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S
!
CAUTION
While the engine or generator is running, the battery
terminal clamps must not be loosened or detached nor
should the battery solenoid switch(es) be turned off.
The alternator and other electronic units will be
damaged.
B. B
M
ATTERY
AINTENANCE
•
Check the fluid level in the cells approximately
every 4 weeks, and more often in summer and
hot zones.
•
The fluid level must be between the lower and
the upper markings.
•
Only replenish with distilled water. Do not use
metal funnels.
•
Coat battery terminal clamps with silicone
grease. Keep battery clean and dry.
Only use a battery charger designed to charge
automotive/marine type batteries when batteries
are disconnected from the boat's electrical circuit.
!
CAUTION
Always disconnect battery cables before doing any
work on the engine's electrical system or alternator
wiring to prevent arcing or damage to the alternator.
3. M
B
AIN
ATTERY
S
OLENOIDS
The battery solenoid switches for the 12 volt DC
systems are located on the Main DC Breaker
Panel in the engine room and on the salon DC
Distribution panel (see Figure 6.2.1 and 6.8.1).
The switches control the 12 volt battery solenoids
are located in the Main Battery Solenoid Access
Panel on the engine room component board (see
Figure 6.5.1 and 6.6.1).
When the solenoids are in the OFF position all 12
volt current to the engines and accessories are
6.2
6 • E
ECTION
:
S
WITCHES AND
S
LECTRICAL
turned off except power to the bilge pumps and
other line side circuits (i.e. systems monitor,
blowers, etc.). The battery solenoids must be ON
to start the engines or generator. Turn battery
solenoids OFF when leaving boat for extended
duration.
NOTE: The bilge pumps, emergency bilge pumps,
bilge blowers, stereo memory and systems monitor
CANNOT be turned OFF with the battery solenoid
switches. The entire remaining DC system CAN be
turned OFF with the battery solenoid switches.
B
S
ATTERY
WITCHES ON
P
(F
. 6.2.1)
ANEL
IG
MAIN BATTERY SOLENOIDS
GEN
PORT
ENERGIZE
DE-ENERGIZE
CAUTION
IF SWITCH IS TURNED OFF
WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING
ALTERNATOR WILL BE DAMAGED
4. I
P
GNITION
To avoid the possibility of creating sparks, electrical
components in the engine room are ignition
protected.
Protective terminal covers, such as rubber boots
on electrical connections, must be in place when
engine is operating or working in the engine room.
Use ONLY Marine Rated parts to replace such
items as starters, distributors, alternators,
generators, etc. Do not use Automotive Parts
because they are not ignition protected and could
cause a fire or explosion.
YSTEM
S
DC D
ALON
ISTRIBUTION
STBD
BATTERY SWITCHES
LOCATED ON CABIN DC
POWER DISTRIBUTION
PANEL AND ENGINE
ROOM MAIN DC
DISTRIBUTION PANEL
ROTECTION
!
DANGER
®
(525 Sundancer
52 Sundancer
®
)
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