Shore Power - Bayliner 3388 Owner's Manual Supplement

8 CHAPTER 3: COMPONENTS / SYSTEMS

Shore Power

Shore power receptacle(s) are located outside the
cabin on the starboard side. Shore power recepta-
cles are rated either 30 or 50 amps with appropriate
power cords furnished. Since not every shore
installation has 30 amp service, we recommend
that 15 and 20 amp adapters be purchased. How-
ever, whenever 15 or 20 amp adapters are used,
there will be a corresponding drop in supplied
power from the dockside system.
• To minimize shock and fire hazard, DO NOT modify electrical systems or relevant drawings.
• DO NOT alter shore power connectors and use only compatible connectors.
• Only qualified personnel should install batteries and/or perform electrical system maintenance.
SHOCK/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
• Never connect dockside power to your boat outside North America unless you have pur-
chased the International electrical conversion option, which is rated for 220-volt/50 Hertz.
North American systems are rated for 110-volt/60 Hertz power.
• Use double insulated or three-wire protected electrical appliances when possible.
• When using shore power, the simultaneous operation of several AC accessories can result in
an overloaded circuit. It may be necessary to turn off one accessory while operating another.
Before connecting to shore power, ensure all breakers and switches on the AC master panel are in the OFF position.
Always attach the shore power cord to the boat inlet first; then to the dockside connection to prevent shock or injury
from an accidental dropping of the "hot" cord into the water.
SHOCK/ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DAMAGE HAZARD!
Monitor the electrical control panel's polarity indicators when connecting shore power to your
boat. A GREEN light illuminating after the power cord is plugged into the boat's external
power receptacle indicates acceptable electrical power in which you may energize the main
breaker switches. A RED light, however, indicates reversed polarity, which could cause electri-
cal system damage and possibly electrical shock injuries. In this case, DO NOT energize the
main breaker switches. Instead, immediately disconnect the shore power cord (always from the
dockside outlet first) and notify marina management.
On yachts with a single dockside inlet, check for proper polarity as outlined in the warning above. Activate the AC
system by first turning on the master breaker, then each individual component breaker as required.
3388 Motoryacht • Owner's Manual Supplement
! DANGER
FIRE/EXPLOSION/SHOCK HAZARD!
! CAUTION
NOTICE
! WARNING
SHORE POWER
CORD
SHORE POWER
INLET RECEPTACLE
STARBOARD
DECK TRAIL