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Vista Owners Manual
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Section E

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Table III: Electrical Equipment

EQUIPMENT

ELECTRICAL LOADS

Air Conditioners

See motor load plate

Battery Chargers

Up to 800 watts (7.3 amps)

Blankets (Electric)

50 to 200 watts (2 amps)

Coffee Makers

550 to 700 watts (6.3 amps)

Electrical Drills

See motor load plate

Fans

25 to 75 watts (0.7 amps)

Fry Pan

1350 watts (12.3 amps)

Heater

1500 watts (13.7 amps)

Lights

Wattage as marked

Television

1500 watts (10.5 amps)

Vacuum Cleaners

See motor load plate

Refrigerator - The REFRIGERATOR circuit breaker must
be on to operate on 120 voltage. If this breaker is off, the
refrigerator will automatically operate on the 12 volt sys-
tem. This can deplete the battery. Excessive drain on
the battery may cause irreparable battery damage. The
refrigerator will automatically operate on 120 volts when
provided. Refer to Section I-1 Galley Equipment in this
manual for more information.

Water Heater - The WATER HEATER circuit breaker sup-
plies power to the water heater. Refer to Section G-2c
Water Heating Systems in this manual for more informa-
tion.

NOTICE

DO NOT supply electrical power to an empty
water heater. Activate the FRESH WATER cir-
cuit breaker and switch to start the water pump
and prime the system. Be sure there is adequate
water in the system before turning on the water
heater. Failure to comply will result in damage
to the heater element.

C. Reverse Polarity Indicator

Improper grounds or reversed polarity at shore power are
a source of serious electrical hazard. The reverse polar-
ity light will indicate if a problem exists at the 120 AC
electrical system shore connection.

If a problem exists, the Reverse Polarity Indicator Light
will come on when the shore power cable is attached to
the inlet. DO NOT activate the shore power switch in the
cabin when the Reverse Polarity light is on.

ALWAYS check the Reverse Polarity Indicator
Light in the AC distribution panel immediately
upon connecting the shore power cord before turn-
ing on the AC SHORE POWER circuit breaker.
If the light is on, a problem with a reversed elec-
trical connection exists. Disconnect the shore
power cord immediately. Notify the marina and
have the dock’s shore power connection inspect-
ed.

Under proper operating conditions, the Reverse Polarity
Indicator Light will not be on. A green light is provided for
the shore power and will be ON when dockside power is
being used.

NOTICE

Some marina shore power systems may be im-
properly grounded to retard electrolysis (see Sec-
tion E-11 Electrolysis & Corrosion). Before us-
ing any 120 volt equipment, make sure the reve-
rse polarity light does not activate when con-
necting the cord to the inlet.

D. Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI)

The Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) is a device
which protects against hazardous electrical shock from
improper ground. An appliance electrical cord with worn
insulation or damp equipment may have stray current
which will run through electrical grounds. Stray current
as above will result in an electrical shock.

One GFCI receptacle will protect all of the receptacles on
the circuit. A GFCI may be used as a receptacle as well
as an interrupter.

To test:

Push the black test button and the red reset button should
pop out from the inner surface. The receptacle and the
circuit are now off.

Push the reset button in until it clicks to reset it. If it does
not reset, there is either a short in the circuit or the equip-
ment being used, or a ground fault in the equipment.
Unplug all appliances and reset the GFCI. One at a time,
plug the equipment back in and turn it on. The item that
causes the GFCI to trip is the problem item and should
not be used.