2013 Chaparral SSi Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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3. Make certain there are no swimmers in the water around your slip.
4. Shut off each individual breaker, the boat’s main AC circuit breaker,
and dock breaker before connecting the shore power cord.
5. Connect the shore power cord to the boat fi rst, then connect the cord
to the dock receptacle and turn on the dock breaker. Ensure dockside
breaker is OFF.
6. Thread the locking ring on the outlet to secure cable and pre- vent
accidental unplugging and turn the dock breaker on the dock to the ON
position.
7. Check the boat’s “polarity” alarm or light (if equipped) on the AC panel
as soon as the dock breaker is turned on. If the polarity is incorrect, shut
the dock breaker off and disconnect the dock end of the shore power
cord immediately. Report the problem to the marina. The marina should
contact a qualifi ed electrician to make corrections.
8. Turn ON the AC main shore power breaker (if equipped). Individual AC
breaker and switches can now be energized.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to electrical system, never oper-
ate shore power system at low voltage.
To Disconnect:
1. Shut off each individual breaker fi rst then shut off the boat’s main AC
circuit breaker.
2. Turn off the dock breaker.
3. Disconnect the dock end of the shore power cord fi rst.
CAUTION:
Electric shock is possible if you turn on main cabin
breaker when reversed polarity is present.
4. Clean and dry the shore power cord. Store it in a dry location on board
the boat.
5. You are now disconnected to shore power
Ground Fault Interrupter Outlet
The ground fault interrupter outlet provides protection against cur- rents
which can be dangerous even though they do not overload circuit break-
ers. These outlets which have a test and reset switch in the middle of the
faceplate provide ground fault protection to the head and galley outlets
on the boat. If there is a difference of more than 5 milliamperes, a safety
switch trips in the outlet and interrupts the circuit. This protects the person
who is operating the electrical equipment from serious electric shock or
loss of life. The outlet may not eliminate the feeling of an electric shock,
but it does open the circuit quickly enough to prevent injury to a person
of normal health.
When the outlet’s circuit breaker is tripped, you must push the RESET
button. Check this outlet periodically by pushing the TEST button. Push-
ing the TEST button cuts power to the 120 and 220 volt outlets.
General Electrical System Information
Electrical panel and shore power inlet wire connections may possibly
loosen over time. Chaparral recommends having your dealer check these
connections at least annually, or if you are having any electrical system
problem.
Due to potential electrical shock hazard, do not attempt this
service procedure yourself.
Your dealer is trained to properly diagnose
and correct electrical problems safely.
Lighting
Lighting operates off the 12 volt DC system. Turn lights on or off at the
main electrical panel in the cabin or at the light fi xture. See your Chapar-
ral dealer for information regarding bulb replacement.
Electrolysis and Zinc Anodes
Many boaters are unaware of the problems associated with electrolysis
and how to properly address corrosion issues. Electrolysis is a reaction
between metal and electrical energy. Electrolysis occurs when electrical
