B40 Owner’s Manual
Page 17 of 28
June. 1, 2007
rev 00
VIII) ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
12V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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Never work on a live electrical installation.
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Batteries should be carefully lashed.
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Do not obstruct the battery ventilation ducts, some of them discharge hydrogen presenting a risk of explosion. Do not
obstruct the battery ventilation ducts, some of them discharge hydrogen presenting a risk of explosion.
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Batteries should be handled with precaution. In case of the spillage of electrolyte, rinse the part of the body that has
entered into contact with it abundantly and call a doctor.
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To avoid a short circuit between the two battery poles, do not stow conductive objects close to the batteries (metal
tools,…).
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When charging or connecting / disconnecting batteries, the battery switches must be off.
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Never modify the characteristics of devices for the protection of overvoltage.
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Never modify an installation. Call on the services of a qualified marine electrician.
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Never install or replace electrical equipment or appliances with components exceeding the amperage of the system.
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Never leave the boat unattended when the electrical installation is switched on, except for the automatic bilge pump and
systems for fire protection or burglar alarms.
Please note; the wires of the 12V system are red for the positives and black for the negatives.
Electricity Layout
ENGINE
OPTION
BOW THRUSTER
W indlass
relay
HOUSE
BATTERIES
WINDLASS
Bow
thruster
BAT.SWITCH
Bow thruster
Fuse
Bow thruster
T
3 0
ma
40 A
220 Volts / 5 0Hz
ENGINE
Battery
P40
P41
P43
P42
P44
P45
P46
P50
P51
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