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If a problem exists, the reverse polarity indicator light
will come on when the shore power cable is attached
to the inlet. DO NOT activate the shore power switch
in the cabin when the reverse polarity light is on.
ALWAYS check the re v erse po larity indi cator
light (if available) in the AC distrisbution pan el
im me di ately upon con nect ing the shore pow er
cord before turn ing "ON" the AC SHORE
POWER cir cuit breaker. If the light is on, a
prob lem with a reversed electrical connection
exists. Disconnect the shore power cord
immediately. Notify the marina and have the
dock's shore power connection inspected.
Under proper operating conditions, the reverse
polarity indicator light will not be on. On certain
models a LED light is provided for the shore power
and will be "ON" when dockside power is being used.
D. Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI)
The ground fault current interrupter (GFCI) is a device
which pro tects against hazardous electri cal shock
from improper ground. An appliance electri cal cord
with worn insula tion or damp equip ment may have
s tray current which will run through electrical grounds.
Stray current as above will result in an electrical
shock.
One GFCI receptacle will protect all of the recep ta cles
on the circuit. A GFCI may be used as a recep tacle as
well as an inter rupter.
To test:
Push the black test button and the red reset button
should pop out from the inner surface. The recep tacle
and the circuit are now off.
Push the reset button in until it clicks to reset it. If it
does not reset, there is either a short in the circuit or
the equipment or a ground fault in the equipment.
Unplug all appliances and reset the GFCI. One at a
time, plug the equip ment back in and turn it on. The
item that caus es the GFCI to trip is the problem and
should not be used.
Electrical Systems - Section H
H - 11 GENERATOR
A gas or diesel generator may be available. It provides
120 volt (230V export) AC power when the boat is away
from the dock. The gener ator can be operated while
running at or below cruising speed. Note: The generator
should not be operated when the boat is being run at
high speeds. Insufficient cooling water may be avail
able due to the speed.
A generator is factory installed by Four Winns is capable
of providing sufficient power for most electrical needs
including cooking, refrigeration, and air conditioning.
Note: It is possible to overload the generator by try-
ing to operate too much equip ment at one time. The
circuit breaker that protects the output cir cuits on the
generator set will trip should that occur. See the gen-
erator manu f acturers information for specifications,
operation and addi tional de tails regarding the generator.
To use generator power, follow the procedure below:
1. Be sure the shore power cable(s) is dis con nected
and retracted.
2. The breaker switches for the SHORE and GEN-
ERATOR AC system must be placed in the OFF
position and the AC slide lockout must be moved
to cover the SHORE breakers switches. See
Figure H32.
Figure H32: AC Cabin Panel - Main Breakers
(Representative View - Panels Will Vary by Model)
4. Check the bilge for fumes. Operate the blower by
pressing the remote switch on the panel. Operate
blower for at least 4 minutes. Verify blower
operation. On most models a LED light on the
switch or panel will light up to signify the blower is
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