Blue Sea Systems 8580 AC 13 Position [European] - Manual (Page 2)

Installation (continued)
4. Install feed circuit wires
Install the feed wires from the AC main circuit breaker panel 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 to their corresponding buses. In the case of the 24 position
panel, the black AC hot, white AC neutral and green AC safety ground
should be connected to the middle bus structure.
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
postive wire to any DC positive supply, ussually 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.
7. Testing
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Using a multimeter where the power source is connected to the
panel verify:
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.
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Turn on each branch circuit to verify power to each circuit.
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
appropriate branch cicuit breaker.
Note
This Blue Sea Systems electrical distribution panel is furnished with
15 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 15 amps of current fl owing in any one circuit. Therefore, 15 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
The Purpose of a Panel
There are fi ve purposes of a marine electrical panel:
• Power distribution
• Circuit (wire) protection
• Circuit ON/OFF switching
• Metering of voltage and amperage (In panels with meters)
• Condition Indication (circuit energized)
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.
Wiring Diagram
AC Distribution Panel
PN 8058 / PN 3058
Wiring Diagram
AC Distribution Panel
PN 8059 / PN 3059
TO DC
NEGATIVE
FROM DC
POSITIVE
FUSE
1.0 TO 2.0A
DC BACKLIGHT
BOARD
TO DC
NEGATIVE
FROM DC
POSITIVE
FUSE
1.0 TO 2.0A
DC BACKLIGHT
BOARD