Air Conditioner - Chaparral Signature 250 Owner's/Operator's Manual

• Check generator oil and coolant levels. See generator oper-
ator's manual for proper readings.
DANGER: Gasoline vapors can explode. Always check engine
room by visual inspection and smell. Do not start the generator
or engines until the source of fumes is determined and cor-
rected and the engine room is safely ventilated.
3. Cabin 12 Volt DC distribution panel:
• Press and hold "START/RUN" switch. Release
"START/RUN" switch when generator starts.
• (Not Shown) check generator exhaust port to verify that
water is flowing. If not, shut generator down and refer to your
Generator Operator's Manual.
Read the generator owner's manual in the owner's manual packet
for your generator model.
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.
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 CONVERTER/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 generator "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.
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