Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge, Owner'S Manual

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44 Sedan Bridge ( 455 Sedan Bridge )
6.2
S
ECTION
6 • E
LECTRICAL
S
YSTEM
! DANGER
• Never use an open flame in the battery
storage area.
• Avoid striking sparks near the batteries.
• A battery will explode if a flame or spark ignites
the free hydrogen given off during charging.
Always disconnect battery cables before doing any
work on the engine's electrical system or alternator
wiring to prevent arcing or damage to the
! CAUTION
While the engine or generator is running, the
battery terminal clamps must not be loosened or
detached nor should the battery solenoid
switch(es) be turned off. The alternator and other
electronic units will be damaged.
! CAUTION
B
OW
T
HRUSTER
B
ATTERIES
(O
PTIONAL
)
(F
IG
. 6.2.1)
A
B
FWD
C
two (2) Group 31, 12 volt marine batteries
connected in series dedicated to its operation.
Recommended batteries are available through your
local Sea Ray
®
dealer.
A. T
O
R
EMOVE THE
B
ATTERY
C
ABLES
:
1. Turn OFF all items drawing power from the
batteries.
2. Turn OFF the “CONVERTER” breaker at the
main distribution panel.
3. Turn OFF battery solenoid switches.
4. Remove the positive cable first, then the
negative cable. To replace the cables, reverse
the procedure.
B. B
ATTERY
M
AINTENANCE
:
• Check the fluid level in the cells approximately
every 4 weeks, and more often in summer and
hot zones.
• The fluid level must be between the lower and
the upper markings.
• Only replenish with distilled water. Do not use
metal funnels.
• Coat battery terminal clamps with silicone
grease. Keep battery clean and dry.
Only use a battery charger designed to charge
automotive/marine type batteries when batteries
are disconnected from the boat’s electrical circuit.
3. M
AIN
DC B
REAKER
P
ANEL
The main DC breaker panel (Figure 6.3.1) is
located on the forward component board in the
bilge. The breaker panel contains breakers for
various equipment.
The bilge pumps, emergency bilge pumps, bilge
blowers, stereo memory and systems monitor
remain energized at all times and CANNOT be
turned OFF with the battery solenoids. The entire
remaining DC system CAN be turned OFF with
the battery solenoid switches.
D
BOW THRUSTER BATTERIES
STARBOARD FORWARD
BILGE COMPONENT BOARD
BOW THRUSTER SOLENOID
BOW THRUSTER FUSE
B
A
C
D
Use ONLY Marine Rated parts to replace such items
as starters, distributors, alternators, generators,
etc. Do not use Automotive Parts because they
are not ignition protected and could cause a fire or
explosion.
! DANGER