Instructions

Marine Electrical Prod ucts
PN 8097 / PN 3097 / PN 8197 / PN 3197
PN 8411 / PN 3411 / PN 8511 / PN 3511
Panel Specifi cations
Voltage Rating: PN 8097 / 3097 / 8411 / 3411 120 Volts AC
PN 8197 / 3197 / 8511 / 3511 230 Volts AC
Panels are rated for these voltages and are so
marked in order to comply with ABYC standards.
Amperage Rating: Panel Buses are sized for 100 Amperes of
continuous current.
Material: 0.125” 5052-H32 Aluminum Alloy
Primary Finish: Chemical Treatment per Mil Spec C-5541C
Final Panel Finish: Graphite color 2 part textured Polyurethane
Inches Millimeters
Panel Depth: 2-1/2 63.50
PN 8097/3097/8197/3197 Dimensions: 10-1/2 x 3-3/4 266.70 x 95.30
PN 8411/3411/8511/3511 Dimensions: 10-1/2 x 4-1/2 266.70 x 114.30
PN 8097/3097/8197/3197 Centers: 9-11/16 x 2-15/16 245.60 x 74.20
PN 8411/3411/8511/3511 Centers: 9-11/16 x 3-11/16 246.10 x 93.70
Panel Features
PN 8097 / 3097 / 8197 / 3197 / 8411 / 3411 / 8511 / 3511
• E marked, Complies with European Standards
PN 8097 / 3097 / 8411 / 3411-120 Volt AC
• Six 15 Ampere branch circuit breakers
PN 8197 / 3197 / 8511 / 3411-230 Volt AC
• Six 8 Ampere branch circuit breakers
The Purpose of a Panel
There are fi ve purposes of a marine electrical panel:
• Power distribution
• Circuit (wire) protection
• Circuit ON/OFF switching
• Metering of voltage and amperage (In panels with meters)
• Condition Indication (circuit energized)
Blue Sea Systems Inc. Phone [phone]
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Document 9658 Rev.G
WARNING
@ It is not possible within the scope of these instructions to fully acquaint
the installer with all the knowledge of electrical systems that may be
necessary to correctly install this product. If the installer is not
knowledgeable in electrical systems we strongly recommend that an
electrical professional be retained to make the installation.
@ If either the panel front or back is to be exposed to water it must be
protected with a waterproof shield.
@ The panels must not be installed in explosive environments such as
gasoline engine rooms or battery compartments as the circuit breakers
are not ignition proof.
@ The vessel’s shore power cord must be disconnected form shoreside
power before installing this electrical panel.
@ If an inverter is installed on the vessel its power leads must be
disconnected at the battery before the panel installation. Be aware that
many inverters have a “sleep mode” in which their voltage potential
may not be detectable with measuring equipment.
@ If an AC Generator is installed aboard it must be stopped and rendered
inoperable before the panel is installed.
@ Verify that no other AC source is connected to the vessel’s wiring
before the panel is installed.
Guarantee
Any Blue Sea Systems product with which a customer is not satisfi ed
may be returned for a refund or replacement at any time.
Installation
1. Disconnect all AC and DC power
Disconnect all AC power originating on or off the vessel. This includes
inverters, generators, shore power attachments and any other device
capable of supplying AC power to the ship’s circuits.
Disconnect the main positive DC cable from all batteries to eliminate
the possibility of a short circuit and to disable the inverter while
installing the distribution panel.
2. Optional - Install label back lighting kit
If the optional backlighting kit has been purchased (PN 8065, 2 Req.),
install it according to the instructions included with the backlighting kit .
3. Select mounting location and cut opening
This panel is not intended to serve as the main AC circuit breaker
panel. A double pole circuit breaker that breaks both the AC hot and
neutral legs (such as Blue Sea Systems’ PN 8099 or PN 8199) must
be installed in a location which is not more than 10 feet from the shore
power inlet or the electrical attachment point of a permanently installed
shore power cord as measured along the conductors of the feed wires.
Select a mounting location which is protected from water on the panel
front and back and is not in an area where fl ammable vapors from
propane, gasoline or lead acid batteries accumulate. The circuit
breakers used in marine electrical panels are not ignition protected and
may ignite such vapors.
Using the panel template provided, make a cut out in the mounting
surface where the distribution panel is to be mounted. Do not yet
fasten the panel to the mounting surface.
4. Install branch circuit wires
Determine the proper wire size for each branch circuit using the chart
AC Power Distribution Panels
below. Verify that the standard circuit breakers installed in the panel
are correct for each branch circuit. Remove and replace any that are
incorrectly sized. The circuit breaker must have a rating less than
the allowable amperage of the wire, yet greater than the circuit’s
continuous current.
Connect each branch circuit hot (black) to the appropriate load
terminal. Connect each branch circuit neutral (white) to one of the
screws on the neutral bus. Connect each branch safety ground wire
(green) to one of the screws of the safety ground bus.
Do not confuse the neutral current carrying wires (sometimes called
ground) with the green normally non-current carrying wires (sometimes
called grounding). These two wires must be connected only at the
source of power, nowhere else.
Wire sizing chart
Use the wire sizing chart below to determine the proper branch and
feed circuit wire sizes.
Allowable Amperage of Conductors
Note: This chart assumes wire with 105°C insulation rating
and no more than 2 conductors are bundled.
Not suitable for sizing fl exible shore power cords.