Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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The engine manufacturer has established a minimum
oil pressure rating for your engines, as listed in the
engine OEM information. To avoid damaging the
engines, shut them down if the oil pressure is below
the minimum rating.
Voltmeter
The voltmeter displays the amount of charge in the
boat's batteries. When the battery is fully charged, the
voltmeter indicates 12.5 volts. As a battery is used, its
indicated voltage decreases. Each engine battery has its
own voltmeter. The voltmeter is "OFF" until the igni-
tion switch for its engine is turned "ON". Refer to the
"Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels" portion of
Section 2 for additional information on the voltmeters.
Fuel Gauges
The fuel gauges display the approximate amount of fuel
in the fuel tanks. These gauges are not calibrated and
should not be regarded as an accurate method of mea-
suring the amount of fuel in the tanks. Both fuel gauges
are "OFF" until the ignition switch for the port engine is
turned "ON".
The gauges on the helm instrument panel should be
protected from the sun and weather when not in use.
The gauges are not waterproof. Protecting them from
the elements prolongs their life.
NOTE: Small beads of moisture (condensation) can
form behind the glass bezel on some gauges. This does
not mean the gauge is defective. The Carver Limited
Warranty does not cover the replacement of gauges that
are cosmetically affected by condensation.
The gauges can be affected by static electricity that may
build up on their glass bezels. To help reduce the static
electricity and thus improve the gauges’ accuracy,
periodically wash the bezels with warm water and a
mild liquid detergent.
Gauge
Maintenance