Carver 33 SUPER SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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Refer to 9.7.4 Engine Room and 2.2.1 Safety Breaker Panel for the
exact locations of the “house” battery and its master disconnect switch.
2.1.3 Generator Battery
The generator has its own dedicated battery. This battery is located in
the engine room beneath the centerline catwalk, aft of the engine batter-
ies.
Electricity from the battery to the generator starter is controlled by a
master disconnect switch. This switch is located beneath a hatch in the
cockpit, next to the generator. To provide electricity to the generator
starter, turn the master disconnect switch to the “ON” position.
Refer to 9.7.4 Engine Room and 9.7.1 Hatches for the exact location of
the generator battery and its master disconnect switch.
2.1.4 Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels
Carefully follow the procedures described in Section 5 before starting
your boat’s engines. Improper starting procedures can create hazardous
situations.
You can determine the voltage level of each engine battery by activating
the battery’s dedicated voltmeter. The voltmeters are located with the
other engine gauges at the helm. To activate each engine’s voltmeter,
turn the engine’s ignition key one position to the right.
NOTE: You do not need to start the engine to activate its voltmeter. Refer to
the OEM information for details on operating the engines.
A fully charged battery that has not been charged or discharged for at
least two hours should indicate between 12.3 and 12.6 volts. A reading
below this level indicates a partly discharged battery.
2.1.5 Charging the Batteries
While the engines are running, their alternators generally supply enough
power to replace the power used by the boat’s 12-volt equipment.
Without an engine running, however, the 12-volt equipment will eventu-
ally drain the batteries they are using. If this occurs, either start the
engines or use the onboard battery charger to recharge the batteries.