Battery Charger / Converter; Ground Fault Interrupter Receptacle (Gfi) - Sea Ray 260 Sundancer Owner's Manual

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11. B C
ATTERY HARGER
The battery charging unit located on the bilge
component board is fully automatic and is designed
specifically for the marine environment. The high
frequency characteristic has allowed these
chargers to achieve a huge size and weight
reduction over their previously used equipment.
Commonly called high frequency or smart chargers,
these units bring a new sophistication to the battery
charger field.
! WARNING
Never block air circulation through the unit. Never
store any gear on top of the units.
NOTICE
Leave the converter running at all times to
maintain the 12 volt system voltage.
Charging characteristics contain three (4) modes:
• Boost Mode - this is initiated at power up and
provides the chargers full-rated current to the
battery bank at a level of 14.4V until battery
reaches 90% of full charge.
• Normal Mode - this stage immediately follows
the bulk charge mode. It maintains the battery
voltage at the bulk charge voltage level, but
gradually decreases the current as the battery
accepts the charge until it reaches a
predetermined current level.
• Float Mode - this stage is designed to hold the
battery at a safe, low voltage (typically 13.2V)
providing up to the chargers full rated amperage
to accommodate DC load requirements. The
charge will remain in this mode until the 12 volt
system is activated.
• Equalize Mode - this stage activates for 15
minutes every 21 hours. When the converter/
charger is in the float mode the voltage is
increased to 14.4 volts which mixes the battery
electrolyte to prevent battery stratification.
Note: Leave the charger/converter turned ON at
all times to maintain battery voltage level.
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ECTION LECTRICAL
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ONVERTER
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YSTEM
Note: Check monthly to ensure that water level in
the batteries is properly maintained.
REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
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ATTERY HARGER ONVERTER
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BATTERY
CHARGER / CONVERTER
12. G F
ROUND AULT
R (GFI)
ECEPTACLE
Ground fault interrupter receptacle is located
in the galley below the aft end of galley cabinet.
Please read and understand the CAUTION
block for GFI receptacles.
! CAUTION
Persons with heart problems or other conditions
which make them susceptible to electric shock may
still be injured by ground faults on circuits protected
by the GFI receptacle. No safety devices yet designed
will protect against all hazards or carelessly handled
or misused electrical equipment or wiring.
The GFI receptacle is designed to protect
people from the line-to-ground shock hazards
which could occur from defective power tools
or appliances operating from this device, or
from down-line outlets protected by it. It does
not prevent line-to-ground electric shock, but
does limit the time of exposure to a period
considered safe for normally healthy persons.
It does not protect persons against line-to-line
or line-to-neutral faults.
260 Sundancer
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NTERRUPTER
(275 Sundancer
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