10 Chapter 2: Components/Systems
4100 SCA Sport Yacht
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Owner’s Manual Supplement
Parallel Battery Switch
The parallel battery switch is located at the helm on the starboard switch panel. Activating the parallel switch allows
you to combine the batteries power for emergency engine starting (when batteries are low).
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To use the parallel mode, make sure both battery switches are turned on. Hold down the parallel switch while
cranking the engine. Once the engine has started, release the switch.
Battery Charging
Alternators
The alternators installed on your engines maintain proper charge levels for the engine and accessory batteries while
the engines are running (see “Table 1” below).
Battery Charger
Your yacht is equipped with a battery charger. Read the battery charger manual provided in your yacht’s owner’s
packet before using the charger.
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The battery charger, located in the engine compartment, can be accessed through the aft berth by removing the
access panel below the television cabinet.
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The battery charger’s circuit breaker is located on the AC panel and must be turned on for charging to occur.
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The battery charger will charge the batteries whenever the yacht is plugged into 120 volt shore power or the
(optional) generator is operating.
Table 1: Battery Charging
Battery Charger
Stbd. Eng. Alternator
Port Eng. Alternator
Starboard Engine
Battery
Charges battery while
connected to shore power
or running generator.
Charges battery while
starboard engine is running.
Does NOT
charge battery.
Port Engine and
(optional) Generator
Battery
Charges battery while
connected to shore power
or running generator.
Does NOT
charge battery.
Charges battery while
port engine is running.
Accessory
Battery
Charges battery while
connected to shore power
or running generator.
Charges battery while
starboard engine is runnings.
Does NOT
charge battery.
SYSTEM DAMAGE HAZARD!
The crossover (parallel) switch should only be used for emergency engine starting.
CAUTI O N!
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The battery charging systems (alternator and battery charger) are designed to charge con-
ventional lead-acid batteries. Before installing gel-cell (or other new technology) batteries,
read and follow the battery charger’s operating instructions.
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Loose battery cable connections will damage your battery charger and your yacht.
CAUTI O N!
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