PURSUIT C 280, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical System
4-9
Section 4
C 280 / S 280 / C 310 / ST 310
AC Electrical System Maintenance
Inspect all wiring insulation for nicks, chaf-
ing, brittleness, improper support, etc. peri-
odically. Also, inspect portable appliance
cords and plugs.
Examine the shore power cord for cracks in
the insulation and corrosion in electrical con-
nectors. Spraying receptacles and electrical
connections with an electrical contact
cleaner or a metal and electrical protector
will help reduce corrosion and improve elec-
trical continuity.
4.10 General Precautions
• DO NOT work on an energized system;
make sure all power sources are off.
• DO NOT allow unqualified personnel to
perform electrical maintenance; only a
qualified marine electrician should work
on the electrical system.
• DO NOT work in a wet area.
• Use caution when connecting wires to
avoid reversing polarity.
• DO NOT alter wires, connectors or use
inferior parts; use OEM replacement
parts only.
Corrosion on the electrical connectors can
cause poor connections, shorts and ground
faults, and/or poor ground connections.
Check at least annually and clean as
required. DO NOT allow corrosion to build
on connections.
Inspect all terminals and make sure they are
tight.
Have the entire AC circuitry tested every
season by an experienced marine electri-
cian, especially the shore power cord and
the galvanic isolator. This will detect any
shorts, open wires or ground faults. Also,
have the polarity indicator system inspected
for proper operation.
Test outlets periodically by pressing the test/
reset buttons in the center of the faceplate to
ensure proper operation.
The engine maintenance required on the
generator is similar to the main engines. The
most important factors to the generator's
longevity are proper ventilation, mainte-
nance of the fuel, ignition, cooling and lubri-
cation systems, and the AC alternator.
Maintenance schedules and procedures are
outlined in your generator owner’s manual,
follow them exactly.
!
DANGER
ELECTROCUTION, FIRE OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Contact with live wires or working on
an energized electrical system will
cause electrocution. It can also cause
sparks, resulting in fire and/or explo-
sion. Both cases will result in death or
serious injury. DO NOT work on an
energized system or allow unqualified
personnel to work on the system.