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MONTEREY
BOATS
Electrical System
6.7 AC Battery Charging System
(Single Engine Boats)
General
A 120 volt AC battery charging system is an avail-
able option for models not equipped with a 120
volt AC electrical system.
The battery charging system is fed 120 volt AC
current by a power cable connected to a shore
side outlet and the shore power inlet located in
the stern near the transom door. It is wired totally
separate from the 12 volt DC system and charges
all batteries simultaneously when connected.
NOTICE:
The power cord used for the battery charger
is not equipped with lock rings on the shore
side or boat connector plugs. The battery
charger has integrated reverse polarity pro-
tection and the circuit is not equipped with
a reverse polarity light.
IMPORTANT THAT THE AC GROUND SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY AND THAT A PROPER CONNECTION EXISTS
POWER INLET AND THE OUTLET GROUND CIRCUITS. IF
CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY AND THE SHORE POWER SHOULD
COMPLETED.
TO A LIVE SHORE OUTLET. NEVER SPRAY WATER ON
Recommended Procedure For Making a
Shore Connection
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
the dock. Make sure the cable does not come in
contact with the water. Then connect the cable
in the plug inlet making sure the connection plug
includes a three-prong plug with a ground wire.
Turn the dockside disconnect switch or circuit
breaker to the “ON” position and check that the
battery charger is operating properly. If the bat-
tery charger is not working, turn off the shore
disconnect switch and remove the cable. Contact
correct the problem.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE WIRING YOURSELF.
WIRING.
EQUIPMENT.
POWER CONNECTION.
Disconnecting procedure for shore power
connection
Turn the disconnect switch on the dockside outlet
to the “OFF” position.
Disconnect the cable from the dockside outlet and
replace the outlet caps. Disconnect the cable from
the boat and replace the inlet cap. Store cable.
AC Battery Charger System Inlet Connection
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