Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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NOTE: Each engine's alternator also maintains
the charge level within its respective battery when-
ever the engine is running.
The 12 volt equipment controlled through your boat's
two 12 volt circuit breaker panels is powered by the
"house" battery bank. To provide electricity to the
circuit breaker panels, place the “house” battery bank
master disconnect switch in the "ON" position. This
switch is located below the lowest step leading from the
salon to the aft deck.
The voltage level in the "house" battery bank is main-
tained by either the engine alternators, whenever the
engines are running, or by the boat's 60 amp battery
charger, whenever AC power is supplied to your boat.
When the battery charger is operating, it automatically
monitors the "house" battery bank and charges it when-
ever its voltage level drops below a predetermined
point. The battery charger is located in the engine room
on the port aft bulkhead. Refer to the "Battery
Charger 1" portion of Section 3 for more information
on operating the battery charger.
The optional generator has its own dedicated battery.
To provide electricity to the generator starter, place the
generator master disconnect switch in the "ON" posi-
tion. This switch is located near the generator in the
forward engine room.
The voltage level of the generator battery is monitored
and maintained by the generator's alternator and by the
generator's 20 amp battery charger. Refer to the "Bat-
tery Charger 2" portion of Section 3 for more informa-
tion on operating the battery charger.
Engine Batteries
Read, understand, and follow the procedures de-
scribed in Section 5 before starting your boat's en-
gines. Improper starting procedures can create haz-
ardous situations.
“House” Battery
Bank
Generator Battery
Monitoring Battery
Voltage Levels