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MONTEREY
BOATS
Electrical System
exhaust systems on the generator. You should also
the generator is started. If there is no discharge
within thirty seconds, shut down the generator and
NOTICE:
Generators consume DC electrical current
and charge the house/generator battery just
enough to compensate for the DC electri-
cal current the engine requires to operate.
Therefore, it is important to activate the
battery charger to maintain the house and
engine batteries whenever the generator is
running.
NOTICE:
The generator may not be able to operate
all 120 volt accessories at the same time.
POWER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES may need
to be observed depending on the AC power
load.
Cleaning the Sea Strainers
• Turn off the engines and generator.
• Close the generator water intake valve.
• Open the top of the strainer and remove the
screen.
the strainer to remove foreign matter.
• Lubricate the seal.
• Reassemble the strainer making sure that all
fasteners are tight.
• Open the intake valve.
Air Conditioner Sea cock
Air Conditioner Sea Strainer Screen
Air Conditioner Sea Strainer
• Start the generator and inspect the strainer
for leaks.
The generator fuel system is equipped with a water
fuel system for the main engines. Please refer to
the Fuel System chapter for more information on
generator fuel system.
You also should read the generator owner’s man-
ual for detailed information on the safe operation
and maintenance of the generator.
GENERATOR ENGINES PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE
WHICH IS A LETHAL, TOXIC GAS THAT IS COLORLESS AND
ODORLESS. IT IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT WILL CAUSE
DEATH IN CERTAIN LEVELS. ONLY OPERATE THE GENERATOR
IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS AND NEVER OPERATE THE
GENERATOR WHILE YOU ARE SLEEPING.
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