PURSUIT 3480 Drummond Runner, Owner'S Manual

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3480 DRUMMOND RUNNER
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4.5 AC System
The AC system is fed by the shore power outlet or by the optional generator. It is
wired totally separate from the 12-volt DC system and is equipped with an on-board
galvanic isolation system. The galvanic isolator, located behind the electrical panel,
is equipped with a system status monitor. Refer to the galvanic isolator owner's
manual. A shore power inlet breaker is located in the aft cockpit adjacent to the aft
seat. This breaker protects the AC system between the shore power inlet plug and the
main AC panel. All AC current is distributed to the AC accessories through individual
circuit breakers located in the AC panel. The main breaker in the panel protects the
system from an overload and the reverse polarity light indicates any problems due to
an improper shore power supply. All AC outlets in the cabin are protected by ground fault interrupters to
protect against electrical shock. A cord set is provided to supply power from the shore power outlet to the
boat’s AC system.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IN WET WEATHER, AVOID MAKING
CONTACT WITH THE SHORE CABLE OR MAKING A CONNECTION TO A LIVE SHORE
OUTLET. NEVER SPRAY WATER ON ELECTRICAL CABLES WHILE WASHING DOWN
DECKS.
TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT
THE AC GROUND SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND THAT A PROPER CON-
NECTION EXISTS BETWEEN THE SHORE POWER CORD, THE SHORE POWER INLET,
THE BOAT BONDING SYSTEM AND THE OUTLET GROUND CIRCUITS. IF THERE IS
ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUND CIRCUIT, A QUALIFIED MA-
RINE ELECTRICIAN SHOULD BE CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY AND THE AC SHOULD BE
DISCONNECTED UNTIL THE NECESSARY REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED.
CONNECTING PROCEDURE FOR SHORE POWER CONNECTION
Turn the AC main breaker to the “OFF” position. If the dockside outlet includes a disconnect switch, turn
it to the “OFF” position also.
To avoid strain on the cable make sure it has more slack than the mooring lines. Dress the cable so that it cannot
be damaged by chafing between the boat and the dock. Make sure the cable does not come in contact with
the water. Then connect the cable in the boat plug inlet and the dockside outlet, making sure the connection
plug includes a three-prong plug with a ground wire. Tighten the lock rings on both the shore and the boat
connector plugs. Turn the dockside disconnect switch or circuit breaker to the “ON” position and check for
proper polarity. If reverse polarity has been achieved, the red polarity indicator in the AC panel will light.
If this should happen, make sure the main breaker on the panel is in the “OFF” position and turn the dock power
switch or breaker off. A special relay attached to the main breaker should automatically turn the main breaker
off whenever reverse polarity is achieved. Notify a qualified electrician to check the wiring at the dock outlet.
If the red polarity light does not illuminate when power is supplied to the panel, the polarity is correct and
the AC main switch can be moved to the “ON” position.
SWIMMING NEAR A BOAT OPERATING ON AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAN LEAD TO
SEVERE SHOCK AND DEATH. NEVER SWIM OR ALLOW SWIMMING WHEN AC SYS-
TEM IS IN USE.
Shore Inlet