Parallel Switch; Shore Power; Inverter Power (If Equipped) - Meridian 459 Owner's Manual

Chapter 11: Electrical System
Shore Power Cable Hoist (If Equipped) (50-amp/220-Volt Only)
• The shore power cable hoist allows you to easily feed out and reel in the shore power cable.
• Before using the shore power cable hoist, read the cable hoist manual.
Parallel Switch (If Equipped With Dual Shore Power)
• When using the Parallel Switch do NOT exceed 30 total amps.
• The amperage of each component breaker is shown on the breaker itself.
• The voltage on each line can be read by viewing the voltmeter on the Shore power AC panel.
When only one dockside outlet is available, you can use the Parallel Switch to provide power to both lines.
1. Connect to shore power as described in Connecting To Shore Power.
2. Switch the Parallel Switch (transfers power from line 1 to line 2) On instead of the 'SHORE POWER 2'
master breaker.
3. Turn on the individual component breakers as required.

Inverter Power (If Equipped)

• The inverter allows the batteries to supply AC power to some accessories when your yacht is not connected to

shore power.

• Primary control is from the Inverter Remote Control Panel. Redundant controls are on the inverter itself.
• Before using the inverter, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) the inverter, (2) the batteries, and
(3) all appropriate sections of the inverter manual.
• Energize the AC system under inverter power by switching On the inverter master breaker and pressing the On/
Off switch on the inverter control panel.
• The inverter provides AC power only to the accessories on the AC panel.
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