User Manual

CAUTIONS
]If you are not knowledgeable about electrical systems, consult an
electrical professional to install this panel.
]This panel is not waterproof. Do not install panel in a location where it is
exposed to water.
]Somestockpanelsarenotignitionprotected.SuchpanelsmustNOTbe
installed in an explosive environment including gasoline engine rooms or
battery compartments. Check to see if your panel is ignition protected.
]If an inverter is installed on the vessel, its power leads must be
disconnected at the battery before the panel is installed. Many inverters
have a “sleep mode” in which their voltage potential may not be
detectable with measuring equipment.
]If an AC generator is installed on the vessel, it must be stopped and
rendered inoperable before the panel is installed.
]VerifythatnootherDCandACsourcesareconnectedtothevessel’s
wiring before installing the panel.
]ForAC/DCcombinationpanels,ABYCcompliancerequiresthatwhen
the panel is open, there can be no access to energized AC parts without
 theuseoftools(ABYCE11.11.1.1).Tocomply,InsulatingRearCovers
 shouldbeinstalledoverACcircuitry.USCGcompliancerequiresthatDC
circuitry not protected by a fuse or circuit breaker must have a boot, or an
 insulatingrearcover(CodeofFederalRegulations183.445)
]USCGcompliancerequiresthatDCcircuitry,notprotectedbyafuseor
circuit breaker, must have a boot or an insulating rear cover (Code of
 FederalRegulations183.445)
RESOURCE DOCUMENTS
Foradditionalinformationaboutinstallingpowerdistributionpanels,referto
resource documents available at www.bluesea.com.
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