Blue Sea Systems 8564 AC Main + 14 Positions [European] - Manual (Page 2)

4. Install feed circuit wires
Install the feed wires from the shore power inlet or other AC source,
referring to the wire sizing chart to select the correct wire size. Connect
the black AC hot, white AC neutral and green AC safety ground as
shown in the illustration.
If the feed wires are from the shore power inlet or the electrical
attachment point of a permanently installed shore power cord and the
inlet or attachment point is more then 10 feet from this panel, an
additional fuses or circuit breakers must be installed within 10 feet of
the shore power inlet. The measurement is made along the
conductors.
5. Installation of Backlight System
The backlight board is a DC device. When installing it in an AC panel
both wire leads must be connected to an appropriate DC source and
ground.
Connect the yellow negative wire to a DC ground. Connect the red
positive wire to any DC positive supply, usually a switch that controls
the vessel’s other nighttime illumination.
6. Apply branch circuit labels and mount panel
Apply a label for each of the branch circuits from the 30 basic labels
provided. If the appropriate label is not included, the Extended Label
Set of 120 labels may be ordered from your marine supplier (PN 8067).
Individual labels are also available from Blue Sea Systems for specifi c
applications. Refer to the label order form for a complete listing of
individual labels.
Fasten the panel to the mounting surface using the panel mounting
screws supplied with the panel.
Wiring Diagram
AC Master Panel
PN 8127 / PN 3127
FROM DEVICE
SAFETY GROUND
FROM DEVICE
NEUTRAL
DC BACKLIGHT
BOARD
FROM DC
POSITIVE
TO DC
NEGATIVE
FUSE
1.0 TO 2.0A
AC HOT BUS
OPTIONAL
BRANCH
BRANCH
CIRCUIT
TO DEVICE
HOT
TO DEVICE
HOT
TO DEVICE
HOT
FROM
AC HOT
SOURCE
FROM AC
NEUTRAL
SOURCE
TO AC
SAFETY
GROUND
SOURCE
SHORE
POWER
INLET
ADDITIONAL BREAKER REQUIRED IF GREATER THAN 10 FEET
NEUTRAL
16A
HOT
16A
8A
8A
LED
LED
LED
A
C
SAFETY GR
OUND B
U
S
A
C
NEUTRAL B
U
S
8A
Installation (continued)
7. Testing
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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.
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Using a multimeter where the power source is connected to the
panel verify:
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.
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Turn on each branch circuit to verify power to each circuit.
8. Optional Branch LED’s
This Panel is supplied with LED’s pre-installed in all optional branch
positions. For future expansion of the panel remove the hot leg of the
LED from the AC Neutral Bus and connect it to the Load side of the
branch circuit breaker.
Note
This Blue Sea Systems electrical distribution panel is furnished with 8
amp AC/DC circuit breakers for all branch circuits. This rating was
selected to minimize the need for removing the panel’s circuit breakers
and reinstalling different size circuit breakers. It is rare to have more
than 8 amps of current fl owing in any one circuit. Therefore, 8 amp
circuit breakers will satisfy the vast majority of marine circuit protection
situations.
Related Products from Blue Sea Systems
• PanelBack Insulating Covers
• High Amperage Fuses and Circuit Breakers for positive feed wires
• High
Amperage Battery Switches
• Terminal Blocks and Common Bus Connectors
• AC Distribution Panels
• DC Distribution Panels
• AC and DC Digital and Analog Voltmeters and Ammeters
Useful Reference Books
Calder, Nigel, 1996: Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual,
2nd edition, Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, Inc.
Wing, Charlie, 1993:
Boatowner’s Illustrated Handbook of Wiring,
Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books, Inc.