Silverton 38 CONVERTIBLE, Owner'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-17
Below the DC Volt section of the AC/DC
Panel is the Bilge Pump section of the
AC/DC Panel. There are three (3) sets of
breakers and switches. Each bilge pump
(forward, mid, and aft) has a breaker
switch and an ON/OFF Switch. Although
the bilge pumps always have power to
them, to operate the bilge pumps manu-
ally, you must have the battery switches
“ON”.
BREAKER SWITCHES: The breaker
switches are your safety switches. They
work just like a fuse, but are resetable. If
the breaker switch is activated, before re-
setting the switch, locate the problem. The
breaker is reset by pushing in the white
button.
MANUAL SWITCH: This is the “ON/OFF”
Switch
Fuel fumes in the engine compartment
can explode. Before working on any
electrical wiring, ventilate the engine
compartment and disconnect the bat-
teries to prevent sparking.
NEVER reset a breaker switch which
has tripped automatically without
fi rst
locating and correcting the problem.
The electrical system and devices may
be damaged.
Alterations or extensions to the electri-
cal system can cause electrical shock
or
fi re. ONLY competent marine elec-
tricians should make system changes
according to U.S. Coast Guard regula-
tions.
240 VOLT AC
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL
The AC electrical system is a three-wire
grounded system powered by either the
generator (if so equipped) or shore power.
There is a “ground fault interruption circuit”
(GFIC) that protects all outlets. This sys-
tem prevents accidental electrical shock. If
power is lost to an outlet, reset the breaker
switch at the GFIC outlet.
If you are unable to reset the GFIC
breaker switch, contact your Silverton
Dealer or a competent marine electri-
cian for inspection and repair. Failure
to do so may result in a
fi re or damage
to the electrical system.
The AC electrical system is supplied with
240 volts of power upon entry to the main
electrical distribution panel, which then is
separated into two (2) legs of 120 volts
each.