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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
All functions on the electrical panel where the voltage is not specified operate on 12 or 24 volts.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Electrical circuit, 12-24 V
- Never work on a live electric fitting.
- The batteries must be strongly fastened.
- Do not block the battery ventilation ducts, some of them may give off hydrogen which
represents a danger of explosion.
- The batteries must be handled with care. In the case of contact with electrolyte
thoroughly rinse off the affected part of the body and consult a doctor.
- To avoid short-circuiting between the battery poles do not store conducting objects
near to the batteries (metal tools, etc...).
- Turn off the battery switches when installing batteries or during their
connection/disconnection.
- Never modify the specifications of power overload protection devices.
- Never modify an installation. Use the services of a qualified marine electricity
technician.
- Never install or replace the electric appliances (or any electric equipement) by
components exceeding the capacity (amperage) of the circuit (Watt for bulbs).
- Never leave the vessel unattended when the electrical installation is under power, with
the exception of the automatic bilge pump and the fire and theft protection circuits
- Certain lights represent a significant heat source, be careful of surrounding objects.
Note that the 12 V circuit wires are red for positive and black for negative.
Those of the 24 V circuit are white or brown for positive and blue for negative.
Electrical circuit, 110-230 V
Certain vessels are equipped (as either standard or optional features depending on the
model)with a 110 V or 230 V circuit.
The following measures are recommended in order to avoid the danger of electrical shock and
fire:
- Never work on a live electric fitting.
- Plug in the boat/shore supply cable in the boat before you plug it into the shore supply
socket.
- Never let the end of the boat/shore supply cable hang in the water.
- When the shore supply is connected there may be a difference between the "earth" of
the vessel and that of the mains supply, this could create a danger of a counter balance
current and therefore electrocution (particularly for any swimmers in the vicinity)
- Turn off the shore supply with the onboard cut-off switch before connecting or
disconnecting the vessel/shore supply line.
- Disconnect the ship/shore power cable at the shore socket first.
- If the reverse polarity indicator is activated immediately disconnect the cable. Rectify
the polarity fault before using the vessel's electrical installation.
DANGER
- There may be danger of fire or explosion if direct current systems are
incorrectly used.