Fuses And Circuit Breakers; 12-Volt Accessory Outlet(S); Alternators; Battery Charger Or Inverter/Charger - Meridian 580 PILOTHOUSE Owner's Manual

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Chapter 11: Electrical System

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

• Fuses and circuit breakers for engines and main accessory power are on the DC distribution panels and on the bat-

tery switch panel.

• Some equipment may have secondary fuse protection at the unit, behind the battery management panel or at

the batteries.

• Electronics power is provided at the helm station.

DO NOT use the 12-volt accessory outlet with a cigarette or cigar lighter. High temperatures

may melt the outlet.

• Your boat features one or more 12-volt accessory outlets.

• The outlet can be used with any 12-volt device which draws 15 amps or less.

• The 12-volt accessory outlet is protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker on the main circuit breaker panel.

The engine alternators will keep the batteries properly charged when running at cruising speeds.

The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger or inverter/battery charger)

installed on your yacht are designed to charge conventional lead-acid batteries. Before

installing gel-cell or other new technology batteries, consult with the battery manufacturer

about charging system requirements.

• Before using the battery charger or the inverter/battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on

(1) the battery charger or the inverter/battery charger, (2) the batteries, and (3) all appropriate sections of the

battery charger manual or the inverter/battery charger manual.

• The battery switches do not need to be On when using the battery charger or the inverter/battery charger.

• You may use DC powered electrical systems, such as the lights and stereo when the battery charger or the inverter/

battery charger is On, but there will be a corresponding drop in charger performance.

CAUTION!

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