Table III: Electrical Equipment
EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICALLOADS
ALWAYS check the Reverse Polarity Indicator
Light in the AC distribution panel immediately
uponconnectingtheshorepowercordbeforeturn-
ing on theAC SHORE POWER circuit breaker.
If the light is on, a problem with a reversed elec-
trical connection exists. Disconnect the shore
power cord immediately. Notify the marina and
havethedock’sshorepowerconnectioninspect-
ed.
Air Conditioners
Battery Chargers
Blankets (Electric)
Coffee Makers
Electrical Drills
Fans
See motor load plate
Up to 800 watts (7.3 amps)
50 to 200 watts (2 amps)
550 to 700 watts (6.3 amps)
See motor load plate
25 to 75 watts (0.7 amps)
1350 watts (12.3 amps)
1500 watts (13.7 amps)
Wattage as marked
Fry Pan
Heater
Under proper operating conditions, the Reverse Polarity
IndicatorLightwill not be on. Agreen light is provided for
the shore power and will be ON when dockside power is
being used.
Lights
Television
1500 watts (10.5 amps)
See motor load plate
Vacuum Cleaners
NOTICE
Refrigerator -The REFRIGERATOR circuit breaker must
be on to operate on 120 voltage. If this breaker is off, the
refrigerator will automatically operate on the 12 volt sys-
tem. This can deplete the battery. Excessive drain on
the battery may cause irreparable battery damage. The
refrigerator will automatically operate on 120 volts when
provided. Refer to Section I-1 Galley Equipment in this
manualformoreinformation.
Some marina shore power systems may be im-
properlygroundedtoretardelectrolysis(seeSec-
tion E-11 Electrolysis & Corrosion). Before us-
ing any 120 volt equipment, make sure the reve-
rse polarity light does not activate when con-
necting the cord to the inlet.
D. Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI)
WaterHeater-TheWATERHEATERcircuitbreakersup- The Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) is a device
plies power to the water heater. Refer to Section G-2c which protects against hazardous electrical shock from
Water Heating Systems in this manual for more informa- improper ground. An appliance electrical cord with worn
tion.
insulation or damp equipment may have stray current
which will run through electrical grounds. Stray current
as above will result in an electrical shock.
NOTICE
DO NOT supply electrical power to an empty
water heater. Activate the FRESH WATER cir-
cuit breaker and switch to start the water pump
andprimethesystem. Besurethereisadequate
water in the system before turning on the water
heater. Failure to comply will result in damage
to the heater element.
One GFCI receptacle will protect all of the receptacles on
the circuit. AGFCI may be used as a receptacle as well
as an interrupter.
To test:
Pushtheblacktestbuttonandtheredresetbuttonshould
pop out from the inner surface. The receptacle and the
circuit are now off.
C. Reverse Polarity Indicator
Impropergroundsorreversedpolarityatshorepowerare
a source of serious electrical hazard. The reverse polar- Push the reset button in until it clicks to reset it. If it does
ity light will indicate if a problem exists at the 120 AC not reset, there is either a short in the circuit or the equip-
electrical system shore connection.
ment being used, or a ground fault in the equipment.
Unplug all appliances and reset the GFCI. One at a time,
If a problem exists, the Reverse Polarity Indicator Light plug the equipment back in and turn it on. The item that
will come on when the shore power cable is attached to causes the GFCI to trip is the problem item and should
the inlet. DO NOT activate the shore power switch in the not be used.
cabin when the Reverse Polarity light is on.
Vista Owners Manual
10/93
Section E
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