Owner`s manual

C 260

will light. If this should happen, make sure the main breaker on the panel is in the “OFF” position and turn

the dock power switch or breaker off. A special relay attached to the main breaker should automatically turn

the main breaker off whenever reverse polarity is achieved. Notify a qualified electrician to check the wiring

at the dock outlet. If the red polarity light does not illuminate when power is supplied to the panel, the polarity

is correct and the AC main switch can be moved to the “ON” position.

SWIMMING NEAR A BOAT OPERATING ON AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAN LEAD TO

SEVERE SHOCK AND DEATH. NEVER SWIM OR ALLOW SWIMMING WHEN THE AC

SYSTEM IS IN USE.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE WIRING YOURSELF. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN

CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. ALWAYS HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

CHECK WIRING.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM ANY ELECTRICAL CABLES OR EQUIPMENT AND AL-

WAYS USE GROUNDED APPLIANCES ON BOARD YOUR BOAT.

DO NOT OPERATE THE AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FROM SHORE POWER WITH RE-

VERSE POLARITY. REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE THE SYSTEM AND EXPOSE

PASSENGERS TO ELECTROCUTION HAZARDS. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO CAUSE

A FIRE IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

DISCONNECTING PROCEDURE FOR SHORE POWER CONNECTION

Turn the main breaker on the AC panel to the “OFF” position.

Turn the disconnect switch on the dockside outlet to the “OFF” position.

Disconnect the cable from the dockside outlet and replace the

outlet caps. Disconnect the cable from the boat and replace the

inlet cap. Store cable.

AC BREAKER PANEL

The AC panel is located below the helm in the console storage

compartment. The following are descriptions of the AC panel

equipment and the breakers that protect the accessories:

AC Main Breaker

Protects the general distribution network. This breaker is very

sensitive. The resulting power surge that occurs when connecting

the dockside cord may cause the main breaker to trip. To avoid

this surge, always turn the main breaker to the “OFF”

position before plugging or unplugging the shore power cord.

Polarity Light

The red light indicates reverse polarity current supplied to the panel. This situation will cause the red light

AC Breaker Panel