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When these 2 conditions occur at the same time,
it may produce tragic results. The combination of
a “ground fault” and a faulty ground could result in
the metal parts of the vessel and underwater gear
to become energized. If this condition exists, be-
sides being a hazard to personnel on board there
is increased danger to swimmers near the boat.
The result could be shocking people on board and
swimmers could receive a paralyzing dose of elec-
tricity and drown due to loss of muscle control.
An ELCI provides protection for the entire boat and
features a trip threshold which provides ground fault
protection for the entire shore power system beyond
the ELCI.
The ELCI protection on individual shore power lines
combined with GFCI’S will reduce the risk to those
on the boat, dock, and in the water surrounding the
vessel.
Notice that one ELCI breaker is marked shore power
1 and the other ELCI breaker shore power 2.
Another feature of the ELCI is a “leakage fault” detec-
tor located on the side of the ELCI breaker itself. The
leakage fault feature detects a change in the neutral
wire current.
Should the current change more than 30 Ma or about
1/3 of an amp the unit senses the difference and will
“trip” the breaker causing the leakage fault LED to il-
luminate red. This clearly indicates that the trip oc-
curred as a result of leakage. Before resetting the ELCI
breaker determine the cause of the leakage fault.
A proper operating alternating current system will
display a green illuminated LED at the “power”
marked area of the ELCI.
Periodically test the ELCI by depressing the “test”
button. The breaker should “trip” indicating the
system is functioning properly. Simply reset the
breaker. The leakage hazard helps prevent serious
equipment damage and possible fire.
After the neutral and the 2-120 volt conductors
exit the ELCI they run directly to the ship’s main
AC control panel.
The ELCI can at times undergo a process called
“nuisance tripping” which can cause a “tripped”
breaker. This can be caused by overloads in the
electrical draw or sometimes caused from unbal-
anced loads. One way to minimize the situation
should it occur is to monitor closer the energized
devices on the vessel which will assist in keeping
the total amperage used to a minimum and the
loads between panel legs more balanced.
Summary of Contents for 38 SAV 2019
Page 1: ...1 REGAL 38 SAV OWNER S MANUAL NOVEMBER 2019 EDITION...
Page 32: ...32 Navigation Light Rules...
Page 46: ...46 Navigation Rules...
Page 49: ...49 Lateral Aids...
Page 50: ...50 Channel Markers Regulatory Markers...
Page 52: ...52...
Page 53: ...53...
Page 153: ...153 Engine Starting Stopping Controls...
Page 208: ...208 TV SYSTEM COMPONENTS WIRING TV SYSTEM COMPONENTS WIRING...
Page 225: ...225 Dockside Cords...
Page 259: ...259 GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS...
Page 260: ...260 TOP VIEW...
Page 261: ...261 DOMESTIC SEATING OCCUPANCY...
Page 262: ...262 SLING LOCATIONS FOR LIFTING...
Page 265: ...265 YAMAHA OPTIMUS STEERING SYSTEM TWIN O B SHOWN...
Page 266: ...266 YAMAHA OPTIMUS FUEL HARNESS...
Page 267: ...267 GARMIN ETHERNET NETWORK NOTE GARMIN ETHERNET NETWORK LOCATED BEHIND GARMIN STBD PLOTTER...
Page 268: ...268 YAMAHA OPTIMUS NMEA NETWORK...
Page 269: ...269 AMPLIFIER SPEAKER WIRING...
Page 270: ...270 HULL HARDWARE AFT THRU HULLS...
Page 271: ...271 DECK HARDWARE OVERVIEW...
Page 272: ...272 DECK HARDWARE 1 AFT...
Page 273: ...273 DECK HARDWARE 2 BOW...
Page 274: ...274 DECK HARDWARE 4 PORT...
Page 275: ...275 DECK HARDWARE 5 TRANSOM...
Page 276: ...276 AMPLIFIER RCA WIRING SETTINGS...
Page 277: ...277 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL COMPONENTS...
Page 278: ...278 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL SWITCHES HARNESSES...
Page 279: ...279 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL POWER CABLE OVERVIEW...
Page 280: ...280 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL POWER CABLES 1...
Page 281: ...281 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL POWER CABLES 2...
Page 282: ...282 BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL POWER CABLES 3...
Page 283: ...283 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 1...
Page 284: ...284 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 2...
Page 285: ...285 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 3...
Page 286: ...286 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 4...
Page 287: ...287 DECK HARNESS ROUTING 5...
Page 288: ...288 D C DISTRIBUTION PANEL FRONT...
Page 289: ...289 D C DISTRIBUTION PANEL REAR...
Page 290: ...290 HELM D C BREAKER PANEL FRONT...
Page 291: ...291 HELM BREAKER PANEL REAR...
Page 292: ...292 120 VOLT AC SHIP S MAIN PANEL FRONT...
Page 293: ...293 120 VOLT AC SHIP S MAIN PANEL REAR...
Page 294: ...294 SEAKEEPER WIRING...
Page 295: ...295 SUMP BILGE PUMP FLOAT SWITCH WIRING...