SHORE POWER CABLES
It has been noted that some boat owners have left the circuit breaker in
the power pedestals in the “ON” position, with shore power cables
adrift on the finger docks. This is a serious and potential danger for
the owner and others who might be in the area.
The proper procedure for connecting and disconnecting power cables to the
pedestal and to your boat is as follows:
TO CONNECT
1. Ensure that the circuit breaker is “OFF” on
the pedestal and that the AC power switch is “OFF” on your boat.
2. Connect the shore power cable to the
pedestal and then to your boat
3. Turn the pedestal circuit breaker “ON”.
4. Turn the AC power switch in your boat “ON”.
Check for polarity.
TO DISCONNECT
1 Turn the AC power switch on your
boat “OFF”
2 Turn the circuit breaker
in the power pedestal to “OFF”
3 Disconnect power cable from your
boat and coil it on the pedestal hangar, or remove and store on your boat.
The above procedures will prevent arcing at the receptacles and the
likelihood of electrical shock.
The Marina Maintenance Committee