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5.6.5 Shore power
For a safe use of shore power there is an isolation
transformer
installed. If the boat is floating in the water the input
earth connection is separated from the boat earth.
If the boat is on shore, the input earth should be
directly connected to the boat earth.
See the Victron Isolation transformer Operator’s Manual for specific
information on handling the electrical earth on the craft.
Make sure the supplied shore power of the marina is according the boats network
standard. AC 220V and fused over 16 Amps.
To connect the shore power make sure the “service battery” main switch is switched
on. Never connect the shore power when 12V service battery set is switched off.
Plugging in the shore connector, the boiler will be heated, batteries (start and
service) will be charged and the 220V on board will be
supplied.
Shore power requires a special, marine-grade three
conductor cable to make a proper connection to the
shore. The boat shore power connection is locked in
position with a threaded locking collar. Make sure the
shore power connection cover is in place when the
power connection is not in use.
Do not allow the shore-power cable end to hang in the
water. An electrical field can
be caused which can cause injury or death to nearby swimmers.
To connect:
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If the outlet on the dock has a disconnect switch, turn the switch off;
•
Connect the shore power cable at the craft first;
•
Allow a lot more slack than the mooring lines;
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Set the dock disconnect switch to the ON position;
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Make sure on the Combi Gamma panel next to the steering console if the shore
power is distributed.
To disconnect:
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If the shore outlet has a disconnect switch, turn it off;
•
Disconnect the shore power dock outlet;
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Disconnect the cable from the craft and close cap.
5.6.6 12V DC network
The main electrics of the boat are working on 12V DC. There are three separate
battery sets. For each engine to start, there is an AGM battery with a capacity of
128Ah. Four AGM 214Ah batteries are on board for electrical consumption. These are
also supplying the Combi Gamma inverter to create the 220V network on board.
WARNING
Familiarize yourself with the
proper use of the isolation
transformer. A wrong
connection on shore or when
floating could cause
electrocution resulting in death
or serious injury.
Galvanic corrosion protection
is serious influenced by being
wrongly connected to the
earth.
DANGER
While using shore power while
the boat is not in the water,
the boat will not be properly
grounded to the electrical
system on shore. Never apply
shore power on shore without
making the proper connection
to the shores network earth.
