Blue Sea Systems 8499 AC 2 Sources + 4 Positions - Manual

Panel Specifications
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: Panel Buses are sized for 100 Amperes of continuous
current.
Voltage Rating: See panel features
Inches Millimeters PN
Panel Depth: 2 ½ (63.5)
Overall 5 1/4 x 7 1/2 (133.4 x 190.5) 8467/3467/8567/3567
Dimensions: 5 1/4 x 11 1/4 (133.4 x 285.8) 8466/3466/8566/3566
10 1/2 x 7 1/2 (266.7 x 190.5) 8468/3468/8568/3568
14 3/4 x 4 1/2 (374.7 x 114.3) 8459/3459/8559/3559
14 3/4 x 7 1/2 (374.7 x 190.5) 8469/3469/8569/3569
10 1/2 x 4 1/2 (266.7 x 114.3) 8499/3499/8599/3599
Mounting 4 7/16 x 6 11/16 (112.7 x 169.9) 8467/3467/8567/3567
Centers: 4 7/16 x 10 7/16 (112.7 x 256.1) 8466/3466/8566/3566
9 11/16 x 6 11/16 (246.1 x 169.9) 8468/3468/8568/3568
13 15/16 x 3 11/16 (354.0 x 93.7) 8459/3459/8559/3559
13 15/16 x 6 11/16 (354.0 x 169.9) 8469/3469/8569/3569
9 11/16 x 3 11/16
(246.1 x 93.7) 8499/3499/8599/3599
Panel Features
PN 8459/ PN 8466/ PN 8467/ PN 8468/ PN 8469/ PN 8499-120 Volt AC
PN 3459/ PN 3466/ PN 3467/ PN 3468/ PN 3469/ PN 3499-120 Volt AC
l Two double-pole 30 Ampere AC main circuit breakers
l 15 Ampere branch circuit breakers installed
PN 8559/ PN 8566/ PN 8567/ PN 8568/ PN 8569/ PN 8599-230 Volt AC
PN 3559/ PN 3566/ PN 3567/ PN 3568/ PN 3569/ PN 3599-230 Volt AC
l Two double-pole 16 Ampere AC main circuit breakers
l 8 Ampere B-Series branch circuit breakers installed
Marine Electrical Products
AC Main Source Selector Panel
PN 8459/PN 3459/PN 8466/PN 3466/PN 8467/PN 3467/PN 8468/PN 3468
PN 8469/PN 3469/PN 8499/PN 3499/PN 8559/PN 3559/PN 8566/PN 3566
PN 8567/PN 3567/PN 8568/PN 3568/PN 8569/PN 3569/PN 8599/PN 3599
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 flammable 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.
Wire sizing chart
Use the wire sizing chart below to determine the minimum branch and
feed circuit wire sizes.
Installation
Outside
Engine Spaces
25.0
35.0
45.0
60.0
120.0
160.0
210.0
80.0
Inside
Engine Spaces
21.3
29.8
38.3
51.0
102.0
136.0
178.5
68.0
Allowable Amperage of Conductors
For wire with 105°C insulation rating
and no more than 2 conductors are bundled.
Not suitable for sizing flexible shore power cords.
Wire Size
(AWG)
16
14
12
10
6
4
2
8
Note:
Document 6611 Rev.C
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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
gas 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 satisfied
may be returned for a refund or replacement at any time.
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.
Blue Sea Systems Inc.
425 Sequoia Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226 USA Phone (360) 738-8230
Fax (360) 734-4195
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www.bluesea.com
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