When installing dual batteries, proceed as follows:
to the “OFF” position when the boat is removed from the
water.
1.
Connect each of the red battery cables leading from
the battery selector switch to the positive (+) termi-
nal on each of the two batteries.
NOTICE
DO NOT turn the battery selector switch to the
“OFF” position while the engine is running. Al-
ternator and wiring damage could result.
RED BATTERY CABLE
ENGINE
AUTU
BILGE
SWITCH
“1” - Turning the switch to position “1” will use battery #1
to power the engine and 12 volt equipment. Battery #2
will be isolated and remain in reserve. Only battery #1
will be charged by the alternator.
7A
STARTER
SOLENOID
RED
BATTERY
CABLE
“2” - Turning the switch to position “2” will use battery #2
to power the engine and 12 volt equipment. Battery #1
is isolated and remains in reserve. Only battery #2 will
be charged by the alternator.
BLACK
BATTERY
CABLE
“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.
However, the batteries will charge at a slower rate com-
pared to setting the switch in the other positions.
BLACK BATTERY CABLE
Figure H2: Single Engine-Dual Battery Installation
NOTICE
Be sure both cables are installed on the posi-
tive (+) battery terminals.
The use of one battery at a time is recommended. Posi-
tion the battery selector switch to either the #1 or #2
position.
2.
Connect the black battery cable to the port negative
(-)
other black battery cable to the starboard negative Under normal conditions, avoid using the “BOTH” posi-
battery terminal (see Section H-2). Connect the
(-) battery terminal.
tion. Use the “BOTH” position only when a single bat-
tery is not capable of starting the engine.
Four Winns recommends alternating between batteries
during boating. Depending upon boating use, this may
increase battery longevity. Use battery #1 for the first
day of a cruise and switch to battery #2 on the second
day.
When disconnecting the cables from the bat-
tery, make sure all switches are off and discon-
nect the black negative cable(s) first to prevent
spark.
C. Battery Switch Operation - (Specific Models Only)
Position the battery selector switch to the battery that
has sufficient power to start the engine (normally posi-
Dual batteries with a selector switch is optional on cer- tion “1”). After the engine is running, turn the battery
tain models only. Power to the engine and all 12 volt selector switch to the battery that has the lowest charge.
electrical equipment with the exception of the automatic This will allow the alternator to charge the low battery.
bilge pump is controlled by the battery selector switch. Utilizing the battery selector switch in this manner (in-
See Figure H2.
stead of using the “BOTH” position) will supply a greater
charge to the battery.
Dual battery selector switch positions:
FOR EXAMPLE: If battery #1 is fully charged and bat-
“OFF” - With the battery selector switch in the “OFF” tery #2 is in need of a charge, use battery #1 to start the
position, all 12 volt power to the boat is shut off com- engine. After the engine is running and warmed-up, turn
pletely except to the automatic bilge pump. A separate the battery selector switch to the #2 position. This will
fuse is provided on the battery switch panel for the auto- permit the alternator to charge the low, #2 battery.
maticbilgepump. Alwaysturnthebatteryselectorswitch
Freedom™/Horizon™ Owner’s Manual
Section H
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