Batteries And Charging; Battery Main Switch; Circuit Breakers - Ockelbo B18 Series Owner's Manual

5.2 B
ATTERIES AND CHARGING
Refer to your engine owner's manual for exact battery requirements. The battery should
always be installed in the battery box and properly secured to prevent it from shifting
during voyage and potentially cause damages or even fires.
To remove the battery cables (for instance to replace battery or bring it to a charging
station):

Turn off all items drawing power from the battery.
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Turn the battery main switch to the OFF position.
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Remove the negative cable first, then the positive cable.
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When re-installing the battery, always install the positive cable first, then the
negative cable.
5.3 B
ATTERY MAIN SWITCH
The complete system is controlled by the main battery switch, installed on the battery
box inside the stern sofa. The switch can cut the power to all consumers with exception
of the bilge pump. The bilge pump has a permanent power supply, to function at all
times.
When leaving the boat for longer periods, always disconnect the battery using the
switch, as it prevents battery drain caused by accidental activation of consumers.
To disconnect the battery, turn the switch so it shows the red-coloured area marked
with 0 / OFF. See the figure in chapter 5.4.
5.4 C
IRCUIT BREAKERS
Your boat is equipped with automatic circuit breakers protecting the DC electrical
system. The can be reset if they trip, by pushing the button. They are individually marked
with the name of the function they control (e.g. bilge pump). They are found on the
outside of the battery box. See below figure.
BILGE PUMP
OUTLET
NAV LIGHTS
EXTRA
5. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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