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Electrical System
6.8 DC System Circuit Protection
Power is distributed to most of the 12 volt accesso-
ries through individual circuit breakers in the digital
switching control modules. Fuses located in fuse
panels behind access door in aft head compartment
protect the circuits for the remote battery switches
and continuous power circuits.
The fuses are labeled for the accessory circuit
they protect. Blank fuse holders are reserved
for additional accessories not usually installed by
the factory.
If a fuse blows, it must be replaced with a fuse
of the same amperage as the original. 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.
Main Circuit Breakers
DC Power is distributed to the fuse panels, helm
digital switch modules, electronics and other
main circuits through heavy duty circuit breakers
located behind the helm or near the battery
switches in the aft systems compartment. These
main circuits are deactivated when the house
battery switch is o. The breakers are supplied
power whenever the House battery switch is on.
Heavy duty breakers are equipped with a red
“push to test” button and a black or yellow reset
lever. If the circuit breaker is tripped by an over-
load, the yellow or black lever near the center of
the breaker will be visible and pointing downward.
Reset the breaker by pushing the lever until it
resets and locks in the “ON” position. The circuit
breaker can be tested for proper operation by
pressing the red test button.
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.
Main Circuit Breakers Located Behind Access Door in Head Compartment
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