Blue Sea Systems 8505 AC Main + 3 Positions [European] - Manual

8405/3405/8406/3406/8407/3407/8472/3472/8487/3487
8505/3505/8506/3506/8507/3507/8572/3572/8587/3587
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
Amperage Rating: All components are sized for 100 Amps of continuous
current
Voltage Rating: See Panel Features
Meter: AC Digital Multimeter with Alarm PN 8247
PN Inches Millimeters
Overall 8405/3405/8505/3505 5-1/4 x 7-1/2 133.40 x 190.50
Dimensions: 8406/3406/8506/3506 5-1/4 x 11-1/4 133.40 x 285.80
8407/3407/8507/3507 10-1/2 x 7-1/2 266.70 x 190.50
8472/3472/8572/3572 14-3/4 x 7-1/2 374.65 x 190.50
8487/3487/8587/3587 14-3/4 x 11-1/4 374.65 x 285.75
Mounting 8405/3405/8505/3505 4-7/16 x 6-11/16 112.70 x 169.90
Centers: 8406/3406/8506/3506 4-7/16 x 10-7/16 112.70 x 265.10
8407/3407/8507/3507 9-11/16 x 6-11/16 246.10 x 169.90
8472/3472/8572/3572 13-15/16 x 6-11/16 354.00 x 169.90
8487/3487/8587/3587 13-15/16 x 10-7/16 354.00 x 265.10
Panel Features
PN 8405/3405/8406/3406/8407/3407/8472/3472/8487/3487-120 Volts AC
• One double-pole 30 Ampere AC main circuit breaker
• 15 Ampere branch circuit breakers installed
PN 8505/3505/8506/3506/8507/3507/8572/3572/8587/3587-230 Volts AC
• One double-pole 16 Ampere AC main circuit breaker
• 8 Ampere branch circuit breakers installed
Marine Electrical Products
AC Main Power Distribution Panel
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 9130 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 vessels’ 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. Reference Blue
Sea Systems’ Digital Meter installation manual for specifi c meter
warranty information.
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.
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
below. Verify that the standard 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.
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.
Wire sizing chart
Use the wire sizing chart below to determine the minimum branch
and feed circuit wire sizes.
Allowable Amperage of Conductors
Note: This chart assumes wire with 105° C insulation rating
and no more than 2 conductors are bundled.
Not suitable for sizing fl exible shore power cords.