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Hunter e36 • AC Electric Systems
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charged. After the batteries are recharged, it provides
a maintenance or trickle charge as needed. The battery
charger is under the port side cabin seat cushion. Refer
to the manufacture’s owner’s manual for operating pro-
cedures.
Figure 8.6
The circuit breakers for the battery chargers are located
on the AC Distribution Panel.
8.1.9 Water Heater
C AU T I O N
! !
Be certain the water heater is full of water and does
not contain air. If the water heater is not full of wa-
ter, damage to the heating elements may result when
electrical power is turned on to the unit.
The water heater use and function is described in the
Water Systems Section.
The water heater is powered by the AC Distribution
Panel. It is much the same as an electric water heater in
your home except in this case, the heater uses 120 volt
(220 overseas), but it uses elements to heat the water
to a specified temperature. Consult the manufacturer’s
documentation for any internal information about the
water heater.
8.1.10 Microwave
The microwave is powered with the 120 volt (220 over-
seas) power through the breaker marked “Microwave.”
There is a 120 volt (220 overseas) receptacle behind the
microwave that it is plugged into. This outlet is not part
of the GFI circuit. It is protected by the breaker on the
MDP.
8.1.11 Air Conditioning
The Air Conditioning system is 120 volt (220 overseas)
AC powered and powered from the AC Distribution
Panel.
The cooling water pump is controlled by a relay at the
compressor and is energized when the Air Conditioning
Compressor comes on.
You can consult the Arrangement Illustration at the end of
this section for location information, or see the Mechanical
Arrangement in the Boating Safety Section. The Water
Systems will show you the Pick-up and Strainer for this
system.
It is very important for you to read and understand the
operation and the maintenance for the systems or com-
ponents in your AC Electric System. This will save failure
of components or systems, as well as, make your boat a
safer, more enjoyable investment.
Note: When using air conditioning system with other
appliances power up the air conditioner first.
C AU T I O N
! !
Always make certain that the pick-up and discharge
valves for the Air Conditioning System are opened
before using. Failure to do so will cause permanent
damage to your compressor. Also, be certain that
the strainer is clean. See the Water Systems section
for details on cleaning the Strainers.
8.1.11.1 Air Conditioning System Operation
1. Connect shore power cord.
2. Check the air conditioner sea strainer (in bilge fwd of
engine box). Clean if necessary.
3. Open raw water pickup seacock (in bilge fwd of engine
box).
4. Open raw water discharge seacock (port fed v-berth
compartment.
5. Turn on AC main breaker on AC Distribution Panel.
6. Turn on air conditioner breaker.
7. Turn on unit at air control panel and set temperature