Blue Sea Systems 8086 AC 3 Sources + 12 Positions/DC Main + 19 Position - Manual (Page 3)

1. Apply branch circuit labels and mount panel
Apply a label for each circuit from the label set provided. Extended
label sets are available through retail suppliers, and over 500 individual
labels are available directly from Blue Sea Systems. Please go to
www.bluesea.com to order stock or custom labels for specific applications.
Fasten the panel to the mounting surface using the panel mounting
screws provided.
2. Testing
] Reconnect the main positive cable to the battery terminals and turn
the main switch on to supply power to the panel. Turn on all branch
circuits and test the voltage at the panel. Compare this voltage to
the battery terminal voltage to determine that the voltage drop is
within 3%. With all branch circuits still on, test the voltage at one
device on each circuit to determine that there is a 3% or 10% drop
as is appropriate.
] Connect the vessel’s shore power and verify the Reverse Polarity
light is not illuminated. If the red Reverse Polarity light is on then
either the hot and ground or the hot and neutral wires have been
crossed. Starting at the panel, trace the connections back as far as
necessary to locate the error.
] Using a multimeter where the power source is connected to the panel
verify:
PN 8086 / PN 3086—120 Volt AC
a. 120 volts between hot and neutral
(nominal, this may vary depending on source voltage)
b. 120 volts between hot and ground.
c. 0 volts between neutral and ground
PN 8186 / PN 3186—230 Volt AC
a. 230 volts between hot and neutral
(nominal, this may vary depending on source voltage)
b. 230 volts between hot and ground.
c. 0 volts between neutral and ground.
] Turn on each branch circuit to verify power to each circuit.
Panel Mounting and Testing
Reference
Applicable Standards
• American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
Standards and Recommended Practices for Small Craft sections:
E-1, E-3, E-9.
• United States Coast Guard 33 CFR Sub Part 1, Electrical Systems
Useful Reference Books
• Calder, Nigel (2005). Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual
(3d ed). Camden, ME: International Marine / McGraw-Hill.
• Wing, Charlie (2006). Boatowner’s Illustrated Electrical Handbook
(2d ed). Camden, ME: International Marine / McGraw-Hill.
Other Innovative Products from Blue Sea Systems
• 360 Panel System
• Battery Management Solutions
• AC and DC circuit protection devices
• WeatherDeck waterproof circuit breaker panels
• Fuses, fuse blocks, and BusBar
• Analog and digital meters
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