Robertson and caine Leopard 38, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
L38 OM 110v Rev0 (11/02/03) Page 46
19. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM – DC
The DC electrical system is 12v. The layout and controls are shown on the accompanying
drawings.
The following precautions should be applied:
1.
Always check the batteries and their state of charge before sailing.
2. Before sailing, check that the navigation lights are working and that spare bulbs
are on board.
3. NEVER WORK ON ANY ELECTRICAL ITEM WHEN IT IS IN USE OR POWER
TO IT IS SWITCHED ON.
4. NO ELECTRICAL ITEM OR CABLE SHOULD BE MODIFIED UNLESS BY A
QUALIFIED MARINE ELECTRICIAN.
5. NEVER CHANGE THE CAPACITY OF A FUSE OR BREAKER.
6. NEVER INSTALL NEW EQUIPMENT, WHICH HAS A GREATER RATING THAN
ITS PREDECESSOR DOES.
7. NEVER LEAVE THE VESSEL UNATTENDED WITH POWER ON, EXCEPT FOR
THE BILGE PUMPS.
BATTERY OPERATION.
The engine batteries are situated in their respective engine rooms, and the house
batteries are situated in the saloon seat locker. The house battery switches are under the
chart table.
There is one (+) positive and one (-) negative battery switch to connect the house
batteries. These should be left on at all times while the yacht is occupied, AND
SWITCHED OFF IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL FIRE!
The engine battery switches are situated in the hanging lockers of the port and starboard
aft cabins.
NEVER TOUCH EITHER THE POSITIVE (+) OR NEGATIVE (-) SWITCHES WHILE THE
ENGINES ARE RUNNING.
When leaving the yacht both house battery switches and engine starter battery switches
should be in the 'off' position.
WINDLASS OPERATION.
The windlass breaker is situated under the chart table, above the battery switches.
The windlass will only operate when the port engine is running.
To operate the windlass:
1. Start port engine.
2. Check that the windlass breaker under the switch panel is on.
3. Switch on at the windlass remote control.
4.
Press the “UP” or “DOWN” buttons as required.