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AC/DC Converter and Battery Charger
Your Robalo boat may have an optional or standard battery charging
system which may operate off of an extension cord or from the 120
or 220 volt AC power from shore power system. Turn the charger on
at the main cabin electrical panel whenever your boat is connected
to shore power to keep batteries fully charged. The AC-to-DC con-
verting and charging system is fully automatic and permanently
wired into the 12 volt DC system. If the monitored battery level drops
under the full charge range, the charger automatically turns ON and
restores the battery to FULL charge status. If the battery is deeply
discharged, the charger will deliver full output. Output automatically
decreases as the battery is charged. If the battery is fully charged,
the charger provides a trickle charge as needed.
Before you connect an extension cord to the battery charger 120
volt power supply, secure the extension cord to the boat.
Connecting the cord to the boat first will prevent dropping a “hot”
cord into the water. When you leave the dock remove the cord from
the dockside power source first. If you have any questions, contact
your Robalo dealer.
120 or 220 Volt AC Power
The alternating current (AC) electrical system operates off a stan-
dard 30 amp 120 or 220 volt, 60 or 50 cycle shore power system.
The main distribution panel is in the cabin area.
Shore Power
Your Robalo boat has a single male receptacle outside on the deck
for shore power connection. When not in use, a water-resistant cover
protects the receptacle.
Before you connect your boat to shore power, turn off the main
cabin circuit breakers. Attach the shore power cord to the boat first
and turn clockwise to lock. Thread the locking ring on the inlet to
secure the cord. Connecting the cord to the boat first will prevent
dropping a “hot” cord into the water. (When you leave the dock,
remove the cord from the dockside shore outlet first.) If you have
any questions, contact your Robalo dealer. Always be sure when
using a Y-adapter or connecting two power cords that any connec-
tions are clear of water standing on the dock from rain or the
pedestal water outlet.
Make sure the dockside shore power breaker is OFF, then plug in
the cord. Turn the dockside shore power breaker on. Immediately
check the polarity light(s) on the main panel. If the REVERSED
POLARITY light on the main cabin panel illuminates,
do not turn
on the main cabin breaker.
Turn off the dockside shore power breaker and disconnect your
shore power cord. Inform the marina manager of the problem. If the
reverse polarity light does not illuminate, push the test button next to
the light. If the light is functioning properly it will illuminate during
this test and you are now assured that the polarity of your shore
power connection is correct. At this point, turn on the main cabin AC
circuit breaker(s). You may now use AC powered components on
your boat.
Important: Some equipment will not work or may be damaged if
polarity is reversed. Damage caused by reversed polarity is not
covered under your warranty. Be sure polarity is correct when
you connect your boat to shore power.
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to electrical system, never oper-
ate shore power system at low voltage.
CAUTION: Electric shock is possible if you turn on main cabin
breaker when reversed polarity is present.