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MONTEREY

BOATS

Electrical System

The entire cooler compartment can be removed
to provide better access for servicing components
in this area if necessary.

Cockpit Refrigerator

Circuit protection for the cockpit refrigerator cir-
cuit is provided by an in-line fuse located behind
the battery switch panel. The fuse is accessed by
removing the battery switch panel.

Livewell Pump

The circuit breaker that protects the livewell pump
circuit is located in the LIVEWELL switch panel
next to the switch.

6.7 AC Battery Charging System

General

A 120 volt AC battery charging system is an avail-
able option for some models.

The battery charging system is fed 120 volt AC
current by a power cable connected to a shore
side outlet and the shore power inlet located in the
stern above the swim platform. It is wired totally
separate from the 12 volt DC system and charges
all batteries simultaneously when connected.

NOTICE:
The power cord used for the battery charger

is not equipped with lock rings on the shore
side or boat connector plugs. The battery
charger has integrated reverse polarity pro-
tection and the circuit is not equipped with
a reverse polarity light.

DANGER

TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK, IT IS

IMPORTANT THAT THE AC GROUND SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING
PROPERLY AND THAT A PROPER CONNECTION EXISTS

BETWEEN THE SHORE POWER CORD AND THE SHORE

POWER INLET AND THE OUTLET GROUND CIRCUITS. IF

THERE IS ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUND

CIRCUIT, A QUALIFIED MARINE ELECTRICIAN SHOULD BE

CONTACTED IMMEDIATELY AND THE SHORE POWER SHOULD

BE DISCONNECTED UNTIL THE NECESSARY REPAIRS ARE

COMPLETED.

ELECTRICAL SHOCKS FROM 120 VOLT CIRCUITS CAN

CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IN WET WEATHER, AVOID MAKING

CONTACT WITH THE SHORE CABLE OR MAKING A CONNECTION

TO A LIVE SHORE OUTLET. NEVER SPRAY WATER ON

ELECTRICAL CABLES WHILE WASHING DOWN DECKS.

196MFS Battery Charger Shore Cable Inlet Plug

Recommended Procedure For Making a
Shore Connection

If the dockside outlet includes a disconnect switch,
turn it to the “OFF” position. To avoid strain on
the cable make sure it has more slack than the
mooring lines. Dress the cable so that it cannot

be damaged by chafing between the boat and

the dock.  Make sure the cable does not come in
contact with the water.  Then connect the cable
in the plug inlet making sure the connection plug
includes a three-prong plug with a ground wire.
Turn the dockside disconnect switch or circuit
breaker to the “ON” position and check that the
battery charger is operating properly.  If the bat-
tery charger is not working, turn off the shore
disconnect switch and remove the cable.  Contact

your dealer or a qualified electrician to find and

correct the problem.

WARNING

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE WIRING YOURSELF.
ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR EVEN
DEATH. ALWAYS HAVE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN CHECK
WIRING.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM ANY ELECTRICAL CABLES OR
EQUIPMENT.

WARNING

UNDETECTED FAULTS IN THE AC BATTERY CHARGING
SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE WATER AROUND THE BOAT TO
BECOME ENERGIZED. THIS COULD CAUSE A SEVERE SHOCK
OR EVEN DEATH TO SOMEONE IN THE WATER NEAR THE
BOAT. NEVER SWIM OR ALLOW SWIMMING AROUND THE BOAT
WHEN THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED BY
THE SHORE POWER CONNECTION.