Owner`s manual

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The battery box is located near the engine under the chart table bench (quarter berth). The
explosion-proof 4-position main battery switch is located at the starboard side of the
companionway (OFF, ONE, BOTH, TWO).
The switch activates the #1 and #2 battery or both batteries will operate in parallel.
Do not turn this switch to "OFF" while the engine is running, since serious damage to the
charging system could result.
Most engine manufacturers do not recommend that batteries be changed with this switch while
the engine is running. But CS Yachts installs a splitter and therefore it is safe to switch to the
alternate battery while the engine is running.
The professional mariner battery charger is fully automatic and so when connected to a
dockside AC supply, it is quite safe to have the AC/DC converter switch on and the yacht left
unattended. Charging current is routed to the batteries through a splitter. This device acts as a
one-way gate, allowing the alternator to charge both banks of batteries, but preventing any
reverse current flow between batteries. Note that the alternator will charge both banks of
batteries irrespective of the position of the battery master switch. In other words, you can
charge the batteries with AC power even with the master switch in the "OFF" position.
9.3 Alternators
The Westerbeke engine is equipped with a standard alternator as described in the engine
manual
10. ELECTRONICS
10.1 General
Most yacht owners add various electronic equipment such as depth sounders, logs,
speedometers, all of which require through hull fittings.
Equipment such as VHF, SSB, R.D.F., wind indicators, relative wind indicators and Loran radar
usually require masthead fittings. Most problems with the instruments are caused by faulty
installation and should be done in most instances by a specialist.
10.2 Electronic Equipment
Provide separate fused circuits for each electronic piece of equipment feeding off the yacht's
12V electric system. Radios and high amperage equipment should be wired directly to the
battery and fused near the battery. All equipment should be installed according to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
10.3 Masthead Fittings
The installation for additional masthead fittings should be done according to manufacturer's
recommendations. All cables leading from the masthead should be colour coded, should come
out at the foot of the mast, and be provided with quick connectors in order to facilitate easy