Chapter 11: Electrical System
Generator (If Equipped)
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DANGER!
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD!
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Generators are a source of dangerous carbon monoxide gas (CO). Check
the generator exhaust system for leaks BEFORE each use.
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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:
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
put out 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 BEFORE generator or engine starting,
electrical system work, or turning on electrical devices.
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If you smell fuel vapors and the generator is already running:
a. Shut Off the generator and turn Off ALL electrical devices.
b. Put out ALL cigarettes, cigars, and other sources of flame or ignition.
c. Get trained help to find and fix the problem.
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WARNING!
FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD!
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Close the seawater intake seacock when leaving your boat unattended for any length of
time.
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If the seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the batteries and the
engines, and even sink your boat.
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CAUTION
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
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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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