EVERGLIDER 253CC - Parallel Switch & Dead Batteries

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Electrical System
The VSR battery isolator system manages the
charging current for the 12 volt system whenever
the engine is running. The system automatically
senses the condition of each battery and directs
the available current to the batteries that re-
quire charging. When the engine is started, the
alternator starts to recharge the batteries. This
charging current passes through the VSR sensing
circuit. The circuit senses the charge and it is split
between the batteries, with the lowest battery
receiving the most charge. When the engine is
turned o, charging stops and the sensing circuit
turns o the VSR, disconnecting the batteries from
the charging circuit thereby automatically isolating
the batteries from one another.
When in port or at anchor, the engine battery
switch should be o. Only the House battery
switch should be on. This will keep the engine
starting battery in reserve for starting the engine.
Notice:
Current is supplied to the automatic oat
switches for the bilge pumps when the
batteries are connected and the battery
switches are o.
Notice:
The manual battery switches completely
bypass the remote switches when they are
activated. The circuits cannot be turned o
using the remote battery switches on the
helm panel if the circuits have been activated
manually.
6.4 Parallel Switch & Dead Batteries
Dead Engine Starting Battery
In the event of a dead engine starting battery,
the engine and house batteries can be placed in
a temporary parallel conguration. This allows
you to start the engine from the engine and house
batteries combined.
Make sure the House and Engine battery switches
are on. Activate the Parallel switch on the helm
switch panel, then start the engine normally. After
10 minutes, the Parallel switch will automatically
disengage.
Parallel Switch
Dead House Batteries
In the event of dead house batteries, there are a
couple options:
• If at the dock and the boat is equipped with
the optional battery charger, simply plug in the
shore power and operate the battery charger
to recharge the house battery.
• If at sea, start the engine. Once the engine is
running, the alternator will charge the house
batteries. The batteries will continue to be
charged until the engine is shutdown, isolating
the house batteries from the engine battery.
Notice:
If a battery is fully discharged/dead for a
lengthy period, it may become permanently
damaged and will not be able to hold a
charge.