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• Align plug terminals of shore cord with socket
terminals of outlet . Carefully, without touching
electrical contacts, push plug completely into
socket until the shore plug is firmly seated .
• Turn on the shore power breaker after the
connection is made .
Disconnecting the Shore Cord:
• Turn off all AC appliances .
• Turn off the shore power breaker . This will prevent
accidental shock and flashing of electrical contacts
when disconnecting .
• Without touching electrical contacts, carefully
work plug out and away from socket .
• Straighten, clean and stow the cord in the
compartment .
Power Supply:
• The continuous amount of current through a
breaker or fuse is 80% of its rated capacity . A
30 Amp shore power connection is limited to 24
continuous amps .
• Use care when hooked to anything less than 30
Amp shore service . 20 Amp shore service is limited
to 16 continuous amps .
Electrical Adapters:
Another common adapter is a 30 to 20 Amp adapter .
This type of connector adapts the 30 Amp shore cord
to a 20 Amp shore power outlet .
Maintenance:
Kinks may form in the shore power cord . Routinely
extend the cord full length and straighten the cord .
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Typical 30 - 20 Amp Adapter
CAUTION:
If shore power service is limited to 15 or 20 amps,
use of light duty extension cords and electrical
adapters will create a voltage loss through the cord
and at each electrical connection . Line voltage loss
and the resistance at each electrical connection
can be a hazardous combination . Damage to
sensitive electronic equipment may result!
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It is recommnded to use a surge protector
to protect voltage sensitive equipment.
WARNING:
Avoid the risk of electrical shock or component
damage by disconnecting from shore power during
electrical storm activity . Start the generator if AC
power is needed .
NOTE:
Three types of shore power outlets most commonly
used are shown in the illustration .
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15-20 AMP
120 VOLT AC
30 AMP
120 VOLT AC
50 AMP
240VOLT AC
NEU
HOT
GND
GND
GND
GND
HOT
HOT
HOT
NEU
WARNING:
Disconnect from shore power before working on
the electrical system . Disconnect the negative 12
Volt DC battery cables at the batteries . Remove
rings, metal watchbands and other metal jewelry
before working around batteries and connectors .
Use caution when working with metal tools . If
the tool contacts a battery terminal or metal
connected to it, a short circuit could occur causing
personal injury, explosion or fire .
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