CHAPTER 12: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 41
Alternator
The engine alternator will keep the batteries properly charged when running at cruising speeds.
Battery Charger
• Your boat is equipped with a battery charger.
• Thoroughly read and understand the battery charger manual (provided in your boat’s owner’s packet) before using
the battery charger for the first time.
• The battery charger will charge the boat’s batteries whenever the boat is plugged into 120V/60Hz shore power and
the "BATTERY CHARGER" AC breaker is on.
• The battery charger is independent of the battery switch. For proper charging, the battery switch can be in
any position.
• You may use DC powered electrical systems, such as the lights and stereo when the battery charger is on, but there
will be a corresponding drop in charger performance.
12 Volt Accessory Outlets
• Your boat is equipped with two 12 volt accessory outlets, one at the helm and one on the TV cabinet.
• These outlets can be used with any 12 volt device which draws 15 amps or less.
• The 12 volt accessory outlets are protected by 15 amp circuit breakers on the main circuit breaker panel.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• Fuses and circuit breakers for engines and main accessory power are on the DC main distribution panel and on the
battery switch panel.
• Some equipment may have secondary fuse protection at the unit, behind the battery switch panel or at
the batteries.
• Electronics power is provided at the helm station.
ENGINE & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
NEVER run the boat’s engine and the battery charger at the same time.
CAUTION!
!
The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger) installed on your boat are
designed to charge conventional lead-acid batteries. Before installing gel-cell or other new tech-
nology batteries, consult with the battery manufacturer about charging system requirements.
CAUTION!
!
DO NOT use the 12 volt accessory outlet with a cigarette or cigar lighter. High temperatures
may melt the outlet.
CAUTION!
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