Starting the Generator Remotely from the AC Panel - The
remote start/stop, hour meter and blower switch are all
located on the starboard aft cabin wall next to the AC/DC
panel.
When using the generator to provide power to the alternating
current system, the slide mechanism on the AC panel needs
to be in the up position in order to switch on the generator
breaker.
Remote
start/stop for
generator
Equipped with
an hour meter
above the
switch
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Turn the generator battery switch to on. It is installed behind the hatch located below the
transom sink at the port aft corner of the cockpit.
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Go into the cabin, locate the AC/DC panel and turn the generator switch on.
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Locate the blower switch installed next to the AC/DC panel and turn it on. After allowing
the blower to run for a few minutes and circulate fresh air throughout the bilge, the
generator can be started up.
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Locate the generator start switch, which is next to the blower switch. Press the green
side in and hold it until the generator starts up. This may take a couple of attempts
depending on how much fuel is in the fuel tank and if the generator fuel hoses have been
previously run dry.
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When the generator is running, the green light on the start switch will stay illuminated and
water will be coming out of the generator exhaust thru hull on the outside of the hull.
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To turn the generator off, press and hold the start switch to the right until the generator
stops running. Then turn off the blower.
Starting the Generator from the Main Unit - You can start the unit directly from the generator using the
mechanism in the black box located on the upper port side of the generator.
•
Turn the generator battery switch to on. It is
installed behind the hatch located below the
transom sink at the port aft corner of the cockpit.
•
Go into the cabin, locate the AC/DC panel and
turn the generator switch on.
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Locate the blower switch (installed next to the
AC/DC panel) and turn it on. After allowing the
blower to run for a few minutes and circulate
fresh air throughout the bilge, the generator can
be started up.
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Flip the start/stop switch, which is located on the
black box on the front of the generator, to the
“start” position. This black box also houses an
hour meter, fuses and an AC circuit breaker.
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To turn the generator off, flip the start/stop
switch to the “stop” position
Please refer to the owner’s manual provided by the manufacturer of the generator for operational
procedures and for information related to the care and maintenance of their product. When in doubt,
always defer to the generator manufacturer’s instructions and/or recommendations.
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