Robalo 2012 220, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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1. Run bilge blower for four minutes before starting generator. Run
blower while generator is operating.
2. Make sure seawater intake valve (seacock) is open. Seacock
must remain open at all times when generator is operating.
Seawater strainer must be free of debris to prevent clogging
intake. Inspect seawater strainer frequently.
Note: Robalo recommends not using the generator when
underway. When underway and not using the generator, the
seacock should be closed.
3. Press GENSET START switch on main panel in cabin. When
starting generator, never operate starter for more than 30 sec-
onds. Wait at least 30 seconds before each attempted start.
The generator may also be started using the switch on the gen-
erator. Please refer to generator manufacturer’s owner’s manual
for more information.
4. Look over side of boat and check for water flowing from dis-
charge port. If water is not flowing, stop the generator. Check for
the following: blocked water intake, air in line, clogged sea
strainer, or closed seacock that should be open. Correct the
problem before restarting the generator.
5. Before stopping, run generator at no load for three to five min-
utes to allow lubricating oil and engine cooling water to carry
heat away from combustion chamber.
AIR CONDITIONER
Electrical control for the unit is at the main electrical panel in the
cabin. Refer to Section 3 for additional information about this panel.
The air conditioner runs on 120 or 220 volt AC power from either the
onboard generator or shore power. You can control heating and
cooling from the air conditioner control panel.
General instructions for operating the air conditioner are as follows:
1. Make sure the sea water inlet seacock is open and strainer is
free of debris.
2. Make sure the sump pump is on when you operate the air condi-
tioner. Condensation from the air conditioner drains to the sump
pump.
3. Make sure 120 or 220 volt AC switch for air conditioner is on.
4. Set temperature on display. Select either heating or cooling.
5. Turn switch to ON. Fan, water pump, and compressor will start.
6. Look over side of boat and check for water flowing from dis-
charge port. If water is not flowing, stop air conditioner. Check
for the following: blocked water intake, air in line, clogged sea
strainer, or closed seacock that should be open. Correct the
problem before restarting the air conditioner.
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WARNING: Gasoline vapors can explode if present while start-
ing generator. Check engine compartment for gasoline or
vapors. Operate blower for four (4) minutes. Run blower while
generator is running.
WARNING: Never assume that operating the blower removes
all explosive fumes from engine compartment. If you smell any
fuel, immediately stop engine and turn off all electrical compo-
nents. Extinguish all smoking materials. Determine source of
smell immediately.