6.6
S
ECTION
6 • E
LECTRICAL
S
YSTEM
52 Sedan Bridge
(525 Sedan Bridge)
F
USE
B
LOCK
, T
YPICAL
(F
IG
. 6.6.1)
Use of higher amperage fuses or breakers is a fire
hazard.
Use fuses and breakers having the same amperage
rating as the original or as specified.
!
WARNING
7. E
LECTRICAL
S
YSTEM
F
USE
B
LOCKS
& B
REAKERS
Fuse blocks utilizing automotive type blade fuses
are used to provide overload protection.
Control Station Fuse Block: Located
on the forward bulkhead under the control station.
It can be accessed by a door directly below the
helm. This fuse block protects the VHF radio,
radar, autopilot and other electronic accessories.
Cabin Fuse Block: Located on the main
distribution panel accessory board behind the 12
volt DC distribution panel in the salon. This fuse
block provides power to the carbon monoxide
monitors, TV antenna amplifier and main
distribution panel lights.
In the event it becomes necessary to replace a
fuse or an electrical breaker, REPLACE THE
FUSE OR BREAKER ONLY WITH A FUSE OR
BREAKER OF THE SAME RATING. The
amperage is marked on the fuse or breaker.
If a fuse or breaker is replaced with one of lower
amperage, it will be insufficient to carry the
electrical load of the equipment it is connected to
and cause nuisance tripping or blowing.
Conversely if a fuse or breaker is replaced with
one of higher amperage, it will not provide
adequate protection against an electrical
malfunction and could create a possible fire
hazard.
It is recommended that you carry spare fuses and
breakers.
Some of the various types of breakers used on
your boat are as follows:
This type is an in-line fuse
holder and uses an
automotive-type blade fuse.
This type of breaker is found
on the control station DC
breaker panel located
behind the access panel
below the control station
switch panel. These
breakers protect the trim
tabs, wipers, windshield
vent, navigation lights, hatch
lift, spot light, engine synchronizer,
horn, instrument lights, 12V receptacle and
accessories.
This type of breaker is
typically found on the main
distribution panel. It selects
the electrical power source,
either from the generator or
from shore power.
This type of breaker is found
on the main DC breaker
panel. It is used to protect
the bilge pumps, sump
pumps, bilge blowers,
control station main,
electronics, systems
FUSE
