connect the shore power cable to the boat
connection.
• Make sure the cable has more slack than the
mooring lines and cannot drop into the water.
• Remove the cap from the outlet on the pier and
connect the other end of shore cable to the
outlet on the pier.
• Turn on the dock or shore outlet switch.
• Check the reversed polarity light. If it is on,
immediately disconnect the cable.
• Turn the AC main or shore circuit breaker switch
to the ON position.
• Turn the AC main panel circuit breaker switch to
the ON position.
• Turn individual circuit breakers on.
To disconnect:
• Turn the AC main panel circuit breaker switch to
the OFF position.
• Turn the AC main or shore circuit breaker switch
to the OFF position.
• Turn off the dock or shore outlet switch.
• Disconnect the shore power cable at the shore
outlet.
• Disconnect the power cable from your boat.
Replace the cap over the inlet.
• Place the cable in storage for future use.
WARNING! Some marinas have been known
to “break” shore power ground circuits to
prevent electrolysis. Opening the ground
circuit creates a potentially dangerous
on-board shock hazard. Ensure that your
shore power cable ground circuit is always
continuous. See Safety Precautions at the
beginning of this section for more details.
Generators can be used to supply AC electrical
power to the boat’s electrical system. Generators
typically use the same type of fuel as the
propulsion unit. Follow the generator
manufacturer’s information for operating
instructions.
WARNING! Gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive under certain
conditions. See Safety Precautions in the
Safety Section of this manual for more details.
Generators produce carbon monoxide (CO) gas
when operating. Install a CO detector in the cabin
area of your boat and be sure it works properly
when you are using the generator.
DANGER!
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless and
odorless gas that will cause death or serious
injury. See the Safety Precautions in the
Safety Section of this manual for more details.
To reduce CO accumulation:
• Do not operate the generator with the canvas
installed.
• Avoid idling or using the generator while at idle
for extended periods.
• Regularly inspect the generator’s exhaust
system for proper operation.
• Do not use the generator or any fuel-burning
appliances with a transom exhaust port when
anyone is swimming from a stern swim
platform.
Electric current inverters are used to convert DC
to AC or AC to DC depending on the specific
application and requirements. DC-to-AC inverters
allow certain AC appliances, such as
refrigerators, to operate from battery power while
your boat is underway. AC-to-DC inverters use
shore or generator power to create a direct
current supply for DC accessories and battery
charging. Follow the inverter manufacturer’s
information for operating instructions.
KC-0179-A
SHORE POWER CORD
BOAT RECEPTACLE
THREADED LOCKING COLLAR
BOAT-SIDE SHORE POWER CONNECTION