Instructions

PN 8158/ PN 3158/ PN 8159/ PN 3159/ PN 8165/ PN 3165
PN 8560/ PN 3560/ PN 8561/ PN 3561/ PN 8580/ PN 3580
Panel Specifi cations
Material: 0.125” 5052-H32 Aluminum Alloy
Primary Finish: Chemical Treatment per Mil Spec C-5541
Final Panel Finish: Graphite color 2 part textured Polyurethane
Circuit Breakers: 8 amp Single Pole Carlingswitch B Series AC/DC
Magnetic Breakers 65VDC/277VAC maximum
Amperage Rating: Panel Main Bus rated for 50 amps maximum
Voltage Rating: Panels are rated for 230 volts AC and are so
marked in order to comply with ABYC standards
PN Inches Millimeters
Overall Dimensions: 8158/3158 5-1/4 x 3-3/4 133.4 x 95.3
8159/3159 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 133.4 x 190.5
8165/3165 14-3/4 x 7-1/2 374.7 x 190.5
8560/3560 14-3/4 x 4-1/2 374.7 x 114.3
8561/3561 10-1/2 x 7-1/2 266.7 x 190.5
8580/3580 5-1/4 x 11-1/4 133.4 x 285.8
Mounting Centers: 8158/3158 4-7/16 x 2-15/16 112.7 x 74.6
8159/3159 4-7/16 x 6-11/16 112.7 x 169.9
8165/3165 13-29/32 x 6-11/16 353.6 x 169.9
8560/3560 13-29/32 x 3-11/16 354.0 x 93.7
8561/3561 9-11/16 x 6-11/16 246.1 x 169.9
8580/3580 4-7/16 x 10-7/16 112.7 x 265.1
Standards: This panel, when properly installed, complies with
all applicable Standards and Recommended
Practices of the American Boat and Yacht Council
as well as United States Coast Guard 33 CFR Sub
Part 1.
Marine Electrical Prod ucts
Blue Sea Systems Inc. Phone [phone]
425 Sequoia Drive Fax [phone]
Bellingham, WA 98226 USA E-mail [e-mail]
www.bluesea.com
Document 9812 Rev.H
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.
AC Power Distribution Panels
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. 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 8129) 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.
3. Install branch circuit wires
Determine the proper wire size for each branch circuit using the wire
sizing chart. Verify that the standard 8 amp 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 termi-
nal. 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.
Note: This chart assumes wire with 105° C insulation rating
and no more than 2 conductors are bundled.
Not suitable for sizing flexible shore power cords.