Everglades 340 DC, Owner'S Manual

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Electrical System
6.8 DC System Circuit Protection
Overview
Power is distributed to most of the 12 volt acces-
sories through circuit breakers and fuses located
in the battery switch panel. The “Main” circuit
breaker protects primary accessory circuits from
an overload.
The circuits for most accessories activated by the
switches in the helm switch panel are protected
by circuit protection built into the switches. If a
switch senses an overload, it will turn off to pro -
tect the circuit and the LED light will turn red to
indicate a fault. Press the switch to reset it. If it
trips again, find and correct the problem before
attempting to activate the accessory again.
The fuses are labeled for the accessory circuit
they protect. Blank fuse holders are reserved
for additional accessories not usually installed by
the factory.
If a fuse blows, it must be replaced with a fuse
of the same amperage as the original. The fuses
are labeled and color coded. Never try to correct
a problem with a 12 volt accessory by installing
a larger fuse. This could cause the accessory or
circuit with a problem to overheat, which could
result in an electrical fire.
Main Circuit Breakers & Fuse Panels in the Battery Switch Panels
2 3
5
4
1
6
6
1. Battery Switch Continuous Power Fuse Panel 4. Accessory Fuse Panel
2. Accessory Continuous Power Fuse Panel 5. Main Circuit Breakers
3. Accessory Fuse Panel 6. Battery Switches
Color Coded Fuses
CAUTION
PROPER FUSE OR BREAKER PROTECTION MUST BE
PROVIDED FOR ALL 12 VOLT EQUIPMENT ADDED. DO NOT
OVERLOAD THE ACCESSORY CIRCUIT BREAKERS, FUSE
PANELS OR OTHER CIRCUITRY THROUGH ADDITIONAL 12
VOLT EQUIPMENT.
The following is a description of the most common
circuit breakers and fuse panels. Some accessory
circuit breakers and fuses described in this section
provide protection for optional equipment that
may not be installed on your boat.