Hunter e36 - Page 111

Hunter e36 • AC Electric Systems
8.5
DA N G E R
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Fuel leaking from any part of the fuel system can
lead to fire and explosion that can cause serious
bodily injury or death. Inspect system before start-
ing engines.
DA N G E R
! !
Never enter the engine compartment without proper
ventilation first. A spark caused by power tools or
lighting equipment could result in fire or explosion
which could cause personal injury or death.
DA N G E R
! !
As with any fuel burning engine, Carbon Monoxide
is a concern. Read the Boating Safety section of
this manual, and educate yourself about Carbon
Monoxide poisoning. It could mean the difference in
your life and the life of your loved ones.
8.1.6.2 Generator Startup
1. To gain access to the generator open open hatch
to euro locker. Check generator for signs of fuel or oil
leaks.
2. Open fuel shutoff valve to generator.
3. Check generator oil level. Refer to the genrator manual
for instructions. Add oil if necessary.
4. Check generator coolant level See generator manual
for instructions.
5. Open generator seacock. Refer to locator drawing for
seacock location.
6. At generator control panel, turn all 120 VAC breakers
OFF. Make sure slide bar is moved up to lock out shore
power breakers.
7. Press and hold in generator start-stop switch to start.
Release switch as soon as the generator engine begins
running.
Important: Do not crank generator continuously for more
than 10 seconds, release switch. Allow starter motor to
cool for at least 10 seconds. Then try starting the engine
again. If generator fails to start after three attempts, con-
tact your Hunter dealer. Prolonged starting attempts may
damage starter motor as well as the generator.
8. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks. If you detect
leaks or smell fumes, shut down the generator imme-
diately. Do not restart the generator until you have cor-
rected the problem.
8. Allow the generator to warm up before connecting a
heavy electrical load. Keep the load within the nameplate
rating.
Note: Infrequent use of the generator may result in hard
starting. For detailed startup information, refer to genrator
operating manual.
8.1.6.3 Generator Shutdown
1. Shut off all AC devices and equipment, and the shore
power / generator selector switch.
2. Allow generator to run for one to two minutes at no load
to allow the engine to cool down.
3. Press GENERATOR Start/Stop switch to STOP.
4. Close fuel valve and seacock.
8.1.7 Breakers, Switches, and Fuses
All electrical systems aboard your boat are provided with
over-current protection in the form of breakers or fuses.
Examples of breakers are the system or component con-
trols at the AC Distribution Panel, or systems that would
normally require you to energize them for use and are
provided with switches.
8.1.8 Battery Charger
The boat’s batteries are normally charged whenever the
engines are running. If you are docked for an extended
period of time, operating DC devices and equipment will
drain the power from the batteries. Unless the batteries
are kept charged, they may not have enough power to
start the engines when you need them.
The battery charger will automatically charge the engine
batteries and the generator battery when the power
supply is through the AC system. The battery charger
breaker is at the AC Distribution Panel.
Leaving the battery charger on whenever AC power is
available is a good idea. It will keep the batteries fully