WARNING
• Risk of fire or explosion can result from improper use of DC and / or AC systems.
Always:
• Check the condition of the batteries (charge and electrolyte level) and the charging
system before going to sea.
• Disconnect and remove the batteries for overwintering.
• Maintain battery voltage above 10.5 V during winter storage.
• Take spare bulbs for all navigation lights and interior lights. Respect the powers
especially for navigation lights.
• Check the operation of the navigation devices.
• Check the operation of the navigation lights before sailing at night.
Never:
• Work on a live electrical installation.
• Modify an installation and the relevant drawings, unless this is done by a qualified
electrician.
• Change or modify the breaking capacity of the overcurrent protection devices.
• Replace electrical devices or equipment with components exceeding the specified
capacity without recalibrating the conductors and their protection.
• Leave the vessel unattended when the electrical installation is live, possibly with the
exception of an automatic bilge pump and fire or theft protection circuits.
If a fuse or breaker continues to blow, a specialist should be consulted to determine the cause of the
short circuit.
12 V Systems
The main circuit is supplied in 12 V. 12 V service batteries are located in the port side engine room.
The batteries can be charged either by the engine alternator or by the 110 V - 220 V / 12 V - 80 A
battery charger.
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