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Systems
CHARGING SYSTEM- SUMMARY NOTES
Following is a series of general notes regarding the charg-
ing system or specifi c charging system components.
1. With the battery charger unplugged from shore pow-
er the battery charger is not putting out any DC power.
However, the battery charger is connected to the batteries
through the battery switches and charger breakers which
are located on the battery management panel. The char-
ger breakers would stop any short in the wires that run
directly to the battery charger. Remember that the char-
ger is connected to the battery side of the switch and is
continuously “hot”.
2. There are 2 ATC type in-line reverse polarity fuses lo-
cated inside the face of the earlier battery charger. A pri-
mary cause of the fuse to “blow” would be if the positive
and negative battery cables were crossed. The above situ-
ation could easily happen if someone was trying to jump
start a battery with “jumper cables.” To a lesser degree
should a wire delivering current from the battery charger
chafe a fuse may “blow” and the battery charger would
cease its charging operation. See your Regal dealer for
ordering extra fuses.
2. If one of the cranking batteries is weak or “dead” fi rst
start the generator up and let it run awhile as it will send
an initial charge to the weak battery. Then engage the bat-
tery parallel switch to start the engine.
3. Always turn the universal battery switches on the bat-
tery management panel to the “off ” position when leav-
ing the vessel for extended periods. Select breakers that
control specifi c safety functions of the boat will operate
as normal.
4. When leaving the vessel after connecting your dock-
side power cord turn the battery charger breaker at the
management panel to the “on” position. This will permit
the battery charging system to energize the appropriate
batteries as needed.
5. The Bosch relay connected to the remote battery switch
closes when the universal battery switch is activated at
the battery management panel. Remember the appropri-
ate engine will not crank over with the universal battery
switch in the “off ” position.
6. The under voltage LED located on the earlier bat-
tery charger right faceplate typically will stay lighted for
a short duration only. Should it stay lighted the batteries
are in a discharged condition.
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