Owner`s manual

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emergency starting if one of the engine batteries is dead or low.
THE BOAT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS WITH THE EMER-
GENCY PARALLEL SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION.
Make sure the Port Start, House and the Starboard Start battery switches are activated whenever the engines
are running to ensure that all 12-volt accessories will operate when they are needed. Current is supplied to
the automatic float switches for the bilge pumps, high water bilge alarm and stereo memory when the
batteries are connected and the battery switches are off. For information on battery charging using the
on-board charger, refer to Battery Charger in the AC Systems section of this chapter.
MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL
The following are descriptions of the functions controlled by the MDP breaker panel located below the helm
seat. These devices are protected by toggle breakers that are in the normally "ON" position. Should any of
the breakers trip, the breaker can be reset by moving the toggle switch off and then on again.
Electronics Main
Reserved for electronics installation. An electronics bus is located behind the helm.
Helm Main
Supplies 12-volt current to the breakers and switches for the helm and cockpit switch panels.
House Main
Supplies the 12-volt current to the breakers for the cabin equipment (electric head, macerator head and
refrigerator) and the cabin switch panels.
Electric Head (Optional)
This breaker supplies electrical current directly to the switch that controls the electric head.
DC Main Distribution Panel (MDP)