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Systems
Make sure all breakers are deactivated at the ship’s main
A.C. panel including main and component types.
Connect the shore power cord to the boat first. When
connecting the shore power cord to the inlet notice the
three contacts are all different shapes. Align the contacts
with the inlet & insert the cord into the socket and twist
the plug clockwise. Check to make sure the polarity
indicator light is not activated. If activated disconnect
the shore power cord immediately from the ship’s inlet
and contact marina personnel. If polarity light does not
activate screw the threaded cord fitting into the inlet plug
threads to lock and seal the shore power plug.
Connect the power cord into the dockside receptacle last.
This reduces the possibility of a shock hazard.
When disconnecting the shore power cord remove the
plug from the dockside (shore) outlet first. Then remove
the plug from the ship’s shore power inlet.
Note that some dockside power boxes will not accept
the male twist shore power cord. Some older power boxes
use a 3 prong system similar to a house receptacle. You
may need to buy an adapter that changes from a twist
connector plug to 3 prong connector plug. They can be
purchased at most marina supply houses. Make sure it is
the same capacity as the shore power cord.
TYPICAL SHORE POWER CORD OPERATION
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