Scout Boats 320 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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each battery and direct the available current to the batteries that
require charging. When one or both engines are started, the
engine alternator(s) start to recharge the batteries. This charging
current passes through the VSR and the engine isolator charging
circuit. These circuits sense the charge and it is split between the
batteries, with the lowest battery receiving the most charge.
When the engines are turned o
ff all charging stops and all sensing
circuits turn o ff thereby automatically isolating the batteries from
one another. The engine isolator charging circuits from each
engine have a 100 amp breaker which is located on the port and
starboard walls of the aft bilge. It is recommended to check these
breakers periodically and make sure they are not tripped. When in
port or at anchor the switch that supplies the engines should be
o
ff . This will keep the engine starting batteries in reserve for
starting the engines. All battery switches should be in the “OFF”
position when leaving the boat unattended.
Note: Current is supplied to the automatic float switches for the bilge pumps
when the batteries are connected, even if the battery switch is o
ff .
12-Volt Accessory Switch Panels
The main accessory switch panels are located at the helm and on
the hard top. The fuses that protect the accessories are located
in the CZone modules. See CZone section for exact location of
fuses.
The following is a description of the accessories controlled by
the hardtop accessory switch panel:
FWD Spreader
Activates the forward spreader light on the hard top.
AFT Spreader
Activates the aft spreader light on the hard top.
Hardtop Lt
Activates the hardtop light.
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