Operating Manual for Sea Daze 4788 Bayliner
Sea Daze 160323.doc
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Last Revision August 11
th
, 2015
4.4
Generator
The Generator can supply up to 8KW of AC power and will power all 110 volt appliances and outlets. It can be
run while under way or stopped. This gives tremendous flexibility, especially when at anchor.
Before starting the generator ensure that the oil and coolant level have been checked and the raw water thru-hull
is open. To check oil you must remove the sound guard access panel first. The generator is located in the center
lazarette inside a sound shield.
Note: The generator dipstick is on the port side near the bottom of the generator and the coolant is checked at
the expansion tank in the port side transom/cockpit cabinet.
The generator controls are located on the bottom of the AC electrical panel in the pilothouse. To start the
generator, hold the switch in the Start/Preheat position until the engine catches (10-15 seconds). Do not operate
the starter for more than 15 seconds. If the generator does not start, wait 30 seconds, repeat steps above, and
then attempt another start. You should hear the generator engine start as well as see the generator instruments
light up on the electrical panel next to the switch.
Go to the swim step and make sure the cooling water and exhaust is exiting at the stern. If no water is observed
shut down the generator immediately to prevent damage and check the through hull seacock is open and sea
strainer is clear. The power panel has an engine temperature gage for the generator. The generator should not
run above 220 degree F. If it is running hot turn it off and contact AYC.
NOTE – If the generator starting motor is not operating, check the emergency ‘STOP’ toggle switch (silver-color) on the
power control box at top, aft of generator. Remove the top panel. Toggle the position to ‘RUN’. The switch is easy to
toggle accidently during routine maintenance)
After the generator is running, turn on the Generator Main Breaker and check for good voltage. Then turn on
the Generator Master Breaker. The Dockside Master Breaker Must be off for each Dockside Line Circuit and
then slide the lock out guard down over the master Switch.
Turn on the AC systems as you would if hooking up to shore power. If you have been anchored for some time,
the battery charger/inverter charger may take up a large load so you may need to keep other high draw items off
initially. The generator can carry a large load, but too much load such as water heater, stovetop, etc may
overload the system.
To turn the generator off,
first take off the load
by turning the AC breakers off. Turn off the main AC
distribution switch. Turn off the Generator Main Breaker. Kill the generator by hold the switch in the stop
position until it stops.
Note: It is fine to run the generator as much as you see fit. However, it is not good for the generator to run
without a load on it. That means you should have a reason for it to be running (water heater, oven/stove,
recharge the batteries, etc.) It is usually not necessary to run the generator underway, as you have the inverter
(unless the starboard alternator is not keeping up with high electrical usage)
5
Sanitation System
Note: “Grey water” from the sinks and showers drains overboard through various above water thru-hulls.
