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III. VESSEL SYSTEMS
A. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Libertas has two electrical systems, 110 volts AC and 12 volts DC. It is important to understand these two
systems are completely separate and isolated from one another. There is no inverter. Both AC and DC
systems are controlled at the electrical panel at the navigation station.
There are separate breakers for 110 volt AC
and 12 volt DC.
Important: Refer to these photos for positioning of switches when leaving the vessel at the dock after
a cruise.
Battery Switch
Start engine and charge with switch turned to ALL. Dedicate #1 for starting and #2 for house use when
anchored or when batteries have not recently received a charge
. Otherwise, leave selector switched to ALL,
including when plugged into shore power.
Important: Never turn OFF the engine battery switch while the engines are running. DAMAGE
WILL OCCUR. It is a good practice to avoid changing the battery selector while the engine is
running.
110-Volt AC System
Libertas
is equipped with the capacity to plug into dockside shore power (110 volt AC) using the heavy
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