E - 9
GENERATOROPTION
E - 10 ELECTRICALSYSTEMMAINTENANCE
An optional generator is available on the 278 model to A. Battery Maintenance
provide 120 Volt (220V)AC power when the boat is away
from the dock. The generator can be operated while run- Be sure to keep the batteries charged. Also, keep the
ning at or below cruising speed. The generator should batteries clean, especially the terminals and connection
notbeoperatedwhentheboatisbeingrunathighspeeds. lugs. Be sure the batteries are fastened securely while
Insufficient cooling water may be available due to the in use.
speed.
Replenish a battery indicating a low charge. Determine
A generator factory installed by Four Winns is capable of the reason for the discharge. Lack of battery usage is as
providingsufficientpowerformostelectricalneedsinclud- detrimental to battery longevity as is over-use. Alternat-
ing cooking, refrigeration, and air conditioning. It is pos- ing battery usage is important. Refer to the battery
sible to overload the generator by trying to operate too manufacturer’s instructions included with your battery.
much equipment at one time. The circuit breaker that
protects the output circuits on the generator set will trip B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance
shouldthatoccur. Seethegeneratormanufacturersinfor-
mation for specifications and additional details.
Periodically,inspectallwiringfornicks,chaffing,embrittle-
ment, improper support, etc. Examine the shore power
Ageneratorinstallationincludesanadditionalbattery. This cord closely for insulation cracks and corrosion in the
battery is specifically for the generator and is isolated electrical devices. Spraying the receptacles and electri-
from the remainder of the 12 Volt electrical system. This cal connections with an electrical connection cleaner will
battery is directly wired to the generator.
reduce corrosion and improve electrical continuity.
Whenageneratorisinstalled,anACpowershorelinetrans-
fer switch is installed in the Electrical Center. If you wish
to use dockside power, be sure the generator is off, turn
the switch to the Shore Power position and connect the
shore power cords as explained in Section E-8a. If you
wish to use generator power,
DO NOT allow corrosion to build up on connec-
tions. Shorts or ground faults can result.
The entire 120 (220) volt circuitry, especially the shore
power cord, should be seasonally tested for proper con-
tinuity by an experienced marine electrician. This will
help detect any short, open wire, or ground fault. Also,
check the polarity indicator system for proper operation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Be sure the shore power cord(s) are disconnected.
Move the selector to the Generator position.
Check the bilge for fumes, and operate the blower for
at least 4 minutes.
Start the generator using the remote generator start
switch on the dockside panel.
120
(220)voltACelectricalpowercanbedanger-
ous. DO NOT attempt to service a system un-
less you are familiar with, and experienced in,
performingsuchservice.
Be sure to operate the bilge blower for
at least four (4) minutes before starting
engine or generator, or whenever oper-
ating the engine(s) at idle speed. Check
the bilge blower output before each use.
E - 11 STRAYCURRENTCORROSION
A. General
Electrically induced underwater corrosion occasionally
affects boats and their related components. This is re-
ferred to as “Stray Current Corrosion” and appears as
surface pitting or deterioration. Stray current corrosion is
the decomposition of chemical compounds by electric
current.
Ifageneratorisinstalled,periodicgeneratormaintenance
as outlined in the generator owners manual is necessary.
Refertothemanufacturersliteratureformoreinformation.
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| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Model Year | 1998, 1999 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Outboard Marine Corporation |
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