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Electrical System
circuit is OK. If the ELCI continues to trip and the
red LED is lit after being reset there is a problem
with the AC electrical system and it is unsafe to
use. Make sure all main breakers are turned off
the wiring and correct the problem.
It is important that the ELCI is working properly
to provide protection against electric shock. It
should be tested at least once each month to
ensure proper operation by pressing the TEST/
RESET buttons in the faceplate. Refer the ELCI
instructions for the testing procedure.
AC Accessory Breaker Panel
The AC panel is located in the cabin near the
companionway door. The following is a descrip-
tion of the AC panel equipment and the breakers
that protect the accessories:
AC Volt Meter
Indicates the voltage supplied to the panel. The
voltage should be checked each time the AC sys-
tem is activated. The AC system and accessories
can be damaged by voltage that is below 105 volts
or above 125 volts. You should monitor the volt-
age and never operate your AC electrical system
if the voltage is below or above this range.
Shore Main and Generator Main Breakers
These breakers select the power source and pro-
tect the general distribution network. There is a
main breaker for the shore circuit and the gen-
erator, if this option is installed. If your boat is
not equipped with a generator, there will only be
a SHORE MAIN breaker. If your boat is equipped
with a generator, there will be SHORE and GEN-
ERATOR MAIN breakers with a sliding safety cover
on the main breakers prevent activating circuits
for the generator and shore circuit simultaneously.
These breakers are very sensitive. The resulting
power surge that occurs when connecting the
dockside cord may cause the main breaker to
trip. To avoid this surge, always turn the Shore
Power main breaker to the “OFF” position before
plugging or unplugging the shore power cord and
the Generator Main breaker to the “OFF” position
when starting the generator.
Care must be taken when operating the AC system
from the generator or the shore power supply line.
On some boats it may be possible to overload
328SS 120 Volt AC Panel
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