Note:
Wellcraft recommends not using the
generator when underw ay. When underw ay
and not using the generator , the seacock
should be closed.
3. Press or toggle ST ART switch on main panel
in cabin. When star ting generator, never
operate starter for more than 30 seconds.
Wait at least 30 seconds before each
attempted star t.
On the generator in the engine compar tment
are a chok e and star ter switch. If star ting
the generator from the cabin is difficult, use
the choke and star ter on the generator .
4. Look over side of boat and check for w ater
flowing from discharge por t. If w ater is not
flowing, stop the generator . Check for the
following: blocked water intake, air in line,
clogged sea strainer , or closed sea cock
that should be open. Cor rect the problem
before restar ting the generator .
NOTE:
You must tur n on your batter y charger
once the generator is r unning. This will k eep
your batteries fully charged.
5. Before stopping , turn off all A C powered
components and r un generator at no load
for three to five minutes to allow lubricating
oil and engine cooling w ater to car ry heat
away from combustion chamber .
GFCI OUTLET
An AC outlet in the galle y or head compar tment
has been equipped with ground fault circuit
interrupter. This outlet has been designed to
protect your passenger s and equipment from
the damage caused b y ground faults. There are
two buttons in betw een the two receptacles on
the outlet. T o test the ground fault inter rupter,
press the test button. If the reset button pops
out, the outlet is wor king properly. If the outlet
is not wor king properly, have your electrical sys-
tem checked by a qualified electrician.
You will ha ve to press the reset button back in
for your A C electrical equipment to wor k. If the
reset button pops out at an y time other than
when you are testing the system, you ha
ve a
ground fault and should ha ve your system
checked as soon as possible.
MAIN ELECTRICAL PANEL
Some models are equipped with a main electri-
cal panel in the cabin or companionw ay. The
location varies b y boat model. This panel is the
electrical heart of your boat. At this panel are
the switches which supply pow er to the compo-
nents which operate using A C and DC pow er.
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