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2007
ELECTROfISHING
BOATS
Anode
Boom
Figure 1.2
Fig. 6.2
Figure 1.1
Water
From Anode
Plastic Bucket
Aluminum Plate
From Cathode
Maximum GPP Amperage (2.5 - 5.0)
Model High Low
2.5
5.0
8 Amps
16 Amps
4 Amps
8 Amps
7.5 120 V 170 V 62.5 A
31.3 A
20.8 A
10.4 A
240 V
360 V
720 V 340 V
500 V
1000 V
150 A 60 V 85 V
75 A 120 V 170 V
37.5 A 240 V 340 V
18.8 A 480 V 680 V
9.0
Maximum GPP Amperage (7.5 - 9.0)
Model DC AC Amperage
Warning! – Keep all personnel clear of booms and test load
while generator is running!
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Danger! High voltage is present during test load procedure.
Every effort should be made to keep all personnel away from test load bucket and booms.
It may be necessary to form a barricade around testing area and post
appropriate signs warning of high voltage.
1. Construct a test load using a plastic bucket with
the metal handle removed (Fig. 1.1).
2. Connect the test load to the boat as shown (Figs.
1.2-1.3).
3. Add tap water to the bucket.
4. Set the “Mode Switch” on the GPP control box to
AC & 120 PPS/ 60 AC.
5. Start the generator.
6. Control the GPP output with the Emergency Shut
Down switch or Footswitch.
7. By turning the percent of range control up to
100% and checking the amp meter on the GPP
control box, the correct load can be determined. See
below
PROCEDURE #6:
CONSTRUCT A TEST LOAD
8. The amp meter will increase to the maximum as
you turn up the Percent of Range.
9. The load may be increased by slowly adding table
salt to the water in the bucket.
10. If the load is too great for the range selected, the
GPP will operate erratically.
11. If the amp meter starts to show a decrease in
amps or is erratic as the percent of range nears
100%, the generator is overloading. The water may
need to be changed, or decrease the portions of
electrodes immersed in the water .
Cathode
Figure 1.3
Fig. 6.3
Fig. 6.1