Sea Ray 44 Sedan Bridge, Owner'S Manual

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6.7
S
ECTION
6 • E
LECTRICAL
S
YSTEM
44 Sedan Bridge ( 455 Sedan Bridge )
B. R
EPLACING A
F
USE OR
B
REAKER
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. See pages 6.6 & 6.11 thru 6.13 for
the proper breaker and/or fuse size.
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
FUSE
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
6. E
LECTRICAL
S
YSTEM
F
USE
B
LOCKS
& B
REAKERS
Fuse blocks utilizing automotive type blade fuses
are used to provide overload protection to the
electronic components at the helm and to the CO
monitors in the cabin.
The electronics fuse block is located on the
control station component board and can be
accessed by opening the door below the helm.
The fuse block for the CO monitors throughout
the vessel is located inside the Main DC
Distribution Panel in the aft salon.
A. W
INDLASS
B
REAKER
The windlass breaker is located inside the Main
Disconnects Enclosure which is located portside
in the bilge forward of the main engine battery bank.
E
LECTRONICS
F
USE
B
LOCK AT
C
ONTROL
S
TATION
(F
IG
. 6.7.2)
F
USE
B
LOCK
, T
YPICAL
(F
IG
. 6.7.1)