Alternating Current (Ac) General Information; Shore Power Locker/Inlets/Cords; Typical Shore Power Inlets - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

ALTERNATING CURRENT (AC)
GENERAL INFORMATION
Alternating current sometimes called AC is used on board
your vessel. It is brought to the boat through the use of
shore power cords or produced on board through a gen-
erator. Alternating voltage is normally measured at 120
volts. It is important to familiarize yourself and under-
stand the various parts of the main AC panel. It is of prime
importance to respect alternating current on a vessel just
as you do your home electricity.

Shore Power Locker/Inlets/Cords

TYPICAL SHORE POWER INLETS

SHORE POWER CORD
REVERSED POLARITY INDICATORS
AND MAIN INLET BREAKERS
CABLE TV
INLET
The shore power locker stores the two 30 amp shore power
cords along with the cable TV cord.
When connecting the shore power cords be sure to twist
the cord into the inlet plug first. The cord installs one way
only. Align the pins, insert the cord into the inlet plug and
twist clockwise in place. Then screw the cord fitting onto
the threads to lock the cord in the inlet plug.
Plug the power cord into the marina receptacle last. This
reduces the possibility of a shock hazard.
When disconnecting the shore power cord remove from
the marina outlet first. Then remove the cord from the
ships power inlet.
Note that some dockside power boxes will not accept the
male twist shore power cord. Some older power boxes use
a 3 prong system similar to a house receptacle. You may
need to buy an adapter that changes from twist to 3-way.
They can be purchased at most marina supply houses. Make
sure it is the same capacity rating as the shore power cord.
DANGER
!
PREVENT BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR FIRE!
NEVER USE EXTENSION CORDS
OR IMPROVISED CORDS
IN THE SHORE POWER INLETS. USE
ONLY APPROVED MARINE SHORE
POWER CORDS.
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