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MONTEREY
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Electrical System
Inspect all wiring for proper support, sound in-
sulation, and tight terminals, paying particular
attention to portable appliance cords and plugs.
The entire AC circuitry, especially the shore power
cords, should be seasonally tested for proper
continuity by an experienced electrician. This will
detect any shorts, open wires, or ground faults.
Ground fault interrupts should be tested periodi-
cally to ensure proper operation by pressing the
test/reset buttons in the center of face plate. The
polarity indicator system also should be inspected
for proper operation.
Generator Maintenance
The engine maintenance required on the genera-
tor is similar in many ways to the main engines.
The most important factors to the generator’s lon-
gevity are proper ventilation and maintenance of
the fuel system, ignition system, cooling system,
lubrication system and the AC alternator.
Maintenance schedules and procedures are out-
lined in your generator owner’s manual. They
should be followed exactly.
CORROSION ALLOWED TO BUILD ON THE ELECTRICAL
CONNECTORS CAN CAUSE A POOR CONNECTION
RESULTING IN SHORTS, GROUND FAULTS OR POOR GROUND
CONNECTIONS. ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS SHOULD BE
CHECKED AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND CLEANED AS REQUIRED.
DO NOT ALLOW CORROSION TO BUILD ON CONNECTIONS.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. THE AC AND DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ALWAYS
SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE
BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING THE SYSTEM. NEVER
SERVICE ANY COMPONENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WHILE IT IS ENERGIZED.
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