Bayliner 2005 289 Classic, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 12: Electrical System 289 • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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12-Volt DC System
Batteries
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The batteries supply electricity for lights, 12-volt accessories, engine starting.
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The Electrical section of Chapter 8 in the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual provides battery care and
maintenance instructions.
Battery Switch
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Standby-loads, such as the automatic bilge pumps and the stereo
memory, are not affected by the battery switch since they are wired
directly to the battery (see the Wiring Diagrams section of this
chapter for more details).
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Turn the battery switch to the Off position whenever the boat will
be unoccupied for long periods of time.
Battery Switch Positions
BATTERY SWITCH
POSITIONS
ENGINE
STARTING
ACCESSORIES & LIGHTS
ENGINE
ALTERNATOR
BATTERY
CHARGER
POSITION
"1"
Battery 1
Provides Start-
ing Power
Battery 1
Provides Power for
Accessories and Lights
Charges
Battery 1
Charges BOTH
Batteries
POSITION
"2"
Battery 2
Provides Start-
ing Power
Battery 2
Provides Power for
Accessories and Lights
Charges
Battery 2
Charges BOTH
Batteries
"BOTH"
POSITION
BOTH Batteries
Provide Start-
ing Power
BOTH Batteries Provide
Power for Accessories and
Lights (not advised unless
engine is running)
Charges BOTH
Batteries
Batteries will NOT
Charge Properly
SHOCK & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
When the engine is running, NEVER turn Off the battery switch or disconnect the bat-
tery cables. Doing either could cause damage to your boat’s engine and/or electrical
system components.
CAUTI ON !
Make sure your selling dealer fully explains how to use the battery switch.
NOTI CE
BATTERY
SWITCH
Since your boat’s batteries were installed by your dealer, the battery switch positions listed
below may vary. Make sure your selling dealer fully explains how to use the battery switches.
NOTI CE