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Chapter 4
Ignition Protected Devices
Many electrical devices in everyday use tend to “arc”
or spark when being used. Th ese include motors, fans,
switches, relays, etc.
Boats in general use many of these same devices but
they are protected from any sparking that may cause the
device to ignite with any vapors that are typically found
in the engine room and/or fuel tank compartments.
Obviously, gasoline powered vessels contain a much
higher risk of explosion over diesel powered vessels but
diesel under the right circumstances can ignite and burn.
Still when replacing any electrical device especially in the
bilge or engine room make sure it is ignition protected.
Th
is means it has been tested and normally the device
is stamped with a marking making it safe to use. Most
automotive type devices are not ignition protected
especially engine starters and alternators.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS (GFCI’S)
1. If the “reset” button does not pop
out, the GFCI is probably defective and
should be replaced.
2. If the “reset” button pops out one time
but tends to stick the next the GFCI
should be replaced.
3. Th e GFCI “reset” button pops out when something is
turned on. Th is may indicate an internal wiring prob-
lem with the GFCI or there may be a ground-fault
down stream.
4. Th
e GFCI “reset” button is in the pressed position
and nothing works. Check the appropriate breaker at
the main ship’s AC control panel to make sure it has not
“tripped” or as been deactivated.
Also, GFCI down stream recep-
tacles can be tested with a plug-in
type GFCI tester. Th
is tester con-
tains a GFCI test buton which ac-
complishes the same thing as the
GFCI receptacle built-in test but-
ton. Th
is tester can be purchased at
electrical supply houses or marine
retailers.
To test a GFCI on your yacht fi nd a 120 volt night light
or small lamp to plug into the GFCI outlet. Try it in an-
other circuit fi rst to make sure it lights.
Aft er the lamp is plugged into the GFCI outlet the lamp
should light. Now press the “test” button at the GFCI
receptacle center. Th
e GFCI’s “reset” button should pop
out and the lamp should go out. Th is means the GFCI
itself is functioning properly. Press the “reset” button
to restore power to the outlet. Test each GFCI circuit
monthly.
You can use the lamp to check receptacles down stream
from the GFCI. All receptacles should light the lamp
and should go out when the “test” button is pressed.
Testing GFCI’S