After the generator is running, turn your AC distribution switch to generator (or ship) on the AC
panel. This is a slide switch choice. Turn on your AC systems just as you do when hooking up
your shore power (loading the system slowly). If you have been anchored for a while, turn on
the battery charger first for 10 minutes. Too much load such as a water heater, stove top etc.
may overload the system.
To turn the generator off, first take off the load by turning the AC breakers off. Turn of the main
AC distribution switch. Last kill the generator by holding the stop button down until it shuts
down completely.
Note: If the generator will not start from the electrical panel controls, open the engine hatch
and check the breaker on the generator to make sure it has not tripped. You can also start the
generator from the engine room.
House 12 Volt System
Six battery banks support your 12 volt system: #1 Port Engine Start #2 Starboard Engine Start #3
Bow Thruster Start #4 House Battery Bank #5 Inverter Battery Bank #6 Generator
Your battery switches are located in the cupboard below the electrical panel. Normally you will
leave the switches in the on position. Note: Changing the position of the battery switches with
the engine running
will cause damage
! Only change the position of the switches with the engine
off.
Your 12 volt panel shows all the systems supported by your batteries. Primarily you will be
turning on these breakers for lights, water pressure, electronics, etc. Bilge pumps will always be
left on.
When disconnected from shore power, the 12 volt system will drain the batteries especially
when at anchor. Monitor your batteries very carefully. The DC voltmeter on the DC panel can
be switched between your battery banks to measure the battery voltage. Typically the bank
should read from about 13.0 to 14.5 volts when being charged. While at rest, your voltage will
drop as indicated in the figures below.
All your batteries are charged while underway by the alternator. The engine and house
batteries are charged by the battery charger/inverter while connected to shore power. Ensure
that the charger is on as well as the inverter charger. The generator will also charge the
batteries.
Voltage
Battery State of Charge
12.65 volts
100 %
12.25 volts
50%
12.47 volts
75 %
11.95 volts
25%
11.70 volts
0%
Sanitation System
It is imperative that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of a marine head.
The valves, openings, and pumps are small and will clog easily. If the head gets clogged,
it is
