Quicksilver 855WE User Manual

Quicksilver 855WE — Electrical Systems
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1. DC Electrical System
The standard DC electrical system is powered by two baeries, while the twin engine opon consists
of three. These baeries are kept charged by the engine driven alternator or by the baery charger
when connected to AC power. The baery voltage is indicated by the voltmeter screen located on the
SmartCra
TM
tachometer, or on the oponal GPS with Vessel Link.
2. Baeries
Quicksilver® recommends AGM type starng or a deep cycle baery for you boat. The baery must
meet the minimum capacity required by the engine manufacturer. Refer to your engine owner’s
manual for exact baery requirements.
To remove the baery cables:
1. Turn o all items drawing power from the baery.
2. Turn the baery switches to the OFF posion.
3. Remove the negave cable rst, then the posive cable.
To replace the cables, install the posive cable rst, then the negave cable.
3. Baery Boxes
The baeries are located in the a bilge and can be accessed through the cockpit oor storage hatch.
They can be installed or removed by loosening the strap and removing the lid on the baery box. The
baeries should always be installed and secured within the baery boxes on your boat. This will
ensure that the baery will not move around while the boat is underway.
4. Baery Selector Switches
Your vessel is equipped with baery switches to control the delivery of DC power from the baeries.
The baery switches are located on the starboard side of the cockpit behind an access door. The
number of engines and opons on your boat determines the number and type of baery switches.
Never use an open ame in the baery storage area. Avoid
striking sparks in the baery area.
Always disconnect the baery before doing any work on the
electrical system. Never turn o the baery switches or
disconnect the baery cables while the engines are running.
The bilge pumps sll draw power from the baeries, even if
the switches are set to OFF. This is especially important for
the bilge pumps, so that they can operate anyme excess
uid accumulates in the bilge, which can occur when the
boat is docked and unaended.
Never work on the electrical system while the system is
energized. Never leave the cra unaended with the
electrical system energized.
Single Engine Boat
On a single engine installaon, there is one baery switch that controls two baery banks. When you
turn the baery switch counterclockwise 90 degrees from the o posion, power is provided to the
enre boat by baery #1. When you rotate the baery switch clockwise 90 degrees from the o
posion, power is provided to the enre boat by baery #2. Rotang the baery switch clockwise 180
degrees from the o posion allows you to combine the baeries together providing power to the
enre boat.

Quicksilver 855WE Specifications

General

Brand	Quicksilver
Model	855WE
Category	Boat
Language	English