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2.1.5 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 eventu-
ally 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
“house” batteries and one for the generator battery.
2.1.5.1 Engine / “House” Battery Charger
The voltage levels of both the engine and “house” batteries are monitored
and maintained by a single battery charger.
To operate the battery charger:
1. Provide AC power to the boat, from either a shore power source or
the generator. Refer to
3.2.1 Shore Power
or
3.2.2 Generator
Power
for more information.
2. On the AC Control Center, switch the Battery Charger 1 circuit
breaker “ON.” Refer to
3.3.2 AC Control Center
for more informa-
tion. The engine / “house” battery charger now automatically charges
the engine and “house” batteries when their voltage drops below a
predetermined level.
The engine / “house” battery charger is located in the engine room on the
port forward bulkhead. Refer to
9.7.4 Engine Room
for the exact loca-
tion of this battery charger.
2.1.5.2 Generator Battery Charger
The voltage level of the generator battery is monitored and maintained
by a single battery charger. The voltage level of the generator battery is
also maintained by the generator’s alternator whenever the generator is
operating.
To operate the battery charger:
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