Owner`s manual

SF 345

GENERATOR PANEL

These switches control the starting, running, blower, AC power

selector and stopping of the generator. The procedures may vary

depending on the model and type of generator installed in your

boat.

Generators charge the battery just enough to compensate for the

DC electrical current the engine requires to operate. Therefore,

it is important to activate the battery charger to maintain the house battery whenever the generator is running.

GENERATOR ENGINES PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE WHICH IS A LETHAL, TOXIC GAS

THAT IS COLORLESS AND ODORLESS. IT IS A DANGEROUS GAS THAT WILL CAUSE

DEATH IN CERTAIN LEVELS. ONLY OPERATE THE GENERATOR IN WELL VENTILATED

AREAS AND NEVER OPERATE THE GENERATOR WHILE YOU ARE SLEEPING.

AC POWER SELECTOR SWITCH

The generator panel will be equipped with this switch if the optional AC generator has been installed in your

boat. Move the selector switch to the “SHORE” position when connected to dockside power. Move the selector

switch to the “OFF” position when disconnecting the dockside power or when no AC power is being supplied

or for starting the generator. Move the selector switch to the “GENERATOR” position when the generator

is being operated.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE GENERATOR WITH THE SELECTOR SWITCH IN

THE "GENERATOR" POSITION. WAIT UNTIL THE GENERATOR HAS WARMED UP BE-

FORE TRANSFERRING THE ELECTRICAL LOAD. ONCE THE GENERATOR HAS RUN FOR

THREE OR FOUR MINUTES, PLACE THE SWITCH IN THE "GENERATOR" POSITION.

4.7 Electrical System Maintenance

12-VOLT DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical components behind the helm and in the plugs, with a protector.

Exterior light fixture bulbs should be removed and the metal contact areas coated with a non-water soluble

lubricant like petroleum jelly or silicone grease. The sockets should be sprayed with a protector. Care must

be taken not to get any oil or petroleum jelly on the glass portion of the bulbs as this will cause the bulb to

overheat and burn out.

WHEN REPLACING LIGHT BULBS IN MARINE LIGHT FIXTURES, ALWAYS USE A BULB

WITH THE SAME RATING AS THE ORIGINAL. USING A DIFFERENT BULB COULD

CAUSE THE FIXTURE TO OVERHEAT AND MELT OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

Check all below deck wiring to be sure it is properly supported, that the insulation is sound, and that there

are no loose or corroded terminals. Corroded terminals should be thoroughly cleaned with sandpaper, or

replaced, tightened securely and sprayed with a metal and electrical protector. Inspect all engine wiring.

Check the electrolyte level in the batteries regularly and add distilled water as necessary. If the batteries are

Generator Panel