AC Electric Systems
8.5
8.2.4 Air Conditioning
The Air Conditioning system is 120 volt (230 overseas)
AC powered and powered from the AC MDP.
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.
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.
8.3 Operations and Maintenance
8.3.1 To Operate the AC Electrical System
If you opted for the generator system, then you will, as we
have mentioned, have the capabilities for two separate
AC Electric systems. We will discuss the procedures for
energizing both.
8.3.2 Shore Power
First the Shore Power System is a convenient way to
obtain power should you be docked. Be sure to read the
warnings posted earlier in this section on shore power
safety.
1. Turn off shore power / generator selector on the control
panel.
2. Shut down the generator if it is in operation.
3. Connect the female end of the shore power cord to
your boat’s shore power inlet receptacle. Be certain that
the lock ring is tightly secure. If there is a cord already
supplied at the dock be sure to unhook the cord from the
dockside outlet.
4. Connect the shore power cable to the power supply.
When connecting the shore power cable to the dockside
outlet, be sure to make certain that the cable has suffi-
cient slack to prevent stretching during tidal changes.
5. Turn on main breaker located on MDP.
If there is no power to the electrical distribution panel
(MDP), check the following:
* Breaker switch at dockside power.
* Main breaker switch located in the aft cabin.
8.3.3 To Disconnect the Shore Power:
1. Turn off AC main breaker on the MDP.
2. Turn off the dockside breaker.
3. Disconnect the shore power cord from the dockside
outlet.
4. Disconnect the shore power cord from the boat’s shore
power connection.
5. Store your cord in a safe, dry location.
8.3.4 To Start the Generator (Option)
1. Shut down all AC devices and equipment.
2. Disconnect shore power if connected. Set AC MAIN
circuit breaker to OFF.
3. Start generator. (See generator start-up instructions
following).
4. Select GENERATOR breaker on the MDP.
5. Switch on only the circuits you will be using.
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