Owner`s manual

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Chapter 4:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4.1 General
Your Pursuit is equipped with a 12-volt DC electrical system and may be equipped with an optional AC system.
The AC system draws current from shore power outlets at dockside. The DC system draws current from on-
board batteries.
The Group 31, 12-volt batteries provided in your boat are of the lead-acid type. They will require periodic
maintenance. The batteries are located under the forward deck and are accessed through the forward hatch.
There are electrical schematics included in this manual to assist with servicing the electrical systems.
COMPARTMENTS ON A PURSUIT BOAT MAY BE LIGHTED FOR NIGHT USE. LIGHT
BULBS GENERATE HEAT AND CAN IGNITE ORDINARY COMBUSTIBLES CAUSING A
FIRE. DO NOT PLACE OR STORE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS IN CONTACT WITH
LIGHT BULBS. TURN OFF ALL LIGHTING PRIOR TO LEAVING THE BOAT.
4.2 12-Volt DC System
There are three batteries controlled by battery selector switches. These batteries are in two banks. One battery
is reserved for engine starting. Two batteries are combined into a battery bank that serves house and electronics
functions. The batteries can be charged by both engines or by the battery charger when connected to optional
shore power.
Distribution circuit breakers, located near the battery selector switches, protect the system from an overload.
Other circuit breakers, located near the selector switches, provide protection for the aft bilge pump and the
optional battery charger, stereo and windlass. The forward bilge is not used. All 12-volt power is distributed
to the 12-volt accessories through individual circuit breakers located in the helm circuit breaker panel or the
head breaker panel. Most 12-volt accessories are operated directly by switches in the head and cockpit panels.
PROPER FUSE OR BREAKER PROTECTION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL 12-VOLT
EQUIPMENT ADDED. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE ACCESSORY CIRCUIT BREAKERS OR
OTHER CIRCUITRY THROUGH ADDITIONAL 12-VOLT EQUIPMENT.
4.3 DC Distribution System
The battery switches are a part of an integrated DC power distribution system that contains several components.
The battery switch panel is accessed through a door on the aft wall of the head compartment. The following
are descriptions of the components: