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A description of the various positions for this battery
switch is as follows:
"OFF" - With the battery selector switch in the "OFF"
position, all 12 volt power to the boat is shut off
completely except to the automatic bilge pump and
stereo memory. A separate circuit breaker is provided
on the battery switch panel for the automatic bilge
pump. Al ways turn the battery selector switch to the
"OFF" position when the boat is removed from the
water.
NOTICE
DO NOT turn or "pass" the bat tery se lec tor switch
to the "OFF" posi tion while the en gine is run ning.
Al ter na tor and wir ing dam age could re sult.
"ON" (I) - When the battery switch is set to "ON",
current flows from the engine (start) battery to the
engine start circuit, and from the ship's systems
(house) battery to the ship's systems circuits.
"COMBINE BATTERIES" - When the battery switch is
set to "COMBINE BATTERIES", current flows from
both ship's systems and engine batteries to ship's sys-
tems and engine circuits. The "COMBINE BATTER-
IES" function offers the ability to combine the two
battery banks in the event of a low start battery. It also
makes it possible to charge both batteries when the
alternator is charging.
NOTICE
The panel is equipped with a voltage sensitive
relay (VSR) to allow charging of both batteries
when the alternator is charging.
H - 3
VOLTMETER
A voltmeter is typically incorporated into the "four-in-
one" gauge which is in s talled in the dash panel to
monitor the condi tion of the engine battery. Additional
informa tion on the voltmeter may be found in the
engine owner's manual.
H - 4
12 VOLT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
A. Helm Equipment
The ignition is protected by circuit breaker located on
the ignition switch panel itself. See Figure H7. Port
and starboard switch panels are labeled for ease of
Electrical Systems - Section H
identification. Many of the helm panel switches have a
built-in LED which lights up when the switch is placed
in "ON" position. This feature helps the operator know
whether or not a component has been activated,
especially in low-light situations. Note: Helm and
switch panels may vary by model.
The 12 Volt DC outlet and helm switch circuitry as well
as various other equipment circuitry is protected by a
helm circuit breaker panel previously discussed in
Section H-1. This panel is located underneath the
helm. The circuit breakers provide protection for
certain component wiring which are identified on the
panel itself. Note: Certain optional equipment may be
identified on the panel and if equipped will be protect-
ed by this helm circuit breaker panel. See Figures H4
& H5.
To avoid electrical problems, equipment damage
or electrical fires, use only replacement fuses or
breakers that are of equal rating to the originals.
Ignition Circuit Breaker
Figure H7: Ignition Switch Panel
Owner's Manual Page 70
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