Quicksilver 905WE, Owner'S Manual

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Quicksilver 905WE — Electrical Systems
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Never operate 230V shore power at less than 208V
It is imperative that the shore power outlet is dry before
plugging into the dock power inlet.
Route the power cord from the boat to the dockside power
outlet box to prevent people from tripping over it.
Shore power cord should be secured or routed to avoid
laying or falling in the water, and to avoid stress on the
shore power plug and inlet.
The use of extension shore power cords is not
recommended. Power core extensions can cause a voltage
drop and prevent some devices from operating correctly.
Connecting and Turning On Shore Power
To connect to shore power:
On the Boat
1. Make sure that the all of the breakers on the AC Distribution Panel are OFF
Dry off the shore power cord receptacle on the boat. Dry the end of the shore power cord, and
spray a moisture repellent into the receptacle and cord plug.
3. Plug the cord end into the boat receptacle. Turn clockwise to lock and thread the locking ring
onto the receptacle to prevent accidental unplugging.
On the Dock
1. Turn OFF the dock breaker.
2. Dry off the shore power cord receptacle on the dock. Dry the end of the shore power cord, and
spray a moisture repellent into the receptacle and cord plug.
3. Plug the power cord into the dockside outlet box.
4. Turn ON the dock breaker.
On the Boat
1. Turn ON the equipment breakers.
Turning Off and Disconnecting Shore Power
To disconnect shore power:
On the Boat
1. Make sure that the all of the breakers on the AC Distribution Panel are OFF
On the Dock
1. Turn OFF the dock breaker.
2. Disconnect the dockside end of the power cord.
On the Boat
1. Disconnect the power cord from the shore power receptacle.
2. Clean the power cord, spray the plugs with a moisture repellent and store the cord in a dry
location on the boat.
You must keep the shore power cord and plug ends clean and dry. This is especially necessary if your
boat is used in salt water. Always clean and spray your cord ends with moisture repellent before using
and before storing the cord.
Always use double insulated or grounded (earthed)
electrical appliances