AC Electric Systems
8.6
Carbon Monoxide can be harmful or fatal if inhaled.
Inspect generator exhaust system for leaks at each
generator startup.
8.3.5 Generator Start-up
1. To gain access to the generator, remove nav seat.
Check generator for signs of fuel or oil leaks. If your boat
has diesel engines, check the fuel filter.
2. Check area for fuel fumes. If you detect fuel fumes:
a. Evacuate the boat immediately
b. Notify the dock, fire department, or Coast Guard of the
condition.
c. Open all hatches, doors, and ports for natural ventila-
tion.
d. When you can no longer smell fumes, locate the
source. Using a hand held pump, carefully remove
any fuel from the bilge. Dispose of this fuel in a safe,
approved location.
3. If you do not smell fuel fumes, make sure fuel shutoff
valve on fuel line to generator is open.
4. Check generator oil level. Refer to the generator
manual for instructions. Add oil if necessary.
5. Check generator coolant level. See generator manual
for instructions.
6. Open generator seacock. Valve is open when the
handle is in line with hose.
Seacock is located forward of the generator sea strainer.
7. At MDP, make sure source breaker is in the off posi-
tion.
8. Consult your Generator OEM manual for proper start
up procedures.
9. Check for water coming from the exhaust outlet pipe.
Water flowing from the pipe indicates the water is circu-
lating through the generator cooling system. You should
see water flowing shortly after generator starts.
10. Inspect the exhaust system for leaks. If you detect
leaks or smell fumes, shut down the generator immedi-
ately. Do not restart the generator until you have cor-
rected the problem.
11. Allow the generator to warm up before connecting a
heavy electrical load. Keep the load within the name-
plate rating.
Note: Infrequent use of the generator may result in hard start-
ing. For detailed start-up information, refer to the generator
operating manual.
8.3.6 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.
8.3.7 The Air Conditioning System
1. Ensure you have 120 volt (230 overseas) power to the
MDP.
2. Check to make sure that the seawater intake, and
discharge for the A/C system cooling is open and that the
strainer is clean and debris free.
3. Energize the Air Conditioning system at the MDP
panel.
4. Check to make sure that the discharge is flowing at the
Air Conditioning cooling water discharge.
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