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Battery Charger
Supplies electrical current directly to the automatic battery charger which is accessed through the lower hatch
on the cabin bulkhead. The battery charger automatically charges and maintains the 12-volt batteries
simultaneously when activated. It is fully automatic and is equipped with an amp meter.
Charging can be monitored by using the volt meter in the engine gauge cluster. With the charger activated,
turn the ignition key switch that activates the volt meter to the “ON” position. (DO NOT START THE
ENGINES.) Then select the batteries one at a time and read the voltage on the volt meter. If the batteries
are in good condition and charging properly, the volt meter will indicate between 12 and 14.5 volts. If the
reading is below 12 volts, then the battery is not accepting a charge or the charger is not working properly.
Always turn the ignition switch off immediately after the monitoring is complete. See the battery charger
manual for more information.
The wires that supply DC charging current to the batteries are protected by an internal fuse in the battery
charger and two external circuit breakers, one for each battery bank output wire, located on the battery switch
panel. The external breakers protect the DC charging circuit from the batteries to the charger. The internal
fuses in the charger protect the DC charging circuit from the charger to the batteries.
Outlet
Supply electrical current to the ground fault interrupter (GFI) electrical outlet.
Note: All AC electrical outlets are provided with ground fault interrupters to protect against electric
shock. These outlets should be tested periodically to ensure proper operation by pressing the
test/reset buttons in the center of face plate. GFI outlets do not protect against short circuits
and overloads. This is done by the outlet breakers on the AC panel.
Accessory
Reserved for additional AC equipment.
GFI OUTLETS DO NOT PROVIDE 100% PROTECTION FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK. EVEN
THOUGH GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTERS PROVIDE PROTECTION BY REDUCING EX-
POSURE TIME FROM LINE TO GROUND SHOCK HAZARDS, IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO
RECEIVE AN ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM DEFECTIVE APPLIANCES OR POWER TOOLS AND
MISUSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.
4.6 Electrical System Maintenance
12-VOLT DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
At least once a year, spray all exposed electrical components behind the helm and in the plugs, with a protector.
Exterior light fixture bulbs should be removed and the metal contact areas coated with a non-water soluble
lubricant like petroleum jelly or silicone grease. The sockets should be sprayed with a protector. Care must
be taken not to get any oil or petroleum jelly on the glass portion of the bulbs as this will cause the bulb to
overheat and burn out.