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DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SECTION 2
Generator Battery
The generator has its own dedicated battery. This battery is located in the aft
bilge, directly beneath the port cockpit hatch.
Electricity from the battery to the generator starter is controlled by a master
disconnect switch. This switch is located next to the port forward corner of
the generator. To provide electricity to the generator starter, turn the master
disconnect switch to the “ON” position.
Refer to Section 9 - Hatches for the exact location of the generator battery and
its master disconnect switch.
Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels
You can determine the voltage level of each engine battery by activating the
battery’s dedicated voltmeter. The voltmeters are located with the other engine
gauges at the helm. To activate each engine’s voltmeter, turn the engine’s ignition
key one position to the right.
Carefully follow the procedures described in Section 5 before
starting your boat’s engines. Improper starting procedures can create
hazardous situations.
NOTE:
You do not need to start the engine to activate its voltmeter. Refer to the
OEM information for details on operating the engines.
A fully charged battery that has not been charged or discharged for at least two
hours should indicate between 12.3 and 12.6 volts. A reading below this level
indicates a partly discharged battery.
Charging the Batteries
While the engines are running, their alternators generally supply enough power
to replace the power used by the boat’s 12-volt equipment.
Without an engine running, however, the 12-volt equipment will eventually
drain the batteries they are using. If this occurs, either start the engines or use
the onboard battery charger to recharge the batteries.
Never allow the boat’s batteries to become completely discharged.
Completely discharging a battery can damage it to the point that it
can no longer be recharged. The battery chargers should always be
operating when your boat is connected to shore power. If you leave
your boat for an extended period of time and the boat is not connected
to shore power, turn all battery master disconnect switches to the
“OFF” position.
Your boat is equipped with two battery chargers: one for the engine and
accessory batteries and one for the generator battery.
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