Regal 38 SAV 2019, Owner'S Manual

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AC Ship’s Panel Continued
The typical AC (alternating current) ship’s panel
controls all high voltage components on your ves-
sel. This panel is 120 volts AC on twin legs. Equip-
ment is controlled by individual breakers. Voltage
is supplied by either a shore power cord (moored)
or by generator (at sea) if installed. The panel fea-
tures voltage and current displays.
We will discuss each major feature. Refer to the
photo on the previous page to enhance each com-
ponent reviewed.
Reverse Polarity Indicator
Before activating a 30 amp shore 1 or 2 breaker
visually check for a green light at the reverse po-
larity indicator. The green light indicates there is
no reverse polarity. If a red light appears on the
reverse polarity indicator a hot wire and ground are
probably reversed somewhere in the circuit from
the dock to the main panel.
In all cases do not activate the main inlet breaker.
Take immediate corrective action to find the cause
of the reverse polarity situation. At this point, dis-
connect the shore power cord from the marina
power center and call for professional assistance.
30 Amp Main AC Panel Shore power Breakers
As mentioned earlier, there are two main shore
power breakers on the panel labeled shore 1 and
shore 2. These single throw, double pole main
breakers control power to that side of the panel
and when activated deliver electricity through a
system of sub breakers to the entire boat through
dedicated legs of the panel. Before you energize
the main breaker make sure all sub breakers are
deactivated.
This prevents any excessive equipment motor
draws and may eliminate any system arcing.
With the reverse polarity indicator displaying the
green icon, activate shore breaker 1 by flipping the
single throw arm to the on position. AC electricity
now is distributed to that leg of the panel.
On the shore power 2 main breaker after bar B
is moved down pull the transfer switch to the left
which will allow shore 2 breaker to be activated.
Now the entire panel is powered up.
At this point turn on sub breakers as needed al-
ways being conscious of the load current meter.
50 Amp AC Generator Breaker
When the vessel is under generator power at sea
AC electricity is distributed through the 50 amp
main generator breaker located on the AC main
ship’s panel beside the main breaker. See the
previous illustration and the generator section for
further information. Before activating the genera-
tor AC breaker it is recommended to make sure all
equipment breakers are “off.”
After starting the generator activate shore 1 break-
er. Then push Bar A on the generator portion of the
panel up and then activate the generator breaker.
With the generator running activate shore 2 by flip-
ping the shore 2 breaker to the on position. Move
the bar up and flip the transfer switch to the “on”
position which will direct current to shore 2 main
and sub breakers.