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Ship’s Batteries - There are two sets of batteries in the engine room. The set of batteries grouped together runs
the services such as pumps, refrigerator, and lights. These are the “house” batteries. They are normally charged
by the engine during your cruising. If shore power is not available you will need to charge the house batteries
in the evening and morning. Simply run the engine at @1200 RPMs for about twenty minutes. Plug into
shore power whenever possible to maintain optimum battery condition.
The single battery is for starting the engine. This battery is charged by an alternator separate from the “house “
batteries.
Inverter/Charger - Shore Power - The inverter provides household 120 Volt AC power from the “house”
batteries. The control panel is just inside the aft hatch on the electric panel. The inverter allows the use of small
appliances such as radios, electric razors, small TVs, laptop, cell phone charger. Outlets are generally located
near the sinks.
The inverter needs to be “on” in order to supply household power when NOT plugged into shore power.
Inverter use results in a relatively rapid “house” battery discharge if the engine isn’t running AND shore
power isn’t connected.
In order for the inverter/charger to charge your “house” batteries, the shore power cable must be plugged into an
electrical source on shore. The “AC Input” light on the inverter panel illuminates when shore power is
successfully connected (this may take 7-12 seconds to register).
Plug into shore power whenever possible to maintain optimum battery condition.
The inverter control panel allows you to monitor battery voltage. Proper DC Volts should range from @
11.5-14.5 volts. If DC Volts falls below 11.5, plug into shore power. If unavailable, run engine for 20-30
minutes. If DC Volts is below 11.0 with either shore power connected or the engine running, turn inverter “off”
and call Mid-Lakes.
