except to the automatic bilge pumps. Always turn the C. Battery Charger
battery selector switch to the “OFF” position when the
boat is unattended for an extended period.
The battery charger is standard equipment on the 258
and 278 models and is optional on the 238 model. The
batteries in a dual battery system may be charged by a
battery charger/converter when the boat is connected to
docksidepower. RefertoTableIIforBatteryChargerloca-
tion.
NOTICE
Twelve volt power to the cabin panel is supplied
by the “SHIPS SYSTEMS” circuit breaker on the
battery selector panel. This must be turned on
to operate any 12 volt accessories on the cabin
panel. The bilge pumps receive power from the
ships system battery and remain on at all time
regardless of battery selector or ship systems
switch position.
Table II: Battery Charger Location
MODEL
238
BATTERYCHARGERLOCATION
Port Engine Compartment
258
Port Engine Compartment
NOTICE
278
Port Forward Storage Tub, Cockpit
DO NOT turn the battery selector switch to the
“OFF” position while the engine is running. Al-
ternator and wiring damage could result.
Additionalinformationonthebatterychargercanbefound
in Section E-8b 120 Volt AC Equipment in this manual
and refer to the manufacturer’s literature included with
this manual.
“ON” - Turning the switch to position “ON” will use battery
to power the engine and 12 volt engine related equip-
#1
ment. Battery #2 will be isolated and remain in reserve.
Only battery #1 will be charged by the alternator.
E - 4 DUAL ENGINE - DUAL BATTERYSYSTEM
(278
MODELONLY)
NOTICE
The 278 Vista may include the installation of an
isolator as an option. If installed, both batteries
will be charged at all times.
A battery selector switch is installed on dual engine, dual
battery installations. This allows DC power to be used
from either one or both batteries. Refer to the schematic
in the back of the book labeled:
“SHIPSYSTEMS”-Turningtheswitchtoposition“SHIPS
SYSTEMS” will use battery #2. Battery #1 is isolated
and remains in reserve. Only battery #2 will be charged
by the alternator.
“TWINENGINE-DUALBATTERY278VISTA”.
A. Installation
“BOTH” - With the battery selector switch in the “BOTH”
position, the batteries are connected in parallel. Both
batteries will be used by the engine and all 12 volt equip-
ment. Both batteries will be charged by the alternator.
Installation of cables is the same as the section on Single
Engine-Dual Battery System above except the ground
cables. An additional black cable is connected to the
otherengine.
The battery switch operation is very similar to the 238/
NOTICE
258
installation. However, if an isolator is installed, it will
A label detailing the battery cable connections
is installed in the engine compartment. If dis-
connecting cables for any reason, be sure to re-
fer to this label for assistance.
not be necessary to alternate between “ON” or “SHIPS
SYSTEMS” to charge the batteries. Both batteries will
be charged at the same time.
Monitor the battery condition regularly with the Voltmeter.
See Section E-5 and B-8e in this manual for additional
information.
B. Operation
Power to the engines and all 12 volt electrical equipment
is controlled at the battery selector panel. On the 278
model, separate breakers are provided on the battery se-
lector switch panel to protect the engine, windlass, for-
ward and aft bilge pump and ship systems.
Vista Owners Manual
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Section E
Page 3
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