Blue Sea Systems 8498 AC 3 Sources - Horizontal - Manual

Marine Electrical Products
AC Source Selection Panel
PN 8498 / PN 3498 / PN 8598 / PN 3598
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: PN 8498 / PN 3498 is rated for 30/50 amp service
PN 8598 / PN 3598 is rated for 16/32 amp service
Voltage Rating: PN 8498 / PN 3498 120 Volts AC
PN 8598 / PN 3598 230 Volts AC
Inches Millimeters
Overall Dimensions: 10-1/2 x 4-1/2 266.7 x 114.3
Mounting Centers: 9-11/16 x 3-11/16 246.10 x 93.70
Panel Features
PN 8498 / PN 3498 / PN 8598 / PN 3598
• 2 seperate AC load groups with transfer switch to combine into one
load group
PN 8498 / PN 3498
• Three double pole 30 Ampere AC main circuit breakers and one double
pole 50 Ampere AC main circuit breaker with lockout slides
PN 8598 / PN 3598
• Three double pole 16 Ampere AC main circuit breakers and one double
pole 32 Ampere AC main circuit breaker with lockout slides
Document 6348 Rev.C
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 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 satisfi ed
may be returned for a refund or replacement at any time
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
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 install-
ing 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 break-
ers 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 sur-
face where the distribution panel is to be mounted. Do not yet fasten
the panel to the mounting surface.
3. Install feed circuit wires, sources 1, 2, and 3
Install the feed wires from AC sources 1, 2, and 3. Refer 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 illustra-
tion.
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.
Note: This chart assumes wire with 105° C insulation rating
and no more than 2 conductors are bundled.
Not suitable for sizing flexible shore power cords.
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