Blue Sea Systems 8564 AC Main + 14 Positions [European] - Manual

Marine Electrical Products
PN 8127/ PN 3127/ PN 8129/ PN 3129/ PN 8563/ PN 3563
PN 8564/ PN 3564/ PN 8585/ PN 3585/ PN 8565/ PN 3565
Panel Specifi cations
Material: 0.125” 5052-H32 Aluminum Alloy
Primary Finish: Chemical Treatment per Mil Spec C-5541C
Final Panel Finish: Graphite color 2 part textured Polyurethane
Circuit Breakers: 16 amp Double Pole and 8 amp Single Pole AC/DC
Magnetic Breakers 65VDC/277VAC maximum
Amperage Rating: Panel is rated for 16 amps service. Panel main bus
is rated for 100 amps service.
Voltage Rating: Panel is rated for 230 volts AC and are so marked in
order to comply with ABYC standards
PN Inches Millimeters
Overall Dimensions: 8585/3585 5-1/4 x 11-1/4 133.4 x 285.8
8127/3127 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 133.4 x 190.5
8564/3564 10-1/2 x 7-1/2 266.7 x 190.5
8129/3129 5-1/4 x 3-3/4 133.4 x 95.3
8563/3563 14-3/4 x 4-1/2 374.7 x 114.3
8565/3565 14-3/4 x 7-1/2 374.7 x 190.5
Mounting Centers: 8585/3585 4-7/16 x 10-7/16 112.7 x 265.1
8127/3127 4-7/16 x 6-11/16 112.7 x 169.9
8564/3564 9-11/16 x 6-11/16 246.1 x 169.9
8129/3129 4-7/16 x 2-15/16 112.7 x 74.6
8563/3563 13-29/32 x 3-11/16 354.0 x 93.7
8565/3563 13-29/32 x 6-11/16 354.0 x 169.9
Standards: This panel, when properly installed, complies with all
applicable
Standards and Recommended Practices
of the American Boat and Yacht Council as well as
United States Coast Guard 33 CFR Sub Part 1.
Blue Sea Systems Inc. Phone (360) 738-8230
425 Sequoia Drive Fax (360) 734-4195
Bellingham, WA 98226 USA E-mail [email protected]
www.bluesea.com Document 9711 Rev.H
WARNING
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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 strongly recommend that an
electrical professional be retained to make the installation.
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If either the panel front or back is to be exposed to water it must be
protected with a waterproof shield.
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The panels must not be installed in explosive environments such as
gasoline engine rooms or battery compartments as the circuit breakers
are not ignition proof.
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The vessel’s shore power cord must be disconnected form shoreside
power before installing this electrical panel.
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If an inverter is installed on the vessel its power leads must be
disconnected at the battery before the panel installation. Be aware that
many inverters have a “sleep mode” in which their voltage potential
may not be detectable with measuring equipment.
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If an AC Generator is installed aboard it must be stopped and rendered
inoperable before the panel is installed.
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Verify that no other AC source is connected to the vessel’s wiring
before the panel is installed.
Guarantee
Any Blue Sea Systems product with which a customer is not satisfi ed
may be returned for a refund or replacement at any time.
Installation
1. Disconnect all AC and DC power
Disconnect all AC power originating on or off the vessel. This includes
inverters, generators, shore power attachments and any other device
capable of supplying AC power to the ship’s circuits.
Disconnect the main positive DC cable from all batteries to eliminate
the possibility of a short circuit and to disable the inverter while
installing the distribution panel.
2. Select mounting location and cut opening
If this panel is to serve as your main shore power disconnect circuit
breaker, select a location which is not more then 10 feet from the shore
power inlet or the electrical attachment point of a permanently installed
shore power cord as measured along the conductors of the feed wires.
If it is more then 10 feet additional fuses or circuit breakers must be
installed within 10 feet of the shore power inlet.
Select a mounting location which is protected from water on the panel
front and back and is not in an area where fl ammable vapors from
propane, gasoline or lead acid batteries accumulate. The circuit
breakers used in marine electrical panels are not ignition protected and
may ignite such vapors.
Using the panel template provided, make a cut out in the mounting
surface where the distribution panel is to be mounted. Do not yet
fasten the panel to the mounting surface.
3. Install branch circuit wires
Determine the proper wire size for each branch circuit using the chart
AC Main Power Distribution Panels
below. Verify that the standard 8 amp circuit breakers installed in the
panel are correct for each branch circuit. Remove and replace any that
are incorrectly sized. The circuit breaker must have a rating less than
the allowable amperage of the wire, yet greater than the circuit’s
continuous current.
Connect each branch circuit hot (black) to the appropriate load terminal.
Connect each branch circuit neutral (white) to one of the screws on the
neutral bus. Connect each branch safety ground wire (green) to one of
the screws of the safety ground bus.
Do not confuse the neutral current carrying wires (sometimes called
ground) with the green normally non-current carrying wires (sometimes
called grounding). These two wires must be connected only at the
source of power, nowhere else.
Wire sizing chart
Use the wire sizing chart below to determine the minimum branch and
feed circuit wire sizes.
Note: This chart assumes wire with 105° C insulation rating
and no more than 2 conductors are bundled.
Not suitable for sizing flexible shore power cords.