Generator (If Equipped) - Maxum 3100 SE Sport Cruiser Owner's Manual

Chapter 11: Electrical System

Generator (If Equipped)

1. Check the bilge areas for fuel vapors or leaking fuel. If you see leaking fuel or smell
fuel vapors:
a. Do NOT start the generator or the engines, do NOT turn On any electrical devices, and
extinguish ALL cigarettes, cigars, and other sources of flame or ignition.
b. Get everyone off your boat.
c. Get trained help to find and fix the problem.
2. Run the bilge blower(s) for at least four minutes prior to generator or engine starting, elec-
trical system maintenance, or activation of electrical devices.
• If you smell fuel vapors and the generator is already running:
a. Shut Off the generator and turn Off ALL electrical devices.
b. Extinguish ALL cigarettes, cigars, and other sources of flame or ignition.
c. Get trained help to find and fix the problem.
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
• ALWAYS make sure the generator's seawater intake seacock is Open BEFORE starting, and
during running of the generator.
• NEVER run the generator starter for more than 30 seconds. If the generator does not start,
wait at least 30 seconds BEFORE trying again.
• After the generator starts, let the generator stabilize BEFORE turning On the component
breakers on the 110-volt AC master panel.
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CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
• Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check the
generator exhaust system for leaks BEFORE each use.
• Read the Carbon Monoxide (CO) section in Chapter 1 of this supplement.
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WARNING!
FIRE and EXPLOSION HAZARD!
Fuel vapors can explode! BEFORE starting the generator:
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DANGER!
CAUTION