Generator; Generator Portion Of Main Dc Panel; Generator Ventilation; Before Activating Generator - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

GENERATOR

Besides the shore power capability to deliver alternating
current some vessels feature generators for supplying AC
voltage. Generators use their own ventilation and motor to
produce AC electricity on board the vessel.
The following illustration is part of the main DC panel
discussed earlier in this chapter.

GENERATOR PORTION OF MAIN DC PANEL

GENERATOR ON/OFF
SWITCH

Generator Ventilation

Before the generator is started both blower switches are to
be activated. These switches evacuate any fumes from the
bilge area. Read and understand the blower label on the
generator portion of the DC control panel.
NOTICE
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE GENERATOR
DAMAGE ALL SHORE POWER
BREAKERS AND AC SWITCHES NEED TO BE
DEACTIVATED BEFORE STARTING OR
STOPPING GENERATOR.
BLOWER SWITCHES

Before Activating Generator

Before starting the generator make sure all equipment
switches and shore power breakers are in the "off " position.
This procedure helps prevent any voltage surges when the
generator starts. Refer to the AC panel illustration earlier.
Generator On/Off Switch
After the blowers are activated and run for at least 4 minutes
the generator can be started. Energize the toggle style
on/off switch until the generator starts. At that point
release the switch and the generator starter will disengage
from the flywheel. The generator should continue to run
on its own.
Generator Main Breaker
After the generator starts the current produced needs to
correctly routed to its final destination. Make sure the shore
1 switch is in the off position and slide the generator arm
to the uppermost point. While holding it there, turn on
the generator breaker. This will begin the AC current
routing. The second portion of the process is accomplished
with the transfer slider.
Generator Transfer
With the generator breaker in the on position turn on the
shore power 2 breaker. Energize the transfer breaker by
moving the slider bar up. Turn on the transfer breaker.
The appropriate equipment breakers can now be turned
on. Monitor the AC load current display for total amperage
draw as equipment is activated.
Generator Shutdown Procedure
To shut the generator down deactivate all AC equipment
breakers. Move the transfer slider upward and deactivate
the transfer breaker. Finally, energize the generator stop
toggle switch until the generator stops.
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