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causes the GFCI to trip is the problem item and should
not be used.
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
Review information regarding carbon monoxide
at Section B-2 - Carbon Monoxide and Section
E-2 - Engine Exhaust.
H - 7
GENERATOR
A generator is standard on the 378 Vista™. It provides
Volt(220V)ACpowerwhentheboatisawayfromthe
120
Periodic generator maintenance as outlined in the gen-
erator owner’s manual is necessary. Refer to the
manufacturer’s literature for more information.
dock. The generator can be operated while running at or
belowcruisingspeed. Thegeneratorshouldnot beoper-
ated when the boat is being run at high speeds. An
insufficient supply of water for generator cooling
may occur due to the boat’s high rate of speed.
H - 8 ELECTRICALSYSTEMMAINTENANCE
A. Battery Maintenance
A generator factory installed by Four Winns is capable of
providingsufficientpowerformostelectricalneedsinclud-
ing cooking, refrigeration, and air conditioning. It is pos-
sible to overload the generator by trying to operate
too much equipment at one time. The circuit breaker
that protects the output circuits on the generator set will
trip should that occur. See the generator manufacturers
information for specifications and additional details.
Be sure to keep the batteries charged. Also, keep the
batteries clean, especially the terminals and connection
lugs. Be sure the batteries are fastened securely while in
use.
Checkthebatteryfluidleveloften,especiallywhenanAC
charger/converter is being used. Replenish a battery in-
dicating a low charge. Determine the reason for the dis-
charge. Lack of battery usage is as detrimental to bat-
tery longevity as is overuse. Alternating battery usage is
important. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s instruc-
tions included with your battery.
If you wish to use dockside power, be sure the generator
is off, connect the shore power cords as explained in
Section H-6A, and turn on the shore power breakers on
theAC cabin panel and underneath the stbd stern seat.
If you wish to use generator power follow the steps be-
low:
Batteries produce hydrogen and oxygen gases
when being charged. These explosive gases
escape through the vent/fill caps and may form
an explosive atmosphere around the battery if
the ventilation is poor. This gas may remain
around the battery for several hours after charg-
ing. Sparks or flames can ignite the gas and
cause an explosion.
1.
2.
Be sure the shore power cord(s) are disconnected.
Check the bilge for fumes, operate the blower for at
least4minutes,andverifybloweroperation. Ablower
start switch is located on the main AC/DC cabin
panel.
3.
4.
Start the generator using the remote generator start
switch located on the main AC/DC cabin panel.
Turn on the generator’s main breakers located in the
AC cabin panel.
Fire or Explosion Hazard!
Only qualified personnel should install batter-
ies and perform electrical system maintenance.
Donotexposebatteriestoopenflameorsparks.
Do not smoke near batteries.
Be sure to operate the bilge blower for at least
four (4) minutes before starting engine or gen-
erator, or whenever operating the engine(s) at
idle speed. Check the bilge blower output be-
fore each use.
378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual
Section H
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