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Electrical System
6.7 DC Circuit Protection
General
Power is distributed to most of the 12 volt ac-
cessories through individual toggle circuit break-
ers located the circuit breaker panel in the head
compartment or fuses in panels near the battery
switches. A heavy duty, main circuit breaker near
the battery switches protects the system from
an overload. Other heavy duty circuit breakers
protect the main circuits for the windlass, electron-
ics, power steering and other accessories. Some
12 volt accessories are operated directly by the
circuit breaker or fuse. Switches fed by the circuit
breakers activate other accessories.
Circuit breakers or fuses are labeled for the acces-
sory circuit they protect. Circuit breakers or fuses
labeled AUX or SPARE are reserved for additional
accessories not usually installed by the factory.
If an accessory breaker trips, move the toggle
lever o then back on to reset the tripped breaker.
If the breaker trips again, nd and correct the
problem before resetting the breaker.
If a fuse blows, it must be replaced with a fuse
of the same amperage as the original. The fuses
are labeled and color coded. Never try to correct
a problem with a 12 volt accessory by installing
a larger fuse. This could cause the accessory or
circuit with a problem to overheat, which could
result in an electrical re.
The following is a description of the most common
circuit breakers and fuse panels. Some accessory
circuit breakers and fuses described in this section
provide protection for optional equipment that may
not be installed on your boat.
PROPER FUSE OR BREAKER PROTECTION MUST BE
PROVIDED FOR ALL 12 VOLT EQUIPMENT ADDED. DO
NOT OVERLOAD THE ACCESSORY CIRCUIT BREAKERS
OR OTHER CIRCUITRY THROUGH ADDITIONAL 12 VOLT
EQUIPMENT.
Main Circuit Breakers
DC Power is distributed to the head compartment
breaker panel, electronics and other main circuits
through heavy duty circuit breakers located in the
aft systems compartment near the battery switches.
These main circuits are deactivated when the House
battery switch is OFF.
If a heavy duty circuit breaker is tripped by an over-
load, a black and yellow lever will be exposed near
the center of the breaker. Reset the breaker by rotat-
ing the lever until it locks in the horizontal position.
Notice:
If a main circuit breaker trips, always make
sure the problem that caused the breaker to
trip is found and corrected before resetting
the breaker.
Battery Switch Panel In Aft Systems Compartment
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