Air Conditioner - Chaparral SIGNATURE Owner's/Operator's Manual

Shifting from shore power to generator power
1. On the boat 120 volt or 220 volt AC Main Distribution Panel:
• Turn OFF AC equipment breakers
• TURN OFF SHORE & GENERATOR breakers.
2. On the dock:
• Turn OFF dock breaker.
• Unplug shore power cord.
3. On the boat:
• Turn OFF MAIN breaker located by shore power plug.
• Unplug shore power cord.
120 Volt or 220 volt AC Main Distribution Panel:
• Turn ON "GENERATOR" breaker.
• Verify proper voltage (120V System: 105V to 125V) (220V System:
205V to 225V)
• Turn ON AC equipment breakers.
(Only turn on equipment you want to use. Always turn on "AC CON-
VERTER/CHARGER" breaker.)
Stopping the Generator
1. On the boat 120 volt or 220 volt AC Main Distribution Panel:
• Turn OFF AC equipment breakers.
• Turn OFF "GENERATOR" breakers. Allow the generator to run a few
minutes to cool down. If desired, transfer to shore power.
• Cabin 12 volt DC Distribution Panel: Press the bottom half of the gen-
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erator "START/RUN" switch. The generator will stop.
Refer to owner's packet for instructions and warranty information.

AIR CONDITIONER

Electrical control for the unit is at the main electrical panel in the cabin.
Refer to Section 3 for additional information about this panel. The air
conditioner runs on 120 or 220 volt AC power or 12 volt DC power from
either the onboard generator or shore power. You can control heating and
cooling from the air conditioner control panel.
General instructions for operating the air conditioner are as follows:
1. Make sure the sea water inlet seacock is open and strainer is free of
debris.
2. Make sure the sump pump is on when you operate the air conditioner.
Condensation from the air conditioner drains to the sump pump.
3. Make sure 120 or 220 volt AC or 12 volt DC power switch for air con-
ditioner is on.
4. Set temperature on display. Select either heating or cooling.
WARNING: Hydrogen gas may develop if you have not used
heater for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas is extremely
flammable. Open hot water faucet at galley sink before you use
any appliance connected to hot water system. Do not smoke or
have open flame near open faucet.
5. Turn switch to ON. Fan, water pump, and compressor will start.
6. Look over side of boat and check for water flowing from discharge
port. If water is not flowing, stop air conditioner. Check for the follow-
ing: blocked water intake, air in line, clogged sea strainer, or closed
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