2013 Chaparral SSX Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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Example 2: If the Number 2 battery is low, place the
switch in the Number 1 position. Then start the en-
gine. This will allow the engine alternator to recharge
both batteries.
Note: When recharging a low battery, be sure to
run the engine for a suffi cient amount of time to
fully recharge the battery.
Note: Chaparral does not recommend any other settings than men-
tioned because of possible damage to batteries or engine alterna-
tor.
Three Selector Switches with Two Batteries and Single
Engine
Models: 257 SSX, 277 SSX, 285 SSX, 287 SSX
Each of the three battery switches have two positions:
All Switches Off
Power supplied to automatic bilge pump, CO detector (if so equipped),
stereo memory, and corrosion protection system (if so equipped).
#1 Battery Switch ON
Use only Main Engine battery.
#2 Battery Switch ON
Use only House battery. Recommended settings are as follows:
1. All Switches Off
When boat is not in use or power is not required, turn all switches to
OFF. The only power supplied at this setting is the automatic bilge
pumps, carbon monoxide detector (if equipped), stereo memory and
high water alarm.
2. #1 Battery Switch ON
To start the engine, place switch in ON position. With this setting, power
will now be supplied to your engine.
3. #2 Battery Switch ON
For cabin or accessory power, place the switch in the ON position.
Power will now be supplied to your boat from the House battery.
Note: Chaparral does not recommend leaving all three switches on
when the engine is off. This will drain both batteries and you will not
have a starting battery.
4. #1 Battery, #2 Battery and Parallel Switches ON
If both batteries are low, you still have the option of starting the engine
by combining the output from both batteries.
Note: When recharging a low battery, be sure to run the engine for a
suffi cient amount of time to fully recharge the battery.
Note: Chaparral does
not recommend any
other settings than
mentioned because
of possible damage to
batteries or engine al-
ternator.
Note: Chaparral rec-
ommends leaving the
parallel switch in OFF
position unless starting
engine.
Optional AC/DC Converter and Battery Charger
Your Chaparral boat may have an optional battery charging system which
operates off 120 or 220 volt AC power from shore power system. Turn
the charger on at the main cabin electrical panel whenever your boat is
connected to shore power to keep batteries fully charged. The AC-to-DC
converting and charging system is fully automatic and permanently wired
into the 12 volt DC system. If the monitored battery level drops under the
full charge range, the charger automatically turns ON and restores the
257, 277, 285 & 287 SSX Battery Panel
