Silverton 45 convertible, Operator'S Manual

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS-32
The shore power side of the distribution
panel should now be operable.
If there is no power to the electrical distribu-
tion panel, check the following:
Breaker switch at dockside power sup-
ply.
Main breaker switch on shore power
side of distribution panel, and the main
breaker located in the cockpit area.
Follow the procedures below to disconnect
shore power from your yacht:
Turn OFF all AC Circuit Breakers on the
main distribution panel.
Turn OFF the dockside circuit breaker
switch.
Disconnect the shore power cord from
the dockside outlet.
Disconnect the shore power cord from
the yacht’s inlet receptacle.
Store your shore power cable in a safe,
dry location.
You should periodically check the shore
power cord for the following:
Cuts, cracks, or severe abrasions on the
yellow cord covering.
Bent broken or loose plug blades.
Plug blades or connector slots that show
signs of overheating or arcing, such as,
Brown or black discoloration
on insulation around blades or
slots.
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Discoloration and/or erosion of
blade material.
Do not allow cords to be pinched by a
closed door or hatch. Pinch points cre-
ate resistance and generate heat that
can cause a
fi re.
Spray all contacts monthly with an elec-
trical contact cleaner, corrosion inhibitor,
and lubricant, such as LPS-1 made by
Holt Lloyd Corp. Please note that “WD-
40” or silicone spays are not appropriate
because the
fi lm they leave increases
contact resistance. The proper spray
types can be found at electrical supply
houses or stores such as Radio Shack.
If a shore power cord should become
immersed with water, it should be im-
mediately sprayed with fresh water,
THOROUGHLY dried, and blades and
contact slots sprayed with a moisture
displacement before re-using.
STARTING THE GENERATOR
Start the generator (Refer to “Starting
Instructions” section in the Generator
Manual included with your Owner’s
Packet). Be sure that it is operating
properly.
Turn off all AC breakers.
Turn off the shore power switch on the
Shore Power/Ship Power Switch.
Slide the slide bar up on top of the Shore
Power Switches. With the slide bar up,
you should be able to switch “ON” the
Ship Power Switches.
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