WARNING
Marine Electrical Products
120V AC ELCI Main panels
PN 8100 / PN 8101 / PN 8102
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.
Specifications
Material:
Primary Finish:
0.125" 5052-H32 Aluminum Alloy
If either the panel front or back is to be exposed to water it must be
protected with a waterproof shield.
Chemical Treatment per Mil Spec C-5541C
Final Panel Finish: Graphite color 2 part textured Polyurethane
The panels must not be installed in explosive environments such as
gasoline engine rooms or battery compartments as the circuit breakers
are not ignition proof.
Circuit Breakers:
30A Main with 30mA trip ELCI, and (if equipped),
15A single pole AC/DC Circuit Breaker
Amperage Rating:
Voltage Rating:
Panel is rated for 30 amps service.
Panels are rated for 120 volts AC and are so marked
in order to comply with ABYC standards
The vessel’s shore power cord must be disconnected form shoreside
power before installing this electrical panel.
PN
Inches
Millimeters
133.4 × 190.5
133.4 × 95.3
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.
Overall Dimensions: 8101/8102 5-1/4 × 7-1/2
8100
5-1/4 × 3-3/4
Applicable Standards
If an AC Generator is installed aboard it must be stopped and rendered
inoperable before the panel is installed.
• American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards and recommended
Practices for Small Crafts sections: E-11, AC and DC Electrical Systems
on Boats.
Verify that no other AC source is connected to the vessel’s wiring
before the panel is installed.
• United States Coast Guard Code of Federal Regulations 33, Part 183,
Subpart I, Electrical Systems on Boats.
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Installation
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.
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.
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.
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
Wire sizing chart
Use the wire sizing chart below to determine the minimum
branch circuit wire sizes.
This panel is to serve as your main shore power disconnect circuit
breaker. Select a location which is not more than 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 than 10 feet additional fuses or circuit breakers
must be installed within 10 feet of the shore power inlet.
ABYC E-11 Table VI-B 105˚ C ( 221˚ F) Wire
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 this marine electrical panel are not ignition protected
and may ignite such vapors.
17.5
24.5
11.9
20.8
31.5
42.0
26.8
35.7
56
84
47.6
71.4
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.
112
126
95.2
107.1
Note: This chart assumes wire with 105° C (221° F) insulation
rating and no more than 3 conductors are bundled.
Not suitable for sizing flexible shore power cords.
3. Install branch circuit wires
Determine the proper wire size for each branch circuit using the wire
sizing chart . Verify that the standard 15 amp 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.
Blue Sea Systems recommends that the feeder wires from the
power inlet to the panel should be 10 AWG for 30A systems and
6 AWG for 50A systems.
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