Carver 2157 MONTEGO Owner's Manual page 24

ing in the shore power cord may cause the MAIN AC EQUIPMENT ELECTRICAL LOADS
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breaker to trip. To avoid this power spike, turn off all
MAIN breakers before plugging in the shore power
cord(s). Securely connect the power inlet of the boat
and the shore power receptacle. If the connection is
broken and later re-secured, the circuit breaker will trip.
Connections must be secureforuninterrupted dockside
service.
If the boat is equipped with dual dockside, a second
distribution system, that is similar to the one previously
described, is provided. This is a completely separate
system which includes another main breaker, power
inlet, dockside cord, etc. The second AC system is
normally provided whenever equipment that requires
large amounts of current (e.g., air conditioning) is
provided.
E - 8 DOCKSIDE OPERATION
/ - A. General
Appropriately labeled breakers control actuation of the
electric stove and electric hot water heater. The electric
stove also has heat controls governing the burner
elements.
The AC receptacles can be used for 120 volt (220 volts
on 50 Hertz models) household appliances.
Air Conditioners See motor load plate
Battery Chargers
Up to 800 watts (7.3 amps)
Blankets (Electric) 50 to 200 watts (2 amps)
Coffee Makers 550 to 700 watts (6.3 amps)
Electric Drill See motor load plate
Fans 25 to 75 watts (0.7 amps)
Fry Pan 1350 watts (12.3 amps)
Heater 1500 watts (13.7 amps)
Lights wattage as marked
Television 200 to 300 watts (2.7 amps)
Toaster 800 to 1500watts (1 0.5 amps)
Vacuum Cleaner See motor load plate
Usually, the power requirement is specified on the
electrical item. The table previously listed is only an
approximation of the electric current usage normally
experienced.
Some boats are equipped with optional volt and amp
meters. If so equipped, monitor these meters; amper­
age draw must not exceed 30 amps (15 amps on 50
Hertz systems).
B. Shore Power Connections
Fifty foot, ten gauge, three wire, shore power cords are
provided with dockside wiring. The shore power cords
on 60 Hertz systems have 30 amp twistlock'type
connectors. This connector is approved by Boating
Industry Association, and the American Boat and Yacht
Council. Always connect the cord to the power inlet
receptacle of the boat before making connections to the
shore power source.
Some marinas are not equipped with approved twis­
tlock type receptacles. An adaptor is available from
Carver which converts the twistlock shore plug to a
three wire grounded household type plug. Use only an
approved adaptor when an adaptor is necessary.
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CARVER