2013 Chaparral SSi Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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Example 2: If the Number 2 battery is low, place the
switch in the Number 1 position. Then start the en-
gine. This will allow the engine alternator to recharge
both batteries.
Note: When recharging a low battery, be sure to
run the engine for a suffi cient amount of time to
fully recharge the battery.
Note: Chaparral does not recommend any other settings than men-
tioned because of possible damage to batteries or engine alterna-
tor.
Optional AC/DC Converter and Battery Charger
Your Chaparral boat may have an optional battery charging system which
operates off 120 or 220 volt AC power from shore power sys- tem. Turn
the charger on at the main cabin electrical panel whenever your boat is
connected to shore power to keep batteries fully charged. The AC-to-DC
converting and charging system is fully automatic and permanently wired
into the 12 volt DC system. If the monitored battery level drops under the
full charge range, the charger automatically turns ON and restores the
battery to FULL charge status. If the battery is deeply discharged, the
charger will deliver full output. Output automatically decreases as the
battery is charged. If the battery is fully charged, the charger provides a
trickle charge as needed.
Optional 120 or 220 Volt AC Power
The alternating current (AC) electrical system operates off a standard 30
amp 120 or 220 volt, 60 or 50 cycle shore power system. The main distri-
bution panel is in the cabin area.
Optional Shore Power
Your Chaparral boat has a single male receptacle outside on the deck
for shore power connection. When not in use, a water-resistant cover
protects the receptacle.
Before you connect your boat to shore power, turn off the main cabin
circuit breakers. Attach the shore power cord to the boat fi rst and turn
clockwise to lock. Thread the locking ring on the inlet to secure the cord.
Connecting the cord to the boat fi rst will prevent dropping a “hot” cord
into the water. (When you leave the dock, remove the cord from the dock-
side shore outlet fi rst.) If you have any questions, contact your Chaparral
dealer. Always be sure when using a Y-adapter or connecting two power
cords that any connections are clear of water standing on the dock from
rain or the pedestal water outlet.
Make sure the dockside shore power breaker is OFF, then plug in the
cord. Turn the dockside shore power breaker on. Immediately check the
polarity light(s) on the main panel. If the REVERSED POLARITY light
on the main cabin panel illuminates, do not turn on the main cabin
breaker.
Turn off the dockside shore power breaker and disconnect your shore
power cord. Inform the marina manager of the problem. If the reverse po-
larity light does not illuminate, push the test button next to the light. If the
light is functioning properly it will illuminate during this test and you are
now assured that the polarity of your shore-power connection is correct.
At this point, turn on the main cabin AC circuit breaker(s). You may now
use AC powered components on your boat.
Important: Some equipment will not work or may be damaged if po-
larity is reversed. Damage caused by reversed polarity is not cov-
ered under your warranty. Be sure polarity is correct when you con-
nect your boat to shore power.
Shore Power Connection
To connect:
Instructions for models that have shore power connectivity.
1. Make sure all shore power cords and adapters are clean and dry be-
fore use. If they are dropped overboard, do not use until completely dry
and checked by a qualifi ed marine electrician. Keep shore power inlet
covers tightly closed when not in use.
2. Get permission from the marina before connecting to a dock recep-
tacle and ask if the “polarity” and ground are correct and when they were
last checked.
