ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
E - 1
GENERAL
The drawings have been updated recently and may vary
somewhat with earlier model boats.
All electrical equipment on the Four Winns Vista models
operates on either 12 volt DC or 120 volt (220 volts on 50 When installing the battery, proceed as follows:
Hertz models) AC electrical power. Dual battery sys-
tems are optional on the 238 and 258 Vistas. It is stan- 1. Connect the red (positive) cable running from the en-
dard on the 278 model. Dockside power (including bat-
tery charger) is standard on the 258 and 278 model and
optional on the 238 model. Batteries are located in the
engine compartment.
gine starter solenoid and ship’s systems cable to
the positive (+) battery terminal. Refer to Figure E1.
2. Connect the black (negative) battery cable running
from the engine block and ship’s systems cable to
the negative (-) battery terminal.
DO NOT tamper with any electrical connection,
panel or harness, or attempt installation of any
electrical equipment unless thoroughly familiar
with the systems and are experienced in mak-
ing such installations.
When disconnecting the cables from the battery,
make sure all switches are off to prevent spark.
NOTICE
Circuit breakers are installed on the battery switch on the
DONOTdisconnectthebatterywhiletheengine
is running. Alternator and wiring damage could
result.
278
model to protect various system components. The
SHIPs SYSTEMS breaker supplies power to all DC elec-
trical components except the aft and forward bilge pump.
Additional breakers are located in the cabin and helm Monitor the battery’s condition regularly with the Voltme-
circuit breaker panels.
ter gauge in the dash. See Section E-5 and B-8e in this
manual for additional information on the Voltmeter.
On the 238 and 258 models, Four Winns is installing
automotive-typefusepanelsforcircuitprotection. Theaft
fuse panel is located on the port side of the forward en- E - 3
SINGLEENGINE-DUALBATTERYSYSTEM
ginecompartmentbulkhead. Therefrigerator,forwardand
aftbilgepump,andradioareprotectedbythisfusepanel. A battery selector switch is provided on single engine,
All helm and certain cabin equipment are protected by dual battery installations. Dual battery with switch is an
the helm fuse panel located under the dash.
option on the 238 and 258 models and is standard equip-
ment on the 278 model. The battery switch allows DC
On all Vista models, circuit breakers and fuses are la- power to be used from either one or both batteries. Refer
beled for amperage and use.
to Table I for location of the battery switch.
Table I: Battery Switch Location
E - 2
SINGLEBATTERYSYSTEM
& 258 MODELS ONLY)
MODEL
238
BATTERYSWITCHLOCATION
Inside Port Storage Tub, Cockpit
Inside Port Storage Tub, Cockpit
Port Rear Cockpit
(238
A single battery is provided as standard equipment (12
volt DC) on the 238 and 258 Vistas. An ON-OFF battery
switch is installed to disconnect 12 volt equipment from
the battery. Refer to the schematic in the back of the
booklabeled:
258
278
Refer to the schematics in the back of this book
labeled:
“238/258
VISTASINGLEBATTERY”.
“238/258
VISTADUALBATTERY” &
“SINGLE ENGINE-DUALBATTERY278 VISTA”.
Vista Owners Manual
10/93
Section E
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