Battery Switches; Alternators; Battery Charger - Bayliner Ciera User Manual

8 Chapter 2: Components/Systems

Battery Switches

Two rotary battery switches are installed on your boat. The battery
switches are located under the aft cockpit entertainment center sink
and should be switched to the off position whenever the boat is left
unoccupied for long periods of time.
Starting Positions
When starting your boat's engines or optional generator, the
engine battery switch selector should be placed into position "2".
Normal Battery Switch Positions
After starting your boat's engines, the engine battery switch
selector should be kept in position "2" and the house battery
selector switch should be set to position "1". These normal
operating positions ensure proper charging of the port and
starboard batteries while the engines are running.
Parallel Battery Switch Positions
When one or both battery switches are placed in the "BOTH"
position, power is drawn from both batteries to allow emergency
starting of the engines. Only in an emergency should a battery
switch be placed in the "BOTH" position. When the emergency
situation is resolved, the battery switch selector should immedi-
ately be switched back to its normal operating position.
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SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
• Never disconnect battery cables or turn off battery switches
while engines are running as this can cause damage to your
boat's electrical components.
• Battery switches should be placed in the parallel (BOTH)
position only in an emergency and returned to their
normal operating positions once the emergency is over.

Alternators

The alternators installed on your boat maintain proper charge levels of your boat's batteries during engine operation.

Battery Charger

Your boat is equipped with a battery charger. We recommend that you thoroughly read and understand the battery
charger manual (provided in your boat's owner's packet) before using the battery charger for the first time.
• The battery charger's circuit breaker is located on the AC panel and must be turned on for charging to occur.
• The battery charger will charge the batteries whenever the boat is plugged into shore power or whenever the
optional generator is operating.
The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger) installed on your boat are
designed to charge conventional lead-acid batteries. Before installing gel-cell or other new tech-
nology batteries, consult with the battery manufacturer about charging system requirements.
3055 EL Ciera Sunbridge • Owner's Manual Supplement
CAUTI ON!
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(VIEW OF COCKPIT ENTERTAINMENT CENTER)
PORT
CAUTION!
BATTERY SWITCH PANEL LOCATION
NORMAL BATTERY
SWITCH POSITIONS:
ENGINE BATTERY
SWITCH TO
POSITION "2"
HOUSE BATTERY
SWITCH TO
POSITION "1"
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER SINK
BATTERY
SWITCH
PANEL