Fig. 14 Generator System; Fig. 15 Generator System - Pro-Line Boats 2000 30 Sport Owner's Manual

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Generator System
Enjoy the use of your air conditioner and A/C appliances while at sea if your Pro-Line is
equipped with an optional generator. The generator energizes your A/C electrical system
by burning fuel from the fuel tank. Refer to the generator manual for maintenance
requirements. Before starting: run the bilge blower for a minimum of four minutes to rid
the bilge of any explosive fumes and shut the main breaker switch off in order to
minimize the cranking load. Make sure the generator battery switch is set to the "ON"
position. If generator fails to start in 20 seconds, close the seacock or else water will be
ingested and cause damage. Correct the cause of failure to start. Open the seacock once
the generator starts. It is imperative the generator has cooling water while operating.
Make sure the seacock is open and cooling water is flowing from the exhaust port. Do
not operate the generator if water is not flowing. Air in the system may prevent water
from flowing. Purge air by opening the generator strainer or by removing the hose from
the pump inlet until the air is purged. The strainer is located in the bilge and must be kept
clean for water to flow properly. Operation while at higher speeds may introduce air into
the system thus reducing or eliminating the flow of cooling water. Operation without
cooling water could cause costly damage. Always close the seacock when the generator
is not in use. Caution: generators produce carbon monoxide. Read the section on
carbon monoxide to help avoid poisoning. Models equipped with a generator are also
equipped with a cabin carbon monoxide detector. Refer to the detector manual for
operation and maintenance.
Generator Seacocks and Strainers
<fig. 14 and 15 – Generator System>