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42C 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 reset-able. 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 the shore
power. There is a “ground fault interrup-
tion circuit” (GFIC) that protects all outlets.
This system 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 break-
er switch, contact your Silverton Dealer or
a competent marine electrician for inspec-
tion and repair. Failure to do so may result
in a
fi re or damage to the electrical sys-
tem.
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.