Tayana 37, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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a. The AC Electrical Control Panel
The AC electrical control panel is a part of the ships electrical panel partly
described on the previous page. On it is located the main circuit breaker
for the AC system. Each AC circuit is protected by a double pole breaker,
which breaks both sides of the circuit when it is tripped. For reasons of
safety, it is recommended that all appliances used aboard be equipped with
a three-wire grounded cord.
b. Hot Water Heater
The hot water heater is connected to a breaker on this panel. Some heaters
have a high temperature re-set button built into the heater. Before applying
power to the water heater, always be sure the heater has been filled by
turning on one of the hot water faucets long enough to get a steady flow.
An empty hot water heater may burn out the heating element before the
temperature re-set button can break the circuit.
c. Connect Procedure
The proper-procedure for connecting shore power to the boat safely is as
follows:
1. Turn ship's main breaker to "off".
2. Turn receptacle on dock to "off" if possible
3. Connect cable to power inlet on boat first, (to prevent handling
a “live” powerline and possibly coming in contact with
water.)
4. Route the cable in such a way as to prevent strain on either
connector, allowing for the rise and fall of the tide, and to
prevent chafing.
5. Connect to dockside receptacle and turn shore switch on.
6. Turn on ship's main breaker.
d. Disconnect Procedure
--Turn off ship's main breaker.
--Turn off dockside power and disconnect cord.
--Replace all weather-tight caps on receptacles.
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