Blue Sea Systems 8177 AC Main [European] User Manual
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4. Apply circuit labels and mount panel
Apply a label for the circuit from the 10 basic labels provided. If the
appropriate label is not included individual labels are available from
Blue Sea Systems for specifi c applications. Refer to the label order
form included with the panel for a complete listing of individual labels.
Fasten the panel to the mounting surface using the panel mounting
screws supplied with the panel.
5. 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:
PN 8077 / 3077 / 8079 / 3079-120 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 8177 / 3177 / 8179 / 3179-230 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 neural and ground.
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Turn on each branch circuit to verify power to each circuit.
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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.
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.
Wiring Diagram
AC Main Panel
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