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378
B. Operation
3. Starboard Engine Battery Switch:
Power to the engines and all 12 volt electrical equipment “ON” - Turning the switch to position “ON” will use the
is controlled at the battery selector panel. On the 378 stbd engine battery to power the stbd engine and 12 volt
Vista™ model, separate breakers are provided on the engine related equipment. The ships system batteries
battery selector switch panel to protect the windlass, for- will not be used for any engine or engine related equip-
ward and aft bilge pump, battery charger outputs, and ment with only one exception - an emergency start situ-
ship systems.
ation. The ships system battery will power all other 12V
equipment on the boat. The isolator will allow the en-
gine alternator to fully charge all four batteries. “ON” is
the recommended switch position for normal boat op-
eration.
1. Battery Selector Switch
The battery selector switch positions for the 378 Vista™
are as follows:
4.
Emergency Start Procedures
“OFF” - With the battery selector switches in the “OFF”
position and the “SHIPS SYSTEMS” circuit breaker in If one of the designated engine batteries fails to start its
the “off” position, all 12 volt power to the boat is shut off respective engine, place the “EMERGENCY START”
except to the automatic bilge pumps. Always turn the switch to the “ON” position and attempt to start the en-
battery selector switch to the “OFF” position when the gine. See the electrical schematic titled “378 Vista™
boat is unattended for an extended period.
Battery Switch Panel Assembly” at the end of this
manual. Current is drawn from the other batteries to
start the engine. Once engine has been started return
the battery selector switch to the “ON” position. Once
back at port, be sure to have the failed engine battery
checked out for possible service or replacement.
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 positions.
C. Battery Charger
Thebatterychargerisstandardequipment and is located
in engine compartment on the port side. The batteries
will be charged by the battery charger when the boat is
connected to dockside power.
NOTICE
DO NOT turn the battery selector switch to the
“
running. Alternator and wiring damage could re-
sult.
OFF” position whileits corresponding engine is
Additionalinformationonthebatterychargercanbefound
in Section H-6B - 120 VoltAC Equipment in this manual
and refer to the manufacturer’s literature included with
the owner’s packet.
2.
Port Engine Battery Switch:
“
ON” - Turning the switch to position “ON” will use the H - 3
VOLTMETER
port engine battery to power the port engine and 12 volt
engine related equipment. The ships system battery On the 378 Vista™, two voltmeters are installed in the
will not be used for any engine or engine related equip- dash panel to monitor the condition of the batteries when
ment with only one exception - an emergency start situ- the ignition is on. When the voltage is checked during
ation. The ships system battery will power all other 12V engine or battery charger operation, the voltage of the
equipment on the boat. The isolator will allow the en- respective battery will be indicated on the voltmeter. It is
gine alternator to fully charge all four batteries. “ON” is common to have a 12-14 volt reading when the engines
the recommended switch position for normal boat op- are running. It should be noted that located in the cabin
eration.
panel are voltmeters which monitor the “SHIPS SYS-
TEMS” voltage. Additionalinformationonvoltmetersmay
be found in the engine owner's manual.
378 Vista™ Owner’s Manual
Section H
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