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The HOUSE BATTERY BANK provides power for all DC systems, except the engines, the bow thruster,
and the automatic bilge pumps. When disconnected from shore power, all 12-volt devices drain the house
battery. Use devices as needed.
When a battery bank is being charged, the voltage will read from about 13.1 volts to 14.4 volts depending
upon state-of-charge of the battery bank. When the battery bank is at rest, (that is, not being charged), the
voltmeter can give a rough indication of the state-of-charge of the battery bank.
House and Start batteries are charged by the engine ALTERNATORS while underway. The engine/house
batteries are also charged by the BATTERY CHARGER when connected to shore power. Ensure the
Battery Charger breakers at the electrical panel are ON. The GENERATOR will also charge the batteries.
SANITATION SYSTEM
