Electrical System - M.E.S. Marine Europa Sport Owner's Manual

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

locate the position on board of the electrical devices and learn the
modality of use by their owner's manuals (D);
locate the position and functions of electrical controls, dials, switches,
fuses and also circuit-breakers installed on panel-board or over (D)
never (D):
a) work on electrical installation while the system is energized
b) modify the craft's electrical system or relevant drawings: installation,
alterations and maintenance should be performed by a competent
marine electrical technician;
c) alter or modify the rated current amperage of overcurrent protective
devices;
d) install or replace electrical appliances or devices with components
exceeding the rated current amperage of the circuit;
e) leave the craft unattended with the electrical system energized, except
automatic bilge-pump, fire protection and alarm circuits.
And more, if an alternating current electric system is installed in this craft (D):
f) inspect the system at least biennially;
g) disconnect shore-power connections when the system is not in use;
h) connect metallic housings or enclosures of installed electrical
appliances to the protective conductor system in the craft (green or
green with a yellow stripe conductor);
i) use double insulate or grounded (earthed) electrical appliances;
j) if the reverse polarity indicator is activated, do not use the electrical
system; correct the polarity fault before activating the electrical system
on the craft (if a polarized system with polarity indicator is aboard);
k) do not allow the shore-power cable end to hang in the water: an
electrical field can be caused which can cause injury or death to nearby
swimmers;
l) to minimize shock and fire hazards:
- turn off craft's shore-power connection switch before connecting or
disconnecting shore-power cable
- disconnect shore power cable to craft's inlet before connecting to
shore-power source (not required for permanently connected shore-
power cable instalIations)
- disconnect shore-power cable at shore-power source first
- if reverse polarity indicator is activated (only if a reverse polarity
indicator is required in the system), disconnect cable immediateIy
- close shore-power inlet cover tightly.
m) do not alter shore-power cable connectors, use only compatible
connectors.
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