Equipment Operation
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DUAL BATTERY SWITCH (continued)
COCKPIT LIGHTS
A switch at the helm controls the courtesy lights in the cockpit area.
Using these lights is especially useful when boarding or exiting the
vessel at night. A light is normally located at the bow and transom
walk-thru areas.
Refer to the engine and controls chapter for switch location and
function. Refer to the systems chapter for electrical system wiring.
Refer to the technical chapter for component locations and hookup.
Typical Dual Battery System Description With PowerTower
Dual Battery Switch
Helm Main Breaker
Stereo Performance
Breaker
Battery
Battery
Actuator Control Box
& Breakers
Actuator
Here is a typical layout for vessels using the dual battery system. e
main breaker that protects the battery circuit and the helm wiring
is rated at 50 amps. If the stereo performance package is installed a
40 amp breaker protects the system especially the ampli er which is
located under the helm. It can be accessed by li ing up the starboard
bow seat back. A separate fuse may protect select ampli er systems.
Note that the 2 Group 31 batteries shown in the above photo for
location purposes may require periodic maintenance such as post
cleaning, adding distilled water, and tightening battery post and hold
down hardware. See the battery maintenance chapter of this manual
for battery post cleaning information. e actuator control box
incorporates 2 breakers that protect the port and starboard actuators
which control the optional PowerTower forward and backward
motion (down and up). Also, as part of the actuator box a separate
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