5.1.1.1 Switching power on and off

To save battery power and for safety reasons, always switch the power off when you leave your boat unattended and switch the power on when you return.

About this task

Risk of electric shock.

Do not touch the batteries or electric connections.

To keep the boat afloat and for safety reasons, the priority equipment (bilge pump, fire protection and alarm equipment) keep operating even when you switch the batteries off.
  • When you leave the boat, use the on/off switches on the battery control panel to switch off power supply from the batteries to the equipment on your boat.
  • When you return to the boat, use the on/off switches on the battery control panel to switch on the power supply.