Summary of Contents for Blue Sea Systems ELCI
- Page 1 PROJECT Install an ELCI Breaker Safeguard swimmers near your boat against electrocution from stray AC current Equipment Leakage Circuit Interrupter (ELCI) New ABYC recommendation for SHORE ELCI circuit protection inside POWER...
- Page 2 The combination of a ground fault and a faulty ground can result in metal parts on the boat and under water becoming energized. When these two conditions occur at the same time, the results may be tragic. If an electric appliance with faulty internal wiring or a worn cord falls into the bilge, the water in the bilge will become energized, putting the worker and those nearby at risk.
- Page 3 0.030 AMPS (30mA) CURRENT LEAKING FROM HOT WIRE #2 FAILURE: FAULTY GROUND Occurs when the grounding path is broken as a result of a loose connection or a broken wire. An ELCI Circuit Breaker detects the current imbalance and opens (trips), stopping the dangerous flow of current.
- Page 4 GFCI outlets and battery charger SHORE POWER AC Inlet TO HERE Branch circuits with ELCI Main circuit protection provide overcurrent and leakage protection per ABYC E-11 for whole boat shore power protection Whole Boat GFCI Circuit Protection Outlet GFCI...
- Page 5 ELCIs provide whole-boat protection at the 30mA threshold. Installed as required within 10 feet of the shore power inlet, an ELCI provides protection against ground faults and faulty grounds for the AC shore power system on the boat. ELCIs provide protection against faults in wiring and wired appliances where GFCIs are not required.
- Page 6 Mounts on a bulkhead in a lazarette, engine room, or equipment space Surface Mount System Per ABYC, the ELCI panel cannot be mounted further than the reach of a 10 ft. cable from the AC power inlet Traditional Metal Panel...
- Page 7 ELCI INSTALLATION REVIEW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Do not ground neutral wire on the load side of the ELCI. 2. Test once a month. 3. Do not reverse line and load connections. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE: 1. Unplug shore power or turn off and lock out the power to the enclosure in which the ELCI is to be installed.
- Page 8 425 Sequoia Drive Bellingham, WA 98226 USA p 360.738.8230 p 800.222.7617 USA and Canada f 360.734.4195 conductor@bluesea.com www.bluesea.com Order PN 20024 for one 20 pack of this guide © Copyright 2012 Blue Sea Systems, Inc. 980010950 Rev. 002...
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