Blue Sea Systems 8005 DC Analog Ammeter - 0 to 25A with Shunt - Manual

0-15
Amperes PN 8038
0-25
Amperes PN 8005
Meter Speci
fi cations
Input V
oltage:
8 V
olts DC to 16 V
olts DC
Amperage Draw:
1 Milliamp at full scale
Display: Analog
scale
Accuracy:
3% of scale range
PN
Inches
Millimeters
Face Width:
8038
2
50.80
8005
2-1/2
63.50
Mounting Hole:
8038
1-1/2
38.10
8005
1-7/8
47.60
Guarantee
Any Blue Sea Systems product with which a customer is not satis
fi ed may be returned
for a refund or replacement at any time.
W
arning It is not possible within the scope of these instructions to fully acquaint the installer with all the knowledge of electrical systems that may be necessary to correctly install this product. If the installer is not knowledgeable in electrical systems we recommend that an electrical professional be retained to make the installation.
1.
Disconnect all
AC and DC power
Before starting, disconnect the main positive cable from all batteries to eliminate the possibility of a short circuit while installing the meter
. Also disconnect the
AC
shore power cord from the boat to eliminate the possibility of electrocution from
AC
wiring near the DC ammeter
.
2.
Select mounting location Select a mounting location which is protected from water on the meter front and back and is not in an area where
fl ammable
vapors from propane, gasoline or lead acid batteries accumulate.
The meter is not
ignition protected and may ignite such vapors.
There are two mounting methods
for the 8038 and 8005 ammeters, surface mount or panel mount.
Analog DC
Ammeter
Surface Mount:
Drill
fi ve clearance holes a shown below
. The part number of the meter will
determine the size and location of the clearance holes. Use the nuts and washers supplied in the accessory package to secure the four mounting studs to the mounting surface.
This method will
work on mounting surfaces up to 5/8” thick.
PN 8038
PN 8005
Panel Mount:
For thicker mounting surfaces, the meter can be mounted into a 0.125” thick
panel. Blue Sea Systems of
fers meter mounting panels for our standard size meters only
. For
part number 8005 use part number 8013 to mount a single meter or part number 8014 to mount two meters. Marine Electrical
Prod
ucts
(
Installation
(continued)
Installation
Blue Sea Systems Inc.
425 Sequoia Drive Bellingham, W
A 98226 USA
Phone (360) 738-8230 Fax (360) 734-4195
E-mail conduct @ bluesea.com
www
.bluesea.com
Document 9289 Rev
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0-15
Amperes PN 8038
0-25
Amperes PN 8005
Meter Speci
fi cations
Input V
oltage:
8 V
olts DC to 16 V
olts DC
Amperage Draw:
1 Milliamp at full scale
Display: Analog
scale
Accuracy:
3% of scale range
PN
Inches
Millimeters
Face Width:
8038
2
50.80
8005
2-1/2
63.50
Mounting Hole:
8038
1-1/2
38.10
8005
1-7/8
47.60
Guarantee
Any Blue Sea Systems product with which a customer is not satis
fi ed may be returned
for a refund or replacement at any time.
W
arning It is not possible within the scope of these instructions to fully acquaint the installer with all the knowledge of electrical systems that may be necessary to correctly install this product. If the installer is not knowledgeable in electrical systems we recommend that an electrical professional be retained to make the installation.
1.
Disconnect all
AC and DC power
Before starting, disconnect the main positive cable from all batteries to eliminate the possibility of a short circuit while installing the meter
. Also disconnect the
AC
shore power cord from the boat to eliminate the possibility of electrocution from
AC
wiring near the DC ammeter
.
2.
Select mounting location Select a mounting location which is protected from water on the meter front and back and is not in an area where
fl ammable
vapors from propane, gasoline or lead acid batteries accumulate.
The meter is not
ignition protected and may ignite such vapors.
There are two mounting methods
for the 8038 and 8005 ammeters, surface mount or panel mount.
Analog DC
Ammeter
Surface Mount:
Drill
fi ve clearance holes a shown below
. The part number of the meter will
determine the size and location of the clearance holes. Use the nuts and washers supplied in the accessory package to secure the four mounting studs to the mounting surface.
This method will
work on mounting surfaces up to 5/8” thick.
PN 8038
PN 8005
Panel Mount:
For thicker mounting surfaces, the meter can be mounted into a 0.125” thick
panel. Blue Sea Systems of
fers meter mounting panels for our standard size meters only
. For
part number 8005 use part number 8013 to mount a single meter or part number 8014 to mount two meters. Marine Electrical
Prod
ucts
(
Installation
(continued)
Installation
Blue Sea Systems Inc.
425 Sequoia Drive Bellingham, W
A 98226 USA
Phone (360) 738-8230 Fax (360) 734-4195
E-mail conduct @ bluesea.com
www
.bluesea.com
Document 9289 Rev
.D