CHAPTER 6
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Your vessel utilizes
a battery switch
system which will
permit the use of dual
batteries along with
an automatic charging
relay.
There is a separate
engine starting and
“house” battery. With
this style switch, the
operator simply turns
the knob to the “on” position before starting the engine and the
system energizes the engine starting battery. For emergency starting if
the battery switch is turned to the “combine batteries” position both
the house and engine batteries are activated to start the engine. There
is a dual battery automatic charging relay located on the the aft side
of the battery switch bulkhead. Its purpose is the distribute a charge
to either battery as needed to keep them in a peak charge condition.
As part of this system is a 50 amp main breaker to protect the wire
circuitry. Should the breaker “trip” fi nd the source of the malfunction
before resetting the circuit breaker. Make sure the knob is fully de-
tented when selecting the “on” or “off ” functions. Again, remember
to deactivate the battery switch upon leaving the vessel.
Note that in the “ON” position the switch cranks the outboard en-
gine for starting purposes through the helm key switch system.
Note: There is an expanded battery switch system for dual outboard installations
verses the single outboard component addressed above.
Typical Dual Battery Switch
BATTERY SWITCH
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