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Chapter 9: Electrical System 1901 Bay Boat • Owner’s Manual Supplement
Battery Switch Positions
Fuses & Circuit Breakers
• Circuit breakers for engines and main accessory power are on the 12-volt DC push-to-reset circuit breaker panel
and on the battery switch panel.
• For the locations of the battery switch panel and the 12-volt DC push-to-reset circuit breakers, see the Component
Locations section in Chapter 2 of this supplement.
NOTE: Some equipment may have secondary fuse protection at the unit, behind the battery switch panel, or at
the batteries.
12-Volt DC Accessory Outlet
• The 12-volt DC accessory outlet can be used with any 12-volt device which draws 10-amps or less.
• The 12-volt DC accessory outlet is protected by a 10-amp breaker on the 12-volt DC push-to-reset circuit breaker
panel.
• For the location of the 12-volt DC accessory outlet, see the Component Locations section in Chapter 2 of
this supplement.
Alternator
The alternator will keep the battery properly charged when the engine is running at, or above, cruising speeds.
BATTERY SWITCH
POSITIONS
ENGINE
STARTING
ACCESSORIES & LIGHTS
ENGINE
ALTERNATOR
POSITION
1
Battery 1
provides
starting power
Battery 1
provides power for
accessories and lights
Charges
battery 1
POSITION
2
Battery 2
provides
starting power
Battery 2
provides power for
accessories and lights
Charges
battery 2
BOTH
POSITION
BOTH batteries
Provide
starting power
BOTH batteries provide power for
accessories and lights (not advised
unless engine is running)
Charges
BOTH batteries
Since your boat’s batteries were installed by your dealer, the battery switch positions listed
below may vary. Make sure your selling dealer fully explains how to use the battery switches.
NOTICE
Do NOT use the 12-volt DC accessory outlet with a cigarette or cigar lighter. High tempera-
tures may melt the outlet.
CAUTION
!