SYSTEM OPERATIONS-19
Fuel fumes in the engine compartment
can explode. Before working on any
electrical wiring, ventilate the engine
compartment and disconnect the bat-
teries to prevent sparking.
NEVER reset a breaker switch which
has tripped automatically without fi rst
locating and correcting the problem.
The electrical system and devices may
be damaged.
Alterations or extensions to the electri-
cal system can cause electrical shock
or fi re. ONLY competent marine elec-
tricians should make system changes
according to U.S. Coast Guard regula-
tions.
240 VOLT AC
ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION PANEL
The AC electrical system is a three-wire
grounded system powered by either the
generator (if so equipped) or shore power.
There is a “ground fault interruption circuit”
(GFIC) that protects all outlets. This sys-
tem prevents accidental electrical shock. If
power is lost to an outlet, reset the breaker
switch at the GFIC outlet.
If you are unable to reset the GFIC
breaker switch, contact your Silverton
dealer or a competent marine electri-
cian for inspection and repair. Failure
to do so may result in a fi
re or damage
to the electrical system.
The AC electrical system is supplied with
240 volts of power upon entry to the main
electrical distribution panel, which then is
separated into two (2) legs of 120 volts
each.
METERS
The upper portion of the AC Distribution
panel has two meters. The meter on the
left measures the amperage of the AC
current. The meter on the right measures
the voltage of the AC current. The polarity
indicator must read green. If the indicator
reads red, then remove the shore power
hook-up and inform the dockmaster of the
problem.
115 Volt Switches
The following breaker switches and their
function are described below in the order
in which they appear on the main electri-
cal distribution panel:
AC MAIN: Controls all AC power to the
switches in this panel.
Forward Outlets: Supplies power to the
outlets in the forward cabin and forward
head.
Galley Outlets: Supplies power to the
outlets in the Galley.
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