DC Electric Systems
7.8
The majority of the controls for DC components are
located on the two master panels.
7.3.1 Battery Switch Panel (BSP) Controlled
Components
Please refer to the panel layout in Fig. 7.3 for reference
in the following discussion.
7.3.1.1 Windlass Breaker
The optional anchor windlass is supplied power through
the BSP. The 110 amp windlass breaker on the panel
is labeled “Anchor”. To operate the windlass, rotate the
yellow trip lever counterclockwise into its cover flap. To
de-energize the windless, depress the red breaker button
(the yellow trip lever will flip downward). For additional
details about the optional windlass and anchoring, please
refer to the Underwater Gear chapter in this manual.
NOTE: If windlass becomes inoperable electrically, a manual
winch handle is supplied (see Underwater Gear chapter in this
manual for further details).
NOTE: Consult the windlass manufacturer’s OEM manual for
windlass operation, care and maintenance.
7.3.1.2 Winch Breakers
Optional electric winches (helm and starboard coach
winches) are supplied power through the BSP. The 120
amp and 150 amp winch breakers are labeled “Winch”.
To operate the optional electric winch(es), rotate the yel-
low trip lever counterclockwise into its cover flap. To de-
energize the winch(es), depress the red breaker button
(the yellow trip lever will flip downward). For additional
details about the optional electric winches, please refer to
the Sails & Rigging chapter in this manual.
NOTE: Consult the winch manufacturer’s OEM manual for
windlass operation, care and maintenance.
7.3.1.3 DC Main Breaker
As previously mentioned, the main DC Panel is supplied
power through the Battery Switch Panel. The 75 amp
breaker on the panel is labeled “DC Main”. To operate
the majority of the DC components in your boat controlled
from the DC Panel, this breaker must be “On”.
7.3.1.3.1 To Energize the Main DC Panel
Choose the single battery power source by position-1.
ing the House Battery selector switch to “ON” or the
combined battery power source by positioning the
House Battery selector switch to “COMBINED” (5
o’clock) and the Start Battery selector switch to “ON”
(3 o’clock).
Toggle the “DC Main” breaker switch to “On”.
7.3.1.4 Battery Charger Breaker
As mentioned previously, a 50 amp pop-out breaker exists
on the Battery Switch Panel labeled “Battery Charger”.
This breaker protects the charging system from a power
fault originating from the AC panel. A toggle switch
breaker exists for the battery charger on the AC panel
which protects the battery charger from a power fault (see
the AC Electric System chapter in this manual).
7.3.1.5 Bilge Pump Breakers
The bilge pump system essentially consists of a main
bilge pump together with a high-water alarm component.
Additionally, an optional high water bilge pump is avail-
able. All pump systems are immediately energized from
the battery banks.
Pop-out breakers are integrated within the Battery Switch
Panel to protect the main bilge pump (10 amp/pump)
and the optional high water alarm pump (20 amp) from
a power fault.
The high water alarm system also has a control and
display panel in the starboard aft cockpit (Fig. 7.15). A
toggle switch allows the testing of the alarm by switching
it to Test position. Its default toggle position is Auto. A
red display will light and alarm will sound if rising water is
detected. A 10 amp pop-out breaker exists for the high
water alarm system on the panel itself for an additional
level of protection.
The optional high water bilge pump is available to act as
an extra layer of protection from water breach. If water
collection is sufficient to overwhelm the main bilge pump
and rise to a determined level, the high water alarm will
sound and the high water bilge pump will activate to
begin pumping at a higher rate than the standard main
bilge pump.
For additional details on the bilge pump system, please
refer to the Waste Systems chapter of this manual.
7.3.1.6 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Monitors Breaker
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