Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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the master disconnect switch to the “ON” position. Circuit breakers on the
Safety Breaker Panel control the flow of electricity to the DC Control Cen-
ter and Bridge Breaker Panel.
The “house” battery also supplies power to the boat’s optional davit system.
Electricity from the battery to the davit system is controlled by an isolated
circuit breaker. The circuit breaker is located in the engine room on the
starboard aft bulkhead.
Refer to the “Engine Room” portion of Section 9 for the exact location of
the “house” battery, its master disconnect switch, and the davit system’s
circuit breaker.
2.1.3 Generator Battery
The generator has its own dedicated battery. This battery is located in the
starboard aft corner of the aft bilge.
Electricity from the battery to the generator starter is controlled by a
master disconnect switch. This switch is located beneath the engine room
access ladder in the aft bilge. To provide electricity to the generator starter,
turn the master disconnect switch to the “ON” position.
Refer to the “Engine Room” portion of Section 9 for the exact location of
the generator battery and its master disconnect switch.
2.1.4 Bow and Stern Thruster Battery Bank
The bow thruster and optional stern thruster are powered by a bank of four
12-volt batteries connected together to provide 24 volts. These batteries are
located in the engine room at the base of the port aft bulkhead, outboard.
Electricity from the batteries to each thruster is controlled by a separate
master disconnect switch. These switches are located in the engine room on
the port aft bulkhead. To provide electricity to a thruster, turn that
thruster’s master disconnect switch to the “ON” position.
Refer to the “Engine Room” portion of Section 9 for the exact location of
the bow and stern thruster battery bank and their master disconnect
switches.
2.1.5 Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels
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.