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Electrical System
The engine bonding system is connected to the DC
ground and the earth ground wire for the AC elec-
trical system for the battery charger. It provides
a path to the safety earth ground in the event of
a fault in the shore earth ground connection.
6.7 AC Electrical System
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IN WET
WEATHER, AVOID MAKING CONTACT WITH THE SHORE CABLE
OR MAKING A CONNECTION TO A LIVE SHORE OUTLET. NEVER
SPRAY WATER ON ELECTRICAL CABLES WHILE WASHING
DOWN DECKS.
TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, IT IS
IMPORTANT THAT THE AC GROUND SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY AND THAT A PROPER CONNECTION EXISTS
BETWEEN THE SHORE POWER CORD AND THE SHORE
POWER INLET AND THE OUTLET GROUND CIRCUITS. IF
THERE IS ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUND
CIRCUIT, A QUALIFIED MARINE ELECTRICIAN SHOULD BE
CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY AND THE AC CURRENT SHOULD
BE DISCONNECTED UNTIL THE NECESSARY REPAIRS ARE
COMPLETED.
Shore Power Connection Procedure
If the dockside outlet includes a disconnect switch,
turn it to the “OFF” position. To avoid strain on
the cable make sure it has more slack than the
mooring lines. Dress the cable so that it cannot
be damaged by chang between the boat and
the dock. Make sure the cable does not come in
contact with the water. Then connect the cable
in the boat plug inlet making sure the connection
plug includes a three-prong plug with a ground
wire. Turn the dockside disconnect switch or cir-
cuit breaker to the “ON” position and check that
the battery charger is operating properly. If the
battery charger is not working, turn off the shore
disconnect switch and remove the cable. Contact
your dealer or a qualied electrician to nd and
correct the problem.
Shore Power Inlet Connection
Transom Anode
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE, EXPLOSION
OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
BATTERY CHARGER SHORE POWER CORD MUST BE
CONNECTED TO A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER AT
THE SHORE SIDE CONNECTION.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE WIRING YOURSELF.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. ALWAYS HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK
WIRING.
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