EEL Cordset operations manual
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WARNING
!Always disconnect cord from the shore power source before disconnecting at
the boat.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TOTHIS WARNINGSWILL RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH
DISCONNECTION
Start by disconnecting the shore-power cable from the power source on shore (dock side).
Move the Locking Tab away from boat connection, toward the blue LED. Rotate shore
power cord connector counter clockwise. Squeeze Wings and remove from boat Inlet.
Close inlet cover tightly. Inspect the connector for signs of overheating.
WARNING
!Always disconnect cord from the shore power source before disconnecting at
the boat.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TOTHIS WARNINGSWILL RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH
Troubleshooting
Marinco plugs, connectors, receptacles and inlets are engineered to provide years of
trouble free service. However, the marine environment can cause problems with even
the best design devices. Problems can be detected while they are small, it can save the
owner time and expense later on.The most common problem with electrical connections is
overheating. Fortunately, overheating can be detected and quickly remedied.The following
are precautions and solutions to extend the life of your Marinco product.
What to look for……
Before each use, examine the ends of the cord set. Look for discoloration or melting
around the blades of the plug (male end) and around the slots on the connector (female
end). Examine the face of the inlet on the boat and look for discoloration or melting around
the blades of the inlet. Examine the receptacle at the Marina and look for discoloration,
wear or deterioration around the slots.
What causes overheating…..
Overheating is generally caused by one or two conditions: corrosion of the metal blades or
contacts, or bad connections between the wiring device and the wires connected to it.
Severely corroded blades or contacts are a result of exposure to a corrosive environment,
most commonly humidity. Corroded contacts do not make a good electrical connection and
overheating will results.
Bad connections between a wiring device and the electrical wires can be a result of loose
terminations, corrosion on the wires or terminals, or the wires not being stripped properly
leaving the wire insulation under the terminals. A bad connection will result in overheating
of the terminal.
What to do……..
WARNING
!Wiring devices showing overheating signs should be replaced immediately.
When replacing wiring devices examine the electrical wire and make sure the strands are
clean, and not corroded. A new device will not make a good contact to a corroded wire.
Many boat owners think overheating is a result of overloading the circuit, but this is rarely
the case. A bad connection in an inlet will also cause the mating connector to overheat.
All too frequently a boat owner will merely continue to replace the connector, not realizing
that the inlet is causing the problem. Both devices, the connector on the cord and the inlet
on the boat, should be replaced in order to prevent the problem from repeating.The same
is true for the plug on the cord and the receptacle on the Marina pedestal.
WARNING
!Carefully follow the wiring instructions supplied with all the replacement
devices to insure proper operation.
