confusing: there is a slide bar that allows access to the various battery
switches. The bar must be slid so that the switch can be depressed.
Just sliding the bar does NOT activate the switch, so be sure to depress
the switch, a red light should come on when the switch is properly
activated.
Port Engine Start Battery Starboard Engine Start Battery
House Bank of Batteries Generator Start Battery
Dedicated Thruster Battery
When a battery bank is being charged, the voltage will read 13.1 to 14.4
volts. When the battery bank is at rest, the voltmeter can provide a
rough idea of the level of charge in the batteries.
The batteries are under a charge by the engine alternators while
underway, the engine/house batteries are charged by the inverter/
battery charger when connected to shore power. The battery charger
and inverter circuit breakers
should be “ON” at the electrical panel.
Finally, operating the Generator will also provide a charge to the
various banks of batteries.
Level of Charge in a Battery
12.5 Volts 75%
12.25 Volts 50%
11.95 Volts 25%
11.70 Volts 0%
