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OWNER’S MANUAL
A1010 3 Cabin Segue 110V Original Dated Sept 2006.doc Page 40 of 59
18. 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.
18.1 BATTERY OPERATION .
The engine batteries are situated in their respective engine rooms, the house
batteries and the Genset Starter battery are situated in Port Foredeck locker. The
house battery switches and Genset starter battery switch are located under the chart
table in the Saloon area.
The house battery switch 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 next to hanging lockers of the port and
starboard aft cabins.
NEVER TOUCH THE POSITIVE (+) SWITCH WHILE THE ENGINES ARE
RUNNING.
When leaving the yacht the house battery, genset and engine starter battery switches
should be in the 'off' position.
18.2 WINDLASS OPERATION .
The windlass breaker is situated under the chart table, below the battery switches.
The windlass will only operate when the port engine is running.
To operate the windlass:
1. Start the 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.